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October 20, 2026 A beautiful autumn morning provided the perfect setting for a productive volunteer workday at Canadensis Garden on Saturday, October 17. Six dedicated participants rolled up their sleeves to help prepare the garden for the colder months ahead. Working together, the team planted six elm trees, wrapped approximately eight young pine trees with … Volunteers Help Prepare Canadensis Garden for Winter

Ottawa Lookout recently visited Canadensis Garden for an in-depth look at the long history – and future vision – of creating a botanical garden at the Central Experimental Farm. Reporter Charlie Senack spoke with Canadensis Chair Gérard Lajeunesse about the vision for up to 34 acres devoted to Canadian plants, landscapes, horticulture, education, art and … Canadensis Garden featured in Ottawa Lookout

On a rainy August morning, Canadensis had the opportunity to visit the gardens at Ambleside 2 and see firsthand what this community has created together. Canadensis Chair Gerry Lajeunesse visited with Norma Lamont, a former Canadensis Board member and current CBGS member, and Jim Young, who shared his knowledge of the gardens and introduced us to the work … Growing Together at Ambleside 2

Dear Members, Colleagues, and Friends, Algonquin College has announced that its Board of Governors will postpone the planned February decision on proposed program suspensions – including the Horticultural Industries program and the Apprenticeships in Horticulture Techniques – following the Province of Ontario’s move to lift the post-secondary tuition freeze and provide additional sector funding. College leadership has indicated that a full … UPDATE: A Call to Support Horticultural Education at Algonquin College – Program Review POSTPONED

Canadensis Botanical Garden Society team in action. 🌿 We spent the day together in a focused planning workshop, working through priorities, next steps, and the path forward for Canadensis. With Adrian Horwood guiding the conversation, we explored ideas around growth, communications, and how to keep building momentum behind the vision for a national botanical garden … Canadensis Strategic Planning Workshop

by Gilles Vincent M.C., C.Q. | Member of the Canadensis Botanical Garden Society There is no doubt that Ginkgo biloba, commonly known as “Maidenhair tree”, is the most fascinating tree in the plant world! Whether by its origin, its history, its long relationship with humans, its taxonomic status, the unique shape of its leaves or even … Ginkgo biloba, a remarkable tree for several reasons!

Having a botanical garden in your city can offer a wide range of benefits to both residents and visitors. Here are some of the advantages: Educational Opportunities: Botanical gardens provide educational resources about plant diversity, conservation, and horticulture. They often host workshops, lectures, and guided tours, which can help people learn about the natural world … Benefits of Botanical Gardens – an Overview

Never too late to learn about plants! In a world that constantly evolves, where the beauty of nature intertwines with our daily lives, there exists a profound connection between humanity and the plant kingdom. The realization that it is never too late to learn about plants unveils an enriching journey of discovery, fostering a deeper … Never too late to learn about plants!

In mature forests, the towering trees attract most of the attention, but, sometimes, the less dominant plants also have interesting stories to tell. Dwelling in the shady understory of eastern North American forests is a prostrate, spreading shrub with national botanical significance in Canada because of its crucial role in human medicine. The Canada yew, Taxus … Plants of National Botanical Significance: Thank Yew! A Cancer-fighter from the Forest Floor

The Canada goldenrod is scientifically known as Solidago canadensis. Other common names of the flower are Giant Goldenrod, Tall Goldenrod, and Rough. The plant has a bad reputation for causing allergy symptoms during the summer. However, the culprit for hay fever is wind-pollinated plants, which this goldenrod is not. The bountiful swarm of insects found … Canada Goldenrod: Much Maligned and Misjudged