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Love Is in the Air: Calliope women’s choir welcomes spring

Calliope Women’s Choir returns to St. Andrew’s...

55+ Expo, June 4

There’s something for everyone at the 55+...

Popup LITT class, June 17

LIIT class stands for Low-Impact Interval Training. It’s a...

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Help Our Railway Garden Grow 

Do you have sun-loving, hardy plants looking for a new home? Extra mulch or river rock from a recent project? We would be so grateful for your donation. We’re creating...

They Paved Paradise

Gardeners in Carleton Place urgently need your help. The community garden on Townline Road in Carleton Place has been located on land owned by the Catholic School Board of...

Plant sale at the Library, September 20

Almonte & District Horticultural Society Fall Plant Sale Saturday, September 20, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Located at the Library Gardens (behind the library) 155 High St. Almonte A native plant...

Yard of the Week – June 22, 2015

Only a small part of the amazing shade garden of Barbara Cavanagh is visible from the highway at 3941 County Road 29 but it...

Gardening in Almonte: A bountiful beautiful berm

by David Hinks The berm that was created in the Augusta Park garden the end of May is now fully planted with over 40 shrubs...

Yard of the Week – June 15, 2015

This charming country home with a peaked roof and red door at 1808 Ramsay Concession 12 belongs to Theresa Little.  It’s accented with wrought...

Grant cheque from CST-Ultramar put to good use in Augusta Park

On a sunny, dry Saturday, June 13th, in Almonte, Augusta St. Park was the very lucky recipient of a $5000.00 grant cheque presented by...

Gardening in Almonte: Bob and Joe get dirty!

by David Hinks Yesterday was planting day for some of the residents of the Town and Country apartments in Almonte. Over the last couple of...

Gardening in Almonte: A really big berm

A huge vote of appreciation to everyone that gave up a small part or a large part of their weekend May 30 and 31...

Gardening in Almonte: A critical path

by David Hinks May 30 - Help build a Critical Path and Berm in Augusta Park Garden! Calling at TomatoHeads and aspiring TomatoHeads! The Neighbourhood Tomato...

Gardening in Almonte: Mayor urges caution

by David Hinks What I am noticing mostly about the weather this spring is the wild swings in temperature and the paucity of precipitation. I...

Gardening in Almonte: A return to more seasonable weather

by David Hinks The weather has changed with a vengeance and we are facing over-night temperatures that can damage frost sensitive vegetables. As I mentioned...

Exciting year for Almonte and District Horticultural Society

by Janet Horton, Almonte & District Horticultural Society   The Almonte and District Horticultural Society had a lot of fun in April with some students at...

Gardening in Mississippi Mills: What will this year hold?

by David Hinks All of a sudden it’s summer – temperatures that are 5 to 10 degrees above average along with very dry conditions –...

Gardening in Mississippi Mills: A big week for the neighbourhood tomato!

Neighbourhood Tomato Work Party Wednesday April 29 The heavy lifting for the Neighbourhood Tomato will start this year on Wednesday April 29. Join us at...

Gardening in Mississippi Mills: Putting community in community gardening

by David Hinks Transplanting Workshop The fourth in a series of very successful organic vegetable growing workshops took place on Saturday. This was a hands-on transplanting...

Gardening in Mississippi Mills: What a glorious weekend!

by David Hinks There are signs of new life all about. Some plants that we grow in the vegetable garden are very hardy perennials. In...

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