The North Bay Heritage Gardeners
Suite 112, 245 Oak St E. P1B 8P8 North Bay, ON, Canada

Are you interested in growing some unusual plant types but are unsure where to begin? Try these 'outside the box plants' for a change in your garden this season from expert gardener Mark Cullen. https://www.nugget.ca//the-cullens-thinking-outside-the-ga

It's important to keep connected with nature, to stay active and healthy, especially during isolation. Read about what activities you can participate in during the lockdown in this article here: https://www.nugget.ca/news/important-to-stay-active-chirico

Purchase a Rain Barrel just in time for summer gardening! They save you money on your water bill while providing the plants with much needed nourishment. All proceeds going to local Rotary projects. To learn more - click on the links below! https://rainbarrel.ca/Nipissingrotary/

Did you know that May is Gifts from the Garden Month!? It gives us the chance to celebrate the act of gardening! Learn more about the "gifts" gardening grant us by clicking on the link here: https://www.americanfamilyhomesinc.com/Celebrating-Gifts-fr).

It's 'No Mow May' dubbed by the Nature Conservancy of Canada. You can help support biodiversity by allowing wildflowers to grow freely for bees and other pollinators. Until summer arrives, wildflowers are in low supply and our yards can provide a much needed source for the bees to thrive. Read more about this campaign here https://globalnews.ca//7/no-mow-may-campaign-biodiversity/

You can enjoy the beginning of spring by planting early spring-blooming flowers. Here are some great plant options to help get you started! https://northbayheritagegardeners.com//flowers-for-early-/ #NBHG #horticultural #earlyspringbloomingplants #education

Check out the great tips by Landscape Ontario on taking care of your poinsettia this season. Happy gardening! https://landscapeontario.com/home-care-tips-for-your-poinse

Have you ever wanted to enjoy the fragrance of spring bulbs during the cold winter season! Get started with these helpful tips on how to force bulbs indoors! Follow the link below: https://northbayheritagegardeners.com//forcing-bulbs-indo/

Shout out to Emily! She has been a volunteer student gardener on the Dragonflies since 2013. Thank you for all of your hard work, efforts and contributions to our organization and our community. Congratulations and great job for winning a peace medal! https://www.nugget.ca//north-bay-medal-winners-honoured-fo

Are you interested in creating you own outdoor winter garden planters or decor! Follow the link below for some great tips to get you started: https://www.localgardener.net/outdoor-planters-offer-winte/

Tips on How to Create a Pollinator Garden #nbhg #gardening http://northbayheritagegardeners.com//how-to-create-a-pol/

Do you want to preserve your own food crop, or to collect and save your own seeds? Our online educational resources will provide you with the tips you need to expand your knowledge of gardening, horticulture, and the environment. https://northbayheritagegardeners.com//online-education-r/

Our volunteers work very diligently at the waterfront gardens, and it shows by the number of bulbs planted! We appreciate their passion, commitment, and involvement maintaining and enhancing our gardens #nbhg #horticulture #gardening #communityspiritinfullbloom #waterfront

Shout out to Judy Hendry! She's been a proud member of the Heritage Gardeners and team leader of the Morning Glories in garden bed #7 for over a decade. She became the Horticultural Coordinator for HG this summer and brings with her a wealth of horticultural knowledge!

Check out Kiss the Ground a powerful Netflix documentary exploring soil regeneration and the planet-saving power of soil!! Also check out the upcoming webinar Wed, Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in honor of the UN's World Soil Day. Follow link below for details: https://www.eastendbeacon.com/drawdown-nfec-collaborate-on/

Shout to Carol Williams-Boeger. This has been her first year sitting on the Executive Commitee as the Advisor for Heritage Gardeners. Thank you for all of the wonderful insight, knowlegde and passion you bring to our organizaition.

Shout out to Bonnie! She has been a co-founder, a member, as well as 15 years as a Master Gardener for the NBHG. She is the current Design Team Chair and team leader of the Voyageurs. Thank you for all of your contributions in making the NBHG program a success!

Dec 5, 2020 is World Soil Day! Learn about the benefits and the importance of soil! * Check out the FAO website, it's full of great info: http://www.fao.org/world-soil-day/en/. *See specifically: http://www.fao.org/world-soil-day/campaign-materials/en/.... *Poster: http://www.fao.org/3/ca8251en/ca8251en.pdf. *1 hour film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntJouJhLM48 See more

North Bay’s waterfront will have an added feature come spring a new walkway, seating area and gardens to recognize diversity and inclusion #nbhg #diversity #inclusion #waterfront #community #gathering Follow the link below for more information: https://northbayheritagegardeners.com//north-bay-canada-p/

If you haven't done so already, it's time to start preparing for the winter elements! Here are some essential tips on preparing your lawn, trees and bulbs for winter: https://www.northbaynipissing.com//10239044-fertilize-you/

Thank you to Master Gardeners Lynn Farintosh and Judy Hendry for hosting the Greener Than Grass tour this month! Thank you to everyone who attended the tour and to our dedicated volunteers who maintain the beauty of the waterfront gardens. Find educational resources at https://northbayheritagegardeners.files.wordpress.com//202 #heritagegardens #gardening

Do you have an interest in garden or landscape photography? The colder months are the perfect time to do so! Follow the link for some tips to help you get startedhttps://www.northbaynipissing.com//10243161-colder-months/ #gardening #horticulture #photography #helpfultips

The Dirty Dozen team did a great job mulching their bed located next to the underpass. Thank you for all of your hard work - we appreciate it! Join the Heritage Gardeners to learn about gardening! No gardening experience necessary. #nbhg #gardening #communityspirit #northbay

Shoutout to Wanda Wallace. She has been co-chair twice and has held other positions over the past 20 years. She is currently the team leader of the Flower Power team bed #4. We are thankful for the value, dedication, and contribution she has toward the success of our mission!

An outdoor education night was held in September about reducing or eliminating grass in the garden. It was filmed by Canadore students. Here's the link to the video they created featuring Master Gardeners Lynn Farintosh and Judy Hendry sharing their tips: https://livestream.com//12/events/8055009/videos/212863807

Shout out to Lorna Jackson. She had been a dedicated member with NBHG for over 20 years on the Dragonflies Team. She also assists the Executive Director 2 hours per week in the office. Thank you for all of your contributions and hard work!

Education Sessions are ONLINE, FREE and PUBLIC! We encourage you to participate! #nbhg #gardeningeducation Follow the link below for more details: https://northbayheritagegardeners.com//2020-october-educa/

Follow the link for gardening tips that help get you prepared for the spring #gardening #horticulture #education # https://nptelegraph.com//article_460f37d6-214d-11eb-9189-a

Shout out to Hariett! She helped with the creation of the NBHG program over 23 years ago. She is the team leader of the Dirty Dozen team, an Executive Committee Member for the NBHG, and a Committee Member for our partner ‘Clean, Green, Beautiful’. All of her generous efforts show how much she truly cares about others, about our community, and about the environment. Thank you Hariett!

This past week the lovely ladies from the North Bay Horticultural Society worked very hard to bring our garden areas to life so come spring we will have beautiful blooming flowers and plants! Thank you ladies for all your hard work - we appreciate it!

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For more tips on tree planting, follow the link: https://www.nugget.ca//3c8fd05a-b8eb-4e20-a9b4-b32e74e3c425

What does diversity and inclusion mean to you? Head to the North Bay Museum to view the 'Diversity & Inclusion' art piece, created by local community members. The public was invited to paint, draw and photograph their vision on a canvas circle. The circles were sewn together into a large quilt, courtesy of Janet Comerford. Project part of Canada Place, a new gathering place to be built at the waterfront. More information can be found on the HG website and at the NB Museum. T...he canvas is set to travel around North Bay. If you would like to have the canvas displayed at your location, send us a message. #northbay #northbayontario #diversity #inclusion #community #art #gathering #waterfront #volunteer #nbhg #canvas #quilt

Planting Trees and Shrubs are a great way to enhance your local community, reduce your carbon footprint and help fight climate change! Learn how North Bay is contributing by following the link below: https://www.nugget.ca//planting-seedlings-a-teachable-mome

Great opportunity for NUSU students to gain volunteer experience, enjoy the outdoors and learn about gardening.

A special thank you to Carol-Ann for her contributions to the Fortune Tillers team. She is our volunteer boards Co-Chair, and has been a member for over 15 years. Her dedication shines through at our community waterfront. We're very fortunate for everything you do for NBHGs!

A big job accomplished! Thank you to the Flower Power team for continuing to clean up the railings along the boardwalk at the waterfront! The Heritage Gardeners are always accepting new members. No gardening experience required. Message us to see what we can offer you. #nbhg

Mulching in the Flower Power team's garden bed #4. Thank you for all of your hard work and contribution to the beautification of our waterfront gardens this season! We are always looking for volunteers to join the fun and learn about gardening. #nbhg #gardening #waterfront

Do you enjoy being outdoors and meeting new people? Appreciate a beautiful garden? Eager to learn? Join us on Thu, Sep 10 from 10 am for a garden blitz to find out if the Heritage Gardeners is right for you. Message us to join. Happy gardening! #northbay #gardening #nbhg

Want to reduce your carbon footprint and support biodiversity on your urban property? On Wed, Sep 16 at 6:30 pm, the education topic is 'Green than Grass Garden Walking Tour.' A guided tour of North Bay's west end gardens. More details at https://mailchi.mp/bdb480da5c5f/nbhgedsessionsep20

Thank you to the Warriors of Hope team for participating in the run for the cure and for enhancing the Ribbon of Hope with carnations in memory of Beryl Nickle, a founding member of the North Bay Warriors of Hope whose helping hand will always be remembered! #nbhg

It wasn't the elves! Members of the Flower Power team went above and beyond to weed the railings along the boardwalk at the Waterfront. Did you notice a difference? There's still time to join NBHG this season; just send us a message. #northbay #lakenipissing #waterfront

It's time to start preparing your garden bed for Winter! For tips on 'Putting the Garden to Bed' Follow the link below: https://northbayheritagegardeners.com//putting-the-garden/ #nbhg #education #gardeningtips

The Voyageurs team, lead by the Heritage Gardeners' design committee chair, enjoying their newly blooming garden bed. A new design was planted last year and can now be enjoyed! Join us to learn about gardening and help beautify the Waterfront. #nbhg #northbayontario #blooming

The Heritage Gardeners 2020 Fall Newsletter is now available! Follow the link below. https://mailchi.mp/99e9699d87dc/nbhgfallnewsletter2020 Sign-up at eepurl.com/uj0MH

The Dirty Dozen team has made some great progress on their garden, located next to the underpass. Send us a message to join this energetic team! No gardening experience necessary. #nbhg #heritagegardeners #northbay #gardening #horticulture #volunteer #community

Help us with the creation of the Pollinator Flowerbed. Planting begins this upcoming spring. Join us to learn about gardening and to support your community! No experience required!#nbhg #heritagegardeners #northbay #gardening #horticulture #pollinatorplants #volunteer

The Dragonflies team removed some potentilla from their garden with the help of our Horticultural Coordinator. Adding space increases air flow and allows plants to reach their full growth and design potential. The plants were all reused in other gardens. #nbhg #education

The Scree garden is inspired by the alpine landscape. Were you able to view the blooming cactus? The garden is cared for by the Thumbelina's team. Join the Heritage Gardeners today to grow your gardening knowledge. High school volunteer hours available. #nbhg #northbayontario

Spot the butterfly! The Weedeaters team care and enhance garden #38 at the Waterfront. The design goal of the garden is to mimic the waves of Lake Nipissing. A beautiful place to learn about gardening; no experience required! #nbhg #northbay #volunteer #horticulture #gardeneducation #waterfront