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Grow your own garden with the Ottawa Public Library

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

OTTAWA– The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) will be hosting a series of online gardening programs for anyone interested in learning more about gardening. The series runs on select Wednesdays (in English) and Thursdays (inFrench)during May and June.

  • Join David Hinks, Master Gardener, for an introductory workshop on Basic Organic Gardeningon May 27 at 2pm.
  • Renée-Claude Goulet, a Science Advisor at the Canadian Agriculture Food Museum, will present The Secret Life of Soilon June 3 at 2pm.
  • Learn more about growing vegetables with Rebecca Last, Master Gardener, in 10 Easy City Veggieson June 10 at 2pm.
  • Join us in French for Introduction au jardinagewith market gardener Bee Vaillancourt on May 28 at 2 pm.
  • Get to the root of the gardening success with Renée-Claude Goulet, in French, for La vie secrète des solson June 4 at 2pm.

All of these events are free and will take place on Zoom. Registration through the OPL websiteis required.

  • Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is the largest bilingual (English/French) public library system in North America, with 34 branches, physical and virtual at BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca, bookmobiles, and kiosk services. OPL’s mission is to inspire learning, spark curiosity, and connect people. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Contact us at 613-580-2940 or InfoService@BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca. If it’s out there, it’s in here!