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Native Ferns of Ottawa and For your Garden by Sharon Smith

There are many interesting kinds of ferns in the Ottawa area and this article will showcase some  of them. Let’s first look at where they can be found. Some ferns typically like forest settings that are moist, shady, and with sufficiently rich soil. These include Christmas Fern, Spinulose Wood Fern, Northern Lady Fern, Ostrich Fern, Oak Fern, and Maidenhair Fern.…

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“Read a Book – Save some Time!” Book Suggestions by Josephine Norton

  “Veg in One Bed” by Huw Richards 2019. “Sustainable Gardening: Grow a greener low maintenance garden with fewer resources” by Vincent A. Simeone 2021 “Low Maintenance Essential Know How and Expert Advice for Gardening Success.” Zia Allaway 2022 “The Autopilot Garden. A Guide to Hands Off Gardening” by Marion Luke. 2019. All books are available from Ottawa Public Library.…

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The History of AY Jackson Park

The History of AY Jackson Park by Sharon Smith Undoubtedly Alexander Young Jackson was one of Canada’s preeminent artists and a founding member of the Group of Seven. Born in Montreal in 1882, he was exhibiting with the Group of Seven starting around 1920. Like the other Group of Seven painters he embraced landscape painting and developed a bold style.…

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Photo Gallery Winter 2024

Share your winter garden or winter walk photos or view the gallery. Send photos via e-mail or submit them directly into the photo gallery using our easy to follow guide. View the gallery anytime to see what’s new.

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2024 Note Card Collection

Support the MHS Note Card Collection Fundraiser
Beautiful Note Cards created from several of our member’s phots submissions are available for purchase. Priced at $4.00 each or 6 for $20.00. See further details…

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