Pushing the Zone

Pushing the Zone with Mary Ann Van Berlo

October 2, 2023 7:00 pm – 9 pm
Hybrid: In Person at Manotick United Church or on Zoom


Discover how to unlock your garden’s capabilities and extend your growing palette. Learn how to take advantage of microclimates, proper growing conditions, mulching and more tools that will help you grow plants that are only border-line hardy in our area. Mary Ann will explain how you too can push beyond the limits of our growing zone with simple and proven techniques.

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*** Events are open to MHS members. New members are always welcome.  Join Us ***

Mary Ann Van Berlo is an avid gardener who volunteers with Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton.  Her 2.4-acre garden on the St. Lawrence River is part of the 1000 Islands and Rideau Canal Garden Trail.  Since the trail opened in June 2015, Mary Ann has welcomed many visitors and bus tours to her garden.  In June 2017, Mary Ann’s garden was featured in Ontario Gardener Magazine.