Local Gardening Events in April 2025
Your free monthly roundup of gardening events, plant sales and green community projects, happening in Prince Edward County and the surrounding areas.
Spring is here! At least, it was for a few days. That was nice, wasn’t it? The ice storm was a bit of a shock to the system, but the month ahead promises many days of double-digit degrees and more gardening events than can fit in a single newsletter. So there’s plenty to look forward to!
In other news, Garden County now has an official website at GardenCounty.ca 🎉 It’s somewhere to subscribe or tell me about upcoming events. More features are in the works!
On that point, the season is about to get very, very busy with gardening events in our region, so be sure to tell your friends, family, neighbours, and anyone else who will listen, about this free newsletter. Let’s get more people gardening!
🕰️ Now’s The Time
…to take a look around
Once your garden has thawed out a little, it's worth taking some time to go and check out:
damaged trees (for safety reasons)
flooded areas (for planning purposes)
early shoots (for the sheer joy of it)
This is especially important if it’s your first or second winter with your garden. Getting to know your outdoor space before trying to make big changes, saves a lot of effort and drowned plants.
🌳 A Quick Note on Trees
Dead or damaged trees are still a habitat for creatures that benefit our gardens so, if it’s safe to leave them standing (after pruning broken limbs), then do. They can also be a handy spot to hang bird feeders, decorations, or signs to annoy your neighbours with.
If you need more trees in your life (who doesn’t?), then here’s two great local options:
Native trees and shrubs seedling fundraiser [order online]
Get year-round interest, privacy screens and edible berries. All $20 for 5 seedlings (12-18in tall)
Pick up in Picton, 9am-noon on Saturday, May 3
Fruit trees and shrubs [order online]
Lots of fruit-bearing trees and shrubs for $25-$75 each
Available at Carson’s Garden & Market, near Bloomfield
📅 What's Happening This Month
There’s plenty of events happening in April, far too many for just one newsletter, so expect ‘part two’ to be sent out later.
Foraging (presentation) - April 1, 7pm
Organised by: Tweed Horticultural Society
Preventing Bird Collisions - April 1, 7-8pm [online]
Free to watch
Organised by: Canadian Wildlife Federation
Garden Expo - April 5, 9am-3pm
$4 admission
Organised by: Communities in Bloom - Town of Greater Napanee
Wildflower All-Stars for Sun or Shade - April 5, 10am [online]
$5 donation
Organised by: Blooming Boulevards
Know & Grow: Into The Garden - April 5, 10am
Cost is $10, reimbursed as gift card
Organised by: Connon Nurseries
Gardening for the Planet: An Afternoon with Lorraine Johnson - April 7, 2-3.30pm [online]
Free to watch
Organised by: Ontario Horticultural Association and Climate Legacy
Pruning: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - April 8, 7-9pm
Admission is PWYC (Pay-What-You-Can)
Organised by: Tamworth & Erinsville GrassRoots Growers
Embrace Sustainable Gardening - April 9, 1-2pm [online]
Free to watch for all Ontarians 55+
Organised by: Ontario Society of Senior Citizens Organizations
Getting ready for spring planting - April 9, 6.30pm
At: St. Patrick’s Parish Hall, 179 West St, Napanee
Organised by: Lennox & Addington Horticultural Society & Garden Club
Pollinator-Friendly Gardens - April 10, 10am-noon
Organised by: Quinte Conservation
Indigenous Insights: Insects as Teachers - April 12, 10am [online]
$5 donation
Organised by: Blooming Boulevards
Outdoor Planter workshop - April 12, 10am
$50 inc supplies. Bring gloves!
Organised by: Connon Nurseries
Exciting Plants in the Alvar - April 12, 1.30pm [online]
Hybrid meeting, so attend in Ottawa or email specialevents@ovrghs.ca for the Zoom link
Organised by: Ottawa Valley Rock Garden and Horticultural Society
Wildfire Resilient Gardening - April 12, 12-3pm [online]
Cost is $30
Organised by: Garden Alchemist
Moths in our Midst: What They Do and Why It Matters - April 15, 12-1pm [online]
Free to watch
Organised by: Canadian Wildlife Federation
Sowing the Inspired Garden - April 15, 7-8pm [online]
$12 or $55 for series of 5 lectures
Part of a lecture series presented by the Friends of the Central Experimental Farm and the Master Gardeners of Ottawa Carleton.
Keep an eye out for part two of this month’s events list, landing in your inbox very soon!
Events sometimes change or get cancelled, so do check the details prior to making plans.
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🌞 What’s On The Horizon
Here's a couple of events happening later in the year that you'll want to get tickets for ahead of time so you don't miss out.
Native Orchid bus tour - Sun, June 8, 8.30am-6pm
Featuring 16,000 Showy Lady’s Slipper orchids, Wheelers Pancake House, tour and plant shopping at Natural Themes Native Plant Nursery
Leaves from, and returns to, downtown Picton
Cost is $45, and there is a $5 discount for County Garden Club members (email the secretary for discount code)
The Plant People Gathering - July 26-27
Featuring a great lineup of presenters, herbal medicine workshops, plant & tree identification, herbal craft projects, wild food tastings and connections with other plant people
Early Bird price (before June 1) is $300 for the weekend, and food is included. Camping with breakfast is additional $15.
Location is New Moon Farm, near Picton (address will be shared upon booking)
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