The Leaside Garden Society is offering a $2,000 scholarship in 2024 for a student enrolled in a post-secondary institution (second year or beyond) studying horticulture or a related subject such as botany, ecology, environmental science, forestry, horticulture, landscape architecture, or plant science.

The Leaside Garden Society Founders’ Scholarship was established to honour the initiative of those who in the 1980’s had the foresight and energy to form the Leaside Garden Society.

More scholarship information and the application form are available on the Leaside Garden Society website: www.leasidegardensociety.org. Application deadline is June 30, 2024.

Agnes Campbell Macphail (1890-1954) was once described as “the most important woman in public life that Canada has produced in the 20th century.”

The Agnes Macphail Award is an annual award that recognizes an individual(s) from the East York community who has exemplified the causes that Agnes Macphail championed in her long and distinguished career.

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Explore the secrets of cultivating summer-blooming bulbs with Pamela Dangelmaier and Elke Wehinger at the Leaside Garden Society’s Speaker Series on Thursday, March 14th, 2024, at 7 pm via Zoom. Both experts have been with Botanus, a prominent bulb company, for over 20 years.

Unveiling the World of Bulbs:
The presentation will focus on spring-planted bulbs that bloom during the summer season. Pamela and Elke will delve into bulb varieties often perceived as challenging, offering insights into their cultivation. From lilies to dahlias, discover a range of bulbs, each boasting its own charm and color palette.

Crafting Your Garden Palette:
Learn the art of selection as the presentation guides you through the process, helping you create a harmonious blend of colors and forms. Suitable for both seasoned gardeners and beginners, this workshop aims to enhance your gardening skills and transform your garden into a visual spectacle.

Join Virtually:

Date: Thursday, March 14th, 2024
Time & Place: 7 pm Via Zoom – Guests Welcome
For more info & meeting access: Contact leaside@gardenontario.org

Todmorden Mills invites you to participate in their March Break programming from March 8 to March 17. Dive into a variety of family-friendly activities offering a mix of crafts, workshops, and historical exploration that will celebrate women’s stories and history.

Crafts and Workshops for Everyone

Enjoy creating crafts such as 3-D paper birds, clothespin frogs, paper flower bouquets, pop-up cards, watercolour painting workshop of local flora and fauna and papermaking workshop inspired by the work of influential figures such as Alice Eastwood, Jean Lumb, and Elizabeth Simcoe. Sample treats made from historic recipes, take a self-guided nature walk in the Wildflower Preserve, and join a guided tour of historic homes to learn more about the impact women have made in Toronto’s history.

Where:
Todmorden Mills Heritage Site, 67 Pottery Rd, Toronto, ON M4K 2B9
When:
March 8 to March 17
Drop-in crafts and workshops in Brewery Building:
$20 per family group (up to 5 people, including at least one adult)
Free Historic house tours:
Daily at 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, and 2:30 pm.

For additional details, check out the City of Toronto’s Festival and Events Calendar.

Indulge in a delicious Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at St. Cuthbert’s, Leaside, on February 13, 2024, from 5:30 pm to 7:15 pm. All are welcome!

Why Shrove Tuesday and What’s with the Pancakes?

Shrove Tuesday marks the traditional feast day before the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday. As Lent was historically a time of fasting, Christians would go to confession and be “shriven” (absolved) on Shrove Tuesday. This feast day served as the last opportunity to use up eggs, fats, and sugar before the Lenten fast, making pancakes the perfect culinary choice for the occasion.

Reserve your spot by calling 416-485-0329 or on stcuthbertsleaside.com.

St. Cuthbert’s, Leaside Anglican Church
1399 Bayview Avenue | 416-485-0329 | stcuthbertsleaside.com

Revolutionize Your Lawn: Leaside Garden Society’s Speaker Series Presents Joyce Hostyn

Uncover the secrets to a perfect lawn with a twist! Join the Leaside Garden Society’s Speaker Series on Thursday, February 8th, 2024, at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Guest speaker Joyce Hostyn, a Rideau 1000 Islands Master Gardener, will unravel the mysteries of “Perfectly Imperfect Lawns”.

No more endless mowing, watering, or fertilizing! Joyce will guide you on creating a stunning, ecologically friendly polyculture lawn that welcomes wildlife. Embrace the beauty of a flowering lawn while enjoying the benefits of less maintenance.

Joyce Hostyn isn’t just a Master Gardener; she’s a permaculture designer and co-founder of Little Forests Kingston. As an adjunct professor at Queen’s University, she dreams of transforming cities into edible forest paradises. Learn from her expertise in foodscaping and wildscaping for a climate-conscious approach to gardening.

Guests are welcome! Leaside Garden Society always welcomes Guests and New Members to join the Society for their meetings. Visit their website: www.leasidegardensociety.org or email: leaside@gardenontario.org for more info.