Saturday, March 2, 2024

Monthly Meeting & Seed Exchange - March 6,2024

Our meeting on March 6 will be the first in 2024 face-to-face at St. James The Less. 

Guest Speaker


Peter LeBlanc owner of Kennebecasis Orchard talk about their acres of farmland along the beautiful Kennebecasis River at 143 Meenans Cove Road  which consists of a well groomed apple u-pick,  with many varieties (HoneyCrisp Gala,Cortland Ambrosia ,Nova and Mac) available ;;;;as well as pumpkins, squash and garlic.   The orchard was  officially opened in 2022 after years of planting and grooming.   It is owned  and operated by Peter and Caroline LeBlanc,,,and managed by their daughter Amy Watson. 

Seed Exchange 

 "At the March 6 meeting members are invited to bring seeds to share or exchange. These could also be ones you have gathered from your own garden. There will be small bags provided and labels. If you have swamp milkweed seeds to share, bring those along for the Monarch butterflies. This could become an annual exchange if members want to take advantage of this opportunity and show an interest".

Friday, December 29, 2023

January Fundy Gardeners Club Meeting

 Our first Fundy Gardeners Club for 2024 will take place via zoom on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 7pm. Our speaker, Helen Battersby, will be regaling us with her presentation on Irish gardens.

 Irish Gardens – Prehistoric, Historic, and Modern Inspiring armchair garden travel to the glorious Emerald Isle from a Neolithic farm site on the scenic west coast to Victorian garden estates and the contemporary creations of siblings Jimi and June Blake, enjoy an eyeful of ideas with a side order of history in this inspiring and colourful presentation.


Monday, October 30, 2023

November Fundy Gardens - rescheduled to Wednesday, 8 November.

 Please be advised that the Jim Wilson Presentation, 

Registration for 2024 memberships and Annual General Meeting have been rescheduled to Wednesday, 8 November. 

Details will follow in another email. For the convenience of those who were not able to attend the October meeting, a draft of the minutes is attached below.

Saturday, May 20, 2023

Fundy Gardeners Month Meeting June 7,7:00 P.M


 

This months  guest speaker is Carola Mansel, a Garden Designer based in Cambridge-Narrows, known for her sustainable and natural residential garden designs. With a background in landscape architecture and a passion for blending art and science, Carola creates harmonious spaces that connect with the surrounding environment. Her gardens impress with simplicity, rustic elegance, and a focus on the "imperfections" of nature, leaving visitors with a sense of humility and gratitude. Through her work, Carola aims to provide comfort and meet the diverse needs of homeowners while creating sanctuaries that inspire

She will cover all aspects of garden design, the design goals, foundations and principles, as well as how to start the design process and tips and tricks.

Friday, March 31, 2023

Monthly Meeting April 12., The 2023 "How to Photograph Your Garden" Members Only

 

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Freeman Patterson is a renowned photographer, author, and teacher of visual design and a longtime member of Fundy Gardeners. He is well-known for his unique approach to gardening, which involves incorporating both temporary and permanent aspects of the natural environment into his garden designs. This approach results in beautiful and harmonious landscapes that seamlessly blend with the surrounding habitat.

Freeman's garden in Shamper’s Bluff, NB, is a thriving garden that features over 150 different varieties of rhododendrons and 50 species of azaleas, with a total of more than 1000 plants in all. Freeman's garden serves as a testament to his skill in creating beautiful and harmonious landscapes.

In his upcoming presentation, "How to Photograph your Garden," Freeman will showcase his garden and several other outstanding Canadian gardens. He will use his stunning photographic talents to capture the beauty and inspiration of these remarkable spaces. Attendees can expect to learn valuable tips and tricks for capturing the essence of their own gardens through photography. Whether you're an experienced photographer or just starting out, Freeman's presentation is sure to be both informative and inspiring.

Thursday, January 26, 2023

February 1,2023- Monthly Meeting

 Todd Boland will be sharing, via zoom at 7:00 P.M  his experience and expertise growing native plants. He is the horticulturist at the Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden, where he designs and maintains six acres of horticultural plantings.A prolific photographer, writer and international lecturer, he has authored six photographic field guides on the flora of Atlantic Canada including Trees and Shrubs of the Maritimes and The Wildflowers of New Brunswick.   More recently he has completed his third gardening book, this one co-authored with Nova Scotian Jamie Ellison, entitled Gardening for Acidic Soils.