Ask a Master Gardener

Got a gardening question?  Need advice?  Ask a Master Gardener!  Lanark County Master Gardeners Paul Pietsch, Renai Rennick and Dale Odorizzi host an Ask a Master Gardener event at the Perth Horticultural Society.  If you have a question, use the Contact Us button on the upper right, send an email to lanarkmg@gmail.com or visit us at Almonte or Perth Farmers Markets.

Lanark County Farmers Markets

Farmers Markets in Lanark County are open every Saturday morning from early May into October.  The vendors sell locally grown produce, flowers and plants, baking, crafts and more.  There are many special events at each of the venues.  Lanark County Master Gardeners conduct Advice Clinics on the 3rd Saturday of each month from May to September at the Perth and Almonte Farmers Markets.  Details of the Markets including location, times and events are available at:

• Almonte
• Carleton Place
• McDonalds Corners
• Perth
• Smiths Falls

Edible Garden Newsletter June 2016

This month, we visit the members of the Allium family--onions, garlic and more. Learn all about another Edible beauty, Nasturtiums, and read a review of the movie Symphony of the Soil.  Finally a reminder of some excellent water sharing techniques.  Read more.

Edible Garden Newsletter May 2016

Beautiful and delicious--that's what Edible Ornamentals are all about.  Learn how to grow and use both Pansies and Bloody Sorrel.  This month, we are including a book review of "In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto" By Michael Pollan. Finally, we round out the issue with an article about the dreaded Leek Moth that is attacking our Garlic and Onions across Eastern Ontario.  Read more

Edible Garden Newsletter April 2016

In this newsletter, we celebrate the International Year of the Pulses.  Learn what pulses are and how to grow them, including a feature article on the ever popular Peas. Many people, gardeners and non-gardeners alike have a terrible fear of Wasps.  Our article on Parasitoid Wasps may help change your mine.  If you are "Krazy for Kale" Read more

May 21st, 2016 - Perth Plant Sale

Again this year, the Perth and District Horticultural Society and Lanark County Master Gardeners join forces for our annual Plant Sale on May 21, 2016 at the Stewart School on Sunset Boulevard.  The plants come from our members gardens and feature interesting and unusual plants not often found at Garden Centres.  There will be Perennials, Annuals,Edibles and even some shrubs.  All are proven to do well in our area.  Join us from 9:00-10:30.  Come early for best selection. Calendar Details

Perth Museum Bird Watching Tour

Join experienced birder, Cliff Bennett, as our guide to a Bird Walking Tour on June 4th OR June 11th at the Perth Wildlife Reserve. Lanark County Master Gardeners will talk about local plants that attract birds.  Each tour is limited to a maximum of 25 adults. Tickets are $20 per person and are available in advance at Perth Museum Visitor Info Centre 613 267-1947. For more information see flyer.

Seedy Sunday Perth March 6 2016

Come out to the Perth Legion for Seedy Sunday March 6. Bring seeds to share or come to get some. Free Seeds and check out the Seed Vendors. Gardening Seminars and workshops are available.  Lanark County Master Gardeners will be there all day to answer any gardening questions.  Stop by and say Hello.