Every year the Friends of the Central Experimental Farm (FCEF) partner with the Master Gardeners of Ottawa Carleton (MGOC) to offer timely and informative presentations.
The theme of the 2026 lecture series is Inspired Gardening – Growing Food.
There are five lectures running from March 3 through to April 28, 2026. Each hour-long lecture takes place on a Tuesday evening starting at 7:00 p.m. ET.
The lectures will be held virtually via Zoom. A link will be emailed to all registered participants by 12:30 p.m. the day of the lecture. Please note that lectures will be recorded for future viewing by those who are registered.
What’s Bugging You? Integrated Pest Management for Your Garden – EP Power
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Nurturing Your Own Food Forest – Andrea Knight and Angelina Singson
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Cold Frames and Cold Crops – Extending the Season – Odette McIntyre
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Growing Unusual Edibles: Successes, Failures and Learnings – Claire McCaughey
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Tiny Gardens Big Harvest – Judith Cox
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
FEES AND PAYMENT
Members of MGOC and FCEF: full series $45; individual lectures $10
Non-members: full series $55; individual lectures $12
Registration is confirmed upon payment made online by credit card or PayPal.
To save on lectures, become a member of the Friends of the Central Experimental Farm.
Contact info@friendsofthefarm.ca if you have any questions.