Learn with the Etobicoke Master Gardeners
Would you like to be a better gardener? Let the Etobicoke Master Gardeners show you how!
The Humber Arboretum is pleased to partner with EMG to offer the Eco-Garden Community Workshop Series throughout the year. These workshops are held on the weekend and are free to attend (please register in advance as space is limited).
2024 Eco-Garden Community Workshops
All workshops are on a Saturday from 10:00 AM to noon (90 minute workshop plus 30 minutes for questions).
Please note that for 2024 some workshops are in person and some are online. In-person workshops take place at the Humber Arboretum; online workshops will take place over Zoom.
Use the quick list below to register as links appear, or scroll down for more information on each session.
- Good Bug, Bad Bug (Virtual), January 27
- The Edible Garden: Growing Your Own Food (Virtual), February 24
- Invasives and Other Challenges (Virtual), April 13
- Trees and Shrubs Tour (in-person), UPDATE: May 4
- Let's Get Growing: Plant Propagation, Seed Saving, and Growing from Seeds (in-person), June 1
- Pruning "Making the Cut" (in-person), September 21
- Sustainable Gardening and Climate Change Considerations (virtual), October 26
- Indoor Plants for All Occasions (virtual), November 9
Visit our Events Calendar to see what else is coming up at Humber Arboretum.
Good Bug, Bad Bug
Saturday January 27, 2024
10:00 a.m. to noon
Online via Zoom
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free workshop on Good Bugs – Bad Bugs. Learn about the good bugs (beneficials) and bad bugs (pests) in your garden, how to identify them, and prevent methods in your garden.
The Edible Garden: Growing Your Own Food
Saturday February 24, 2024
10:00 a.m to noon
Online via Zoom
Join the Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free workshop and enjoy this introduction to growing food. You'll learn about locations where you can grow your food, and what to grow including plants for sun, shade, and flowers for food. Learn about increasing your soil health, preparing, planting, and maintaining the garden, and extending your growing season.
Invasives and Other Challenges
Saturday, April 13, 2024
10:00 a.m. to noon
Online via Zoom
Join the Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free workshop on Invasive Plants, pathogens, and other concerns. Learn the definition of an invasive plant, as well as the ecological problems they cause. Learn how to remove existing invasive plants, how to prevent new ones from moving in, and about suitable alternatives such as native plants to support the development of a healthy, diverse ecosystem. We will also touch on some of the newer pathogens, and diseases that infest our gardens.
Trees and Shrubs Tour
Updated date: Saturday May 4, 2024
10:00 a.m to noon
In person at the Humber Arboretum
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for an on-site walking tour of the Humber Arboretum’s Trees & Shrubs. Learn about many of the native trees & shrubs at the Arboretum, benefits to the environment and wildlife, how to identify the tree or shrub, and considerations for incorporating them into your garden. Wear your walking shoes and dress for the weather and enjoy the gardens.
Let's Get Growing: Plant Propagation, Seed Saving, and Growing from Seeds
Saturday June 1, 2024
10:00 a.m. to noon
In-person at the Humber Arboretum
Join the Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum and "Let's Get Growing". You'll learn about growing your own plants, why we grow our own plants, how to get growing from seeds, propagation, divisions, and cuttings. We'll also look at ideas on creative ways to garden, the importance of soil health, learn what you can grow, and don't forget about key considerations for maintaining your plants.
Pruning: Making the Cut
Saturday September 21, 2024
10:00 a.m. to noon
In-person at the Humber Arboretum
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum for a free workshop on Pruning. We will take a hands-on look at pruning fundamentals, learn about the importance of pruning, proper pruning techniques and some of the common tools and tool care. Specific examples of what plants to prune and when to prune them will be demonstrated. You are encouraged to bring in your favourite secateurs (pruners), if you want to sharpen them and practice a cut or two!
There will be an optional short tour afterwards for those who are interested.
Sustainable Gardening and Climate Change Considerations
Saturday October 26, 2024
10:00 a.m. to noon
Online via Zoom
Join the Etobicoke Master Gardeners to learn how to have a successful and sustainable garden. Learn how to select plants with a focus on native plants, what plants need to thrive, how to prepare your soil, watering strategies, understand your climate, considerations of climate change, plant hardiness zones, and changes in the sun exposure in your garden with increased development.
Indoor Plants for All Occasions
Saturday November 9, 2024
10:00 a.m to noon
Online via Zoom
Join Etobicoke Master Gardeners and the Humber Arboretum and get started with indoor plant gardening. Learn how to create your own indoor garden oasis by selecting indoor plants, learn about the benefits of indoor plants, how to care and grow them successfully, some of the challenges of indoor gardening, pet-friendly plants, and meet some of the common and more unique and tropical indoor plants, along with plants to decorate your home for the holidays.
To learn more about the Etobicoke Master Gardeners, including how you can become a Master Gardener in Training yourself, visit Etobicokemastergardeners.ca.