Events.
The GrassRoots Growers host events on a variety of topics related to vegetable and flower gardening, and the food we eat. Our events range from guest seminars and workshops, to open table discussions and film nights. We also host seed exchanges and an annual spring plant sale, as well as participate in other local events.
See what’s happening…
Speaker Event & Workshop: Vermicompost - The Wonderful World of Worms
Join us for an afternoon with Amanda Hunter, the founder of Worm Wrangler. Discover through this engaging talk, how worms can reduce waste, build healthy soil, and support thriving gardens. Then stay for an optional hands-on workshop where participants can build their own vermicomposting bin to take home.
Speaker Event: Gardening for Wildlife
Join us for this exciting springtime event! Our guest speaker Sarah Coulber, Gardening for Wildlife Specialist with the Canadian Wildlife Federation in Ottawa, will discuss how we can create both beautiful AND beneficial garden spaces.
Speaker Series: Pruning - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Discover effective pruning methods through real-life examples. Participants will learn how to identify poor cuts, understand their impact, and master corrective techniques to restore tree health.
Speaker Series: Growing Indoor Microgreens
Microgreens 101, a talk and hand on demo with guest speaker and sustainable farmer Tammara Maher. Discover the history, nutritional information and culinary uses of these remarkable nutrient-dense greens. Learn more as Tammara leads a hands-on demo of how to grow these beauties at home for yourself and your family this winter!
Speaker Series: Gardening For Hummingbirds
Guest speaker Stephen Kaputsa shares techniques and planting strategies for attracting hummingbirds to your garden. We learned more about these important pollinators as we plan for the next growing season.