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Less than a month to our AGM and 2019 plot registration

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Just a reminder to all interested that the Gloucester Allotment Garden Association will hold its Annual General Meeting and Registration on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at 7:30 pm in the cafeteria at Louis Riel High School, 1655 Bearbrook Road in Blackburn Hamlet. If you are on the waiting list for a garden plot – your best chance of getting a plot is coming to the AGM. Please note that new members, or anyone whose name is not on the waiting list, are requested to pay for a plot by cheque at the registration meeting.  

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New garden plots available at the Commons

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Serious about growing food? Looking for space to grow more than the average community garden or backyard plot will allow? Just Food is launching a new project called the Commons – with larger plots dedicated to increasing community food production. First site:  Just Food Farm – 2391 Pepin Court in Blackburn Hamlet. Other sites opening in the Fall in the West and South of Ottawa for 2020. 20 plots are available this year, with long-term access. Maximum of one plot per household. Size: Each plot is approximately 250 m2 (or 2,700 ft2 or 1/16 of an acre) Cost: $350+HST per…

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Urban Organic Gardening Seminars

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The Canadian Organic Growers, Ottawa Chapter is hosting a series of Urban Organic Gardenin Seminars. Where: The Hintonburg Community Centre, 1064 Wellington St W, Ottawa When: Saturday mornings – March 9th, April 13th, May 11th 9:30am-1:45pm. Plus a seed sale! One day passes are available, which includes 3 full seminars. Or discounts are available with registration for full package passes, seminars in all. Student and limited-income discounts are available too! Topics include: How To Plant Well 101 Growing In-Ground Container & Small Space Growing Seed Starting Indoors Soil Compost Garden Planning Workshop Low Maintenance & Labour Saving Gardening Pests & Pollinators Disease &…

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