What Happened…… Past Programs and Events
2007
Teaching Sessions - Connecting With Nature
The Enabling Garden invites community members of all ages and abilities to participate in teaching sessions, specially designed to empower people to take advantage of the many benefits of gardening. Sessions can also be scheduled at alternate times with the Horticultural Therapist. In addition, all are welcome to drop by for Teatime and Storytelling in the Garden Fridays from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (June 22 - August 17).
Monday, June 18, 7pm-8pm
Creative Container Gardening Demonstration
See how easy it is to create mini-versions of raised gardening beds using various types of containers that can easily be found around the home.
Monday, June 25, 7pm-8pm
Wind Chimes
Make your own simple wind chime and take the time to appreciate the wonderful sounds of the Garden.
Monday, July 9, 7pm-8pm
Potluck and Recipe Exchange
Share your favourite dish with old and new friends while enjoying the relaxing atmosphere of the Garden. Blank recipe cards will available so that recipes can be exchanged. Please bring your own reusable plates and utensils.
Monday, July 16, 7pm-8pm
"Lettuce" be Friends with Carrots: Companion Planting
Many beneficial relationships can be created in the garden. Increase the success of your plants by learning which ones grow especially well together.
Monday, July 23, 7pm-8pm
The Power of Herbs
Enjoy the many different scents, tastes, textures and uses of herbs in the Garden. This session will give you an opportunity to make your own aromatic sachet of dried herbs.
Monday, July 30, 7pm-8pm
Native Plants and Wildflowers
Learn about the native plants and wildflowers in our area and the benefits of including them in the landscape.
Monday, August 13, 7pm-8pm
Interior Landscaping
Find out which beneficial plants are easiest to grow indoors. Learn how to propagate these plants so that they can be enjoyed in your own home.
All sessions are free, donations accepted, and take place at The Guelph Enabling Garden, located in Riverside Park, along the Speed River. To register for a teaching session please contact Lea Tran at 519-993-5323 or lea@green-ideas.ca
Teatime and Storytelling
The Guelph Enabling Garden will be offering something new, which is really old, this summer.
Beginning June 22, seniors are invited to the Garden located in Riverside Park every Friday morning between 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., where they can sip a lemonade or tea while enjoying the ancient art of storytelling.
Old and new storytellers from Guelph will be volunteering their time to provide the stories. Long-time teller Ann Estill will share tales along with Sandy Schoen on June 22, while Beve Matson and Brian Holstein will entertain their audience on June 29.
Maryann Bailey and Vince Wall, both local tellers of note will also be making appearances through July and August, along with other members of the community and Guelph Guild of Storytellers.
There is no charge for these functions which will run throughout the summer months.
For more information, contact Lea Tran at 519-993-5323 or lea@green-ideas.caYouth Workshops - Connecting With Nature
Wednesday, July 11, 10am-11am
Herbs in the Garden
Kids will be introduced to various aromatic herbs that grow in the Garden. They will learn about the different ways that these plants can be used, and will have the opportunity to make their own aromatic potpourri sachets. Plant propagation will also be covered so that young gardeners will learn how to root stem-cuttings.
Wednesday, August 8, 10am-11am
Flower Art and Science
Youths will tour the garden and learn interesting facts about the plants in the Garden. They will understand why different plants have various scents and textures. Basic plant biology will be covered to explain the life cycle of plants. The art of flower pressing will be introduced and children will get a chance to make their own pressed flower prints.
June Guest Speaker Workshops
The Guelph Enabling Garden will be offering hands-on workshops to the general public throughout the summer. Each workshop will be conducted by a guest speaker specializing in a particular subject. This is a great opportunity to socialize, enjoy the Garden and learn something new and meaningful.
Tuesday, June 19, 7:00pm-8:00pm
Guest Speaker: Don Webers
Subject: Aromatherapy
Breathe in the many wonderful scents of the Garden.
Thursday, June 28, 7:00pm-8:00pm
Guest Speaker: Trevor Barton
Subject: Composting: The Dirt on Dirt
Back yard composting is an important component to a healthy garden. Learn how to do it right!
Tuesday, July 3, 7:00-8:00pm
Guest Speakers: Ben Caesar and Chantelle Leidl
Subject: Rainwater Harvesting
See a rain barrel installation and learn how rain water harvesting can be one way to practice environmental responsibility.
Tuesday, July 17 7:00-8:00pm
Guest Speaker: Trina Alix
Subject: Butterfly Gardening
Get acquainted with important butterfly-attracting plants.
Thursday, July 26, 7:00-8:00pm
Guest Speaker: Ken Hood
Sybject: Meditation in the Garden
Join us in a meditation exercise with an open mind and leave with a clear mind.
Thursday, August 16 7:00-8:00pm
Guest Speaker: Dennis Ilic
Subject: Creating Sanctuary Spaces
Learn how you can turn your space into one that inspires and heals.
To register for these free workshops (donations accepted), please e-mail Lea at lea@green-ideas.ca or call her at 519-993-5323.
The Gardening Experience
As you walk the wide, wheelchair-friendly paths, read the donor bricks with memorials of loved ones, and others with wonderful proverbs. Listen to the river, walk the spiral path. Admire the raised and ground beds which have been planted and are maintained by community groups and individuals as part of their own horticultural therapy programme. The Wellington Association for Community Living, Guelph Services for People with Disabilities, Spark of Brilliance, Zonta and Arc Industries are some of the organizations, which bring their members regularly to the garden to care for their raised or ground beds. See, feel, smell, touch and hear what there is to discover in this very special garden.
For more information about The Guelph Enabling Garden or information about volunteering contact Wendy at wendylew@sympatico.ca.
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Members and Project Manager Glynis Logue. L. to R. standing: Jackson Mathieu, Judith Rosenberg, Trevor Barton, Betty Richard. Seated on bench: L to R. Jen Turnbull, Glynis Logue & Joan Mathieu |
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