Welcome!  Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton is a group of volunteers in the Ottawa area. We are experienced gardeners who have studied horticulture and continue  to upgrade our skills through technical training. With this training and education we provide  unbiased horticultural advice and expertiseto home gardeners, at no charge. We encourage good gardening practices. Have a gardening question?  Ask a Master Gardener: mgoc_helpline@yahoo.ca. Ontario Native and Invasive Plants: Friends and Foes - Saturday October 26, 2019  Sign up for our newsletters! July 2019 Trowel Talk   - Summer abuzz with winged friends   July 2019 The Edible Garden  -  Pollinator Friendly Containers / Black Knot Disease / Purslane & Pigweed