Our experienced gardeners have studied horticulture and continue to upgrade their skills through technical training. With this training and education we provide unbiased horticultural advice and expertise to home gardeners, at no charge.  We encourage good gardening practices.   Advice clinics cancelled in 2020. Stay tuned for 2021 options. Have a question? - Ask our email helpline Master Gardens for an answer. Click: mgoc_helpline@yahoo.ca  - Join our Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton FaceBook Group.    Click:   - Read our Newsletters.     Trowel Talk since 2010 and   The Edible Garden  2014- 2020                 Here is the current issue of our newsletter:          April 2021 Trowel Talk   -  Earth day, Rhubarb, Clematis, Spring edimentals, Creeping Jenny      - LECTURES. This year the Friends of the Farm are partnering with us to offer five presentations by Master Gardeners using Zoom. For details and registration click HERE  - Coming Soon. Summer Spectacular Plant Sale click HERE       Click HERE to register - attend as many sessions as you can.   Donations help defray our costs in delivery of our services. To donate  Click:  http://mgoi.ca/about/donate.html     Please direct your donation to MGOC in the "Message to Charity" box on the CanadaHelps website. Tax receipt generated immediately.