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   The Edible Garden 2014 - 2020 (merged with Trowel Talk in 2020)   Here is the current issue of our newsletter:      - November 2021 Trowel Talk   - Propagating Jade, Holiday Arrangement, Native plant garden, Book Review, Beware Miscanthus - 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      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.