2012 Demonstrations

Take a short break while viewing all the exhibits at the show and come to one or more of these interesting demonstrations. Learn some easy tips for creating your own gardens and have the opportunity to speak to these knowledgeable gardening professionals.

Friday February 24

Time Speaker Topic
3:30 Dan Clost
Dan Clost - Garden Communicator of the Year 2012 Landscape Ontario Award recipient Connon Nurseries
www.connon.ca 		Pondless Water Features
5:30 Cate Henderson
Heirloom Seed Sanctuary
www.providence.ca 		Saving Seeds
7:30 Kingston's Town Crier, Chris Whyman
tourism.kingstoncanada.com

Emcee Carl Richards with guests Mayor Mark Gerretson and others www.carlspeaks.ca

Kevin and Marilyn Blaney
Blaney's Florists
www.kingstonflowers.com

Opening Ceremonies
and
Celebrity Floral Arranging

Saturday February 25

Time Speaker Topic
11:30 Eric Weese
Weese Tree Preservation
www.weesetreepreservation.ca 		Pruning Trees for Health and Longevity
1:30 Keep Fit For Gardening
3:30 Jeanne Stoness - Master Gardene
www.rideau1000islands.mgoi.ca		 Herb Preservation

Sunday February 26

Time Speaker Topic
11:30 Lois Millen
Willows Agriservices		 Organic Fertilizers and Pesticides
1:30 Kevin Bergevin - Master Gardener
www.rideau1000islands.mgoi.ca 		Soil, Not Dirt
3:30 Matt Barrett
Scott Wentworth Landscaping Group
www.wentworthlandscape.com 		Container Gardening
 

FEBRUARY 24, 25, 26 2012

presenting sponsor Scotiabank

LOCATION

700 Gardiners Rd.
(the old Norcom building)
location at old NORCOM Building
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FESTIVAL HOURS

Friday 1:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday 10:00am- 5:00pm
Sunday 10:00am- 5:00pm

ADMISSION

$8 in advance ONLINE HERE
starting Jan. 2012.
Tickets at the door $10
Kids 16 & under Free
Friday Only Seniors 2 for 1
ATM AVAILABLE ONSITE

Volunteers Wanted

We require volunteers to help with various tasks set-up of the Gardening Festival and various tasks during the show. to find out more about the exciting volunteer opportunities.