Events

 

Due to the state of emergency, our Talks in the Garden series and workshops are on hold until further notice. We look forward to seeing you again when we can restart!

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Annual General Meeting

The Fredericton Botanic Garden Association Annual General Meeting is held in late February or March.

 

Seedy Saturday

The Fredericton Botanic Garden hosts a Seedy Saturday event each year in March. Seedy Saturday is an event for the sharing of seeds. If you have some bring them in labelled, and swap them for an array of seeds provided by others.

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THANKS TO OUR 2020 SEEDY SATURDAY SPONSORS

Canadian Tire (North Side), 75 Two Nations Crossing,  Fredericton, NB
Fredericton (North Side) Co-op Country Store, 317 St. Mary’s St., Fredericton, NB
Home Hardware Fredericton (North Side), 286 Main St., Fredericton
Kent (Building Supplies), 25 Two Nations Crossing, Fredericton, NB
Scott’s Nursery, 2192 Route 102, Lincoln, NB
Shur-Gain Feeds and Needs, 50 Saunders St., Fredericton, NB
Steve Stehouwer, McLeod Hill, Fredericton, NB

 

Talks from the Garden

Due to the state of emergency, our Talks in the Garden series and workshops are on hold until further notice. We look forward to seeing you again when we can restart!

Talks from the Garden feature local experts offering engaging discussions on subjects such as home gardening, botany, ecology and nature, cooking, and decorating with plants. Talks occur approximately monthly from September through May, in the Garden’s Resource Centre. 

2020, 7 p.m.

• January 16: Seeking Insects in the Garden Speaker: Resident Artist Allison Green

• February 20: Starting Plants from Seed 'Jumpstart your Garden' Speaker: Steve Stehouwer Location: Fredericton Public Library

• POSTPONED: Tuesday, March 24: Management Plans for Odell Park and Killarney Lake Speaker: Julie Baker 

• POSTPONED: Thursday, April 16: Charles Darwin’s Barnacle, David Bowie’s Spider, and Pierre Magnol’s Magnolias: What’s revealed When We Name Species After People? Speaker: Steve Heard 

• POSTPONED: Thursday, May 21: The Role of Plants in Making Alcoholic Beverages Speaker: Richard Tarn 

• POSTPONED: Wednesday, June 17: Prose, Poetry and Plants: New Brunswick Literature at the Fredericton Botanic Garden Speaker: Steve Heard 

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Plant Sale

The Spring Fair and Plant Sale occurs yearly, usually near the end of May.  We offer houseplants and garden plants for sale, including heritage tomatoes and peppers, herbs, trees, and unusual perennials. Other participants include vendors and informational displays.

2020 Plant Sale - Details on the modified 2020 Plant Sale with an emphasis on pre-orders on the Plant Sale page. 

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Rhododendron Walk

Our annual rhododendron tour takes place mid-June. Learn about the Garden collection as well as how to garden with rhododendrons and azaleas.

 

Weeding Wednesdays

Meet at the Resource Center. Participants should bring their own garden gloves and preferred weeding implements.

June 10 - October 7, 2020, 6 pm - 8 pm

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Garden Explorers

Activities for youth. More information about the 2020 summer program.

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City of Fredericton Artist-in-Residence program.  

Since 2019 we have hosted Artists in Residence through the City of Fredericton program in July and August. More information about the 2020 artists

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Other Events

The Garden also hosts other events, including workshops, guided walks and tours, openings, and much more. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or become a Member, to keep up to date!

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