Greetings! The Master Gardeners of Ottawa-Carleton is a group of trained volunteers who provide unbiased horticultural advice and expertise to home gardeners in the Ottawa area. We encourage good gardening practices for people with ornamental and/or vegetable gardens. Our group operates under the umbrella of the Master Gardeners of Ontario - a volunteer organization comprised of individuals who are certified horticultural experts providing in-depth sustainable gardening information to the general public. Our website offers gardeners horticultural advice, expertise and information. Have a look at our monthly newsletter “Trowel Talk  ” and Articles written by our members. Visit us at our advice clinics located in local markets and attend lectures, seminars and Events  .   If you have any specific questions contact us:  Telephone Help Line: .613-236-0034. -Wednesday and Thursday 1 - 3 p.m. (all year) -Saturdays 7 - 8 pm (April to September only) E-mail Help Line:  mgoc_helpline@yahoo.ca    (monitored daily)                                       To Book a lecture by a Master Gardener for your club, group or organization. speakers@mgottawa.mgoi.ca If you love to garden and would like to add to your knowledge and skills in the garden Nova Scotia Agricultural College    and the University of Guelph   have courses designed especially for gardeners like you. Master Gardeners of Ottawa Carleton is looking for new members. Consider joining us.