SPRING PLANT EXCHANGE: Exchange your extra cuttings, bulbs and plants with other gardeners. Bring them in labelled, leak-proof containers, free. Saturday, May 11 at Sherwood Library, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Crouch Library (outside), 10 a.m. to noon, Beacock Library (lobby), 2-4 p.m.; Saturday, May 18, Westmount Library (outside) 9 a.m. to noon, Carson Library (outside), 9:30-11:30 a.m., Stoney Creek Library (outside), 10 a.m. to noon, Masonville Library (outside), 10 a.m. to noon; Saturday, May 25, Lambeth Library (outside), 9:30-11:30 a.m., Landon Library, (outside), 9:30-11:30 a.m., Jalna Library, 10 a.m. to noon, Pondmills Library (outside), 10 a.m. to noon; A master gardener from the London Middlesex Master Gardeners may be on hand to answer questions.
PERENNIAL SALE AND PLANT AUCTION: Parkhill Area Horticultural Society, Wednesday May 15, 6:30 p.m. – Outdoor sale of perennials and other plants. 7:30 p.m.- Indoor auction of hanging plants, garden tools and accessories, books, gift certificates, and more with Elliot-McGregor- McKay as auctioneers. Spring raffle draw, lunch, fun for all Parkhill Leisure Club.
LAMBETH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY ANNUAL PLANT SALE: Saturday May 18, 8 a.m.- noon.; new location: Lambeth United Church parking lot, corner of Colonel Talbot & Longwoods Road‚ lots of Annuals, Perennials, Herbs, Grasses Etc. And Great Compost. Come one and all.
PLANT AND COMPOST SALE: London Fanshawe Horticultural Society annual event features perennials, herbs, grasses, shrubs, garden art, plants, garden tools and more, Saturday, May 18, 8 a.m.-noon at Eastern Star Temple, 800 Fanshawe Park Rd. E. Visit www.gardenontario.org/site.php/fanshawe.
GARDEN REPURPOSING: Workshop is a great gift for Mother’s Day, Saturday, May 25, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Habitat for Humanity, 5-40 Pacific Crt. Cost: $40/person. Contact: Nicole Rombouts, 519-455-6623 ext. 228 or e-mail nrombouts@habitat4home.ca.
MAY COURT HOMES OF DISTINCTION TOUR: Tour six unique and fabulous homes in London and area, enjoy tea, coffee and goodies at the Carolinian Winery and Eatery, Saturday, May 25 and Sunday, May 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; passports: $25 can be purchased at various locations and online; all proceeds fund May Court Club of London work with children and youth in the community; 519-439-4811 or visit www.homesofdistinctionlondon.ca.
ST. MARYS GARDEN FAIR: More than 20 garden related vendors in an outdoor setting, hosted by the St. Marys Horticultural Society, Saturday, June 1, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Milt Dunnell Field (The Flats), Water St. N., St. Marys. Discover everything from hanging baskets to birdhouses, unique perennials, annuals, shrubs and interesting garden decor.Heirloom tomatoes will be for sale, grown by our Horticultural members. Free admission, refreshments on site and lots of free parking. Contact: Ron Hunter, 519-284-2382 or e-mail rbhunter@hotmail.com.
PLANT SALE AND EXCHANGE: The Old East Village’s annual plant sale and exchange with compost and mulch sale, Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Lorne Avenue elementary school. Bags for mulch and compost will be available, but bring your own bags and wheelbarrows to save.
POETRY IN BLOOM: Juried Floral Design and Horticultural Show, tea room available, demonstrations, Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Civic Garden Complex, 625 Springbank Dr. Admission: adults $5, children 12 and under free. Visit gardencluboflondon.ca.
THAMES SHOWCASE AND SALE: Wednesday, noon to 7 p.m., Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Choose from: (all taxes included) perennials $3 and $5, specialty plants $1.60/4”pot, Zonal Geraniums $1.90/4”pot, hanging baskets $10 and $13, planters and urns $15 and up. Supplies are limited. Shop early. Also for sale: welded garden accessories, woodworking, concrete garden statuary, handmade soap, a variety of baked goods (fresh and frozen), barbecue lunch and dinner on Wednesday. Cash or debit only, 785 Trafalgar St., parking at rear of school.
PLANT SALE: The Stratford and District Horticultural Society is holding its yearly spring plant sale May 11, 8 a.m.-noon at 4140 Quinlan Rd., Stratford. Large assortment of perennials, annuals, herbs and vegetables all grown and donated to the sale by their members. Obtain advice on a myriad of horticultural topics to help you with your gardening needs from Master Gardeners. Visit tinyurl.com/2013PlantSale.