GAMIING has a greenhouse and nursery beds on 3.5 acres of land with demonstration sites for naturalized gardens, such as wetland, xeriscape (low or no water), vegetable and herb gardens. In the greenhouse and nursery we grow native trees, shrubs and plants from local seed sources and propagate from local stock.

See a text list of plants (shrubs and trees, wild flowers, vines, grasses and sedges, rushes and bulrushes) available in 2008 here (no photos).

For a hard copy of the Native Plant Catalogue & Naturalized Garden Guide 2008 (with colour photos), information on available plants or assistance with your landscaping, gardening or restoration project, please contact Erin Gallagher, GAMIING Nursery Coordinator, 705-799-7083.

We use these plants in shoreline restoration and landscape naturalization projects. We also sell them individually during our business hours. We can only accept cash or cheques at the nursery. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Native plants have high survival rates and require little maintenance since they are conditioned to our climate and soils. They also provide habitat, produce food and supply shelter for the indigenous creatures they have evolved along side of. For more information on why to choose native plants, please contact Erin.

Native plants are beautiful; some are subtle and others striking,
often unique and even strange, wild and wonderful.

The GAMIING property is an example of natural landscaping that works with the soil and water conditions of our region. We are working on a series of demonstration gardens that will enhance the beauty and biodiversity of our region and give visitors an instant vision of the beauty of local flora, the positive impacts of natural gardens and what can be created on their properties. As well as our nursery beds, we currently have vegetable and herb gardens, and substantial naturalized shoreline demonstrations along our stream and ponds, as well as on the lakefront. This year we are creating a wetland garden and a xeriscape ("dry") garden. (We're always looking for volunteers so if you'd like to trade your time to gain knowledge of native plants, lakeshore and/or landscape management, please contact Erin!)

We have several demonstration sites selected for future gardens, such as butterfly, bee, medicinal and edible plant gardens and these will be associated with upcoming workshops. In conjunction with the workshops, these demonstration sites will allow homeowners to learn how to work with the conditions of their property to create naturally beautiful landscapes.

WORKSHOPS
Presented by GAMIING Native Plant Nursery.

August

Dry Gardening for Water Conservation
Saturday, August 9th, 10:30-noon
Learn about hardy, drought-tolerant native plants for landscaping areas of high exposure, poor soil or high elevation. Participants will help plant a demonstration xeriscape (dry garden) and learn about water conservation. Refreshments provided.

Creating a Downspout Rain Garden
Wednesday, August 13th, 6:30-8pm
Learn how to create a low-maintenance wetland garden and enhance habitat using native plants and rainwater. Participants will aid in planting a demonstration downspout garden at the Gamiing Centre. Refreshments provided.

Natural Lawns & Landscaping
Saturday, August 23rd, 10:30-noon
Real solutions. Learn how to landscape without fertilizers, pesticides or other chemicals, reduce your need to mow, and enhance natural habitats. Native trees, shrubs, wildflowers, grasses and groundcovers are beautiful, low-maintenance and provide a range of ecological products and services. Participants will tour the Gamiing property. Refreshments provided.

September

Shoreline Naturalization: Active and Passive Approaches
Wednesday, September 3rd, 6:30-8pm and Saturday, September 6th, 10:30-noon
Shoreline naturalization is a realistic, long-term and sustainable solution to common waterfront property problems and water quality concerns. Learn about options available to any lakeshore landowner facing issues of erosion, siltation, weeds, accessibility, water quality, geese, and more. Find out about successful projects in your community and their associated benefits. Refreshments provided.

Weed or Wildflower?
Wednesday, September 10th, 6:30-8pm
Gardening with native plants. How do we define what's a weed, a wildflower, a native, an ornamental, an invasive or an heirloom? What shapes our aesthetic values? Learn about what grows in our area and what we can grow on our lawns and gardens. Refreshments provided.

*** For more information, or to register, please contact Erin Gallagher, GAMIING Nursery Coordinator, 705-799-7083. Registration is preferred but not mandatory. The cost is only $10 per person.