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Guest Speaker: Helen Battersby

Topic: Irish Gardens - Prehistoric, Historic and Modern

Helen’s first visit to Ireland was for a half marathon! But Irish gardens lured her back to see as many as her travelling companion had patience for. (She loves him anyway.)

With her sister, Sarah, Helen writes the award-winning TorontoGardens.com and, since 2017, publishes what is now the Toronto & Golden Horseshoe Gardener’s Journal. A board member of GardenComm (Garden Communicators International), she has contributed words and pictures to Canadian and international garden magazines and websites.

Along with writing and photography credentials, she holds certificates in landscape design (Ryerson) and horticulture (University of Guelph). For over 17 years, she has volunteered with the Toronto Master Gardeners, including as a presenter at Canada Blooms.

Her presentation this evening is all about Inspiring armchair garden travel to the glorious Emerald Isle.

From a Neolithic farm site on the scenic west coast to Victorian garden estates and the contemporary creations of siblings Jimi and June Blake, enjoy an eyeful of ideas with a side order of history in this inspiring and colourful presentation.
helenbattersby.com

Baking Competition: this will be a virtual contest and a photo of your creation will be required.

This year, let’s try something new and exciting! Instead of the usual baking categories, there will be just one!

Click here for baking contest details.

Meeting Activities: Speaker, Baking Contest