IMPORTANT! Please note that workshop places are limited.Access is on a first-come, first-served basis. The Great Gardening Weekend is a wonderful opportunity to meet an array of horticulture specialists and enthusiasts! Artistic and family program La Femme Fleur 11 h, 12 h, 13 h et 14 h Presented by Animation Richard Lacroix Where is she from, La Femme Fleur (the flower woman)? No one quite knows. Exuding charm and grace, friendly and funny, she strolls among the visitors, chatting about this and that, and especially about the beauty of different cultures. Roving entertainment along the main path. Will be cancelled or postponed in the event of bad weather. Story time 1 to 3 p.m. Presented by Pouce Carré Enjoy a fun and relaxing time discovering books that celebrate gardening and urban agriculture! The storytellers from Pouce Carré will be there to read some fun children’s tales and present fascinating documentaries that will spark a deeper connection with the environment. In French Under the tent near the rose garden. Will be cancelled in the event of bad weather. Workshops – Tent #304 12 must-have herbs for your garden 10 to 10:30 a.m. Presented by Les Arômes du Petit Côteau Join Sara, co-owner of Les Arômes du Petit Côteau, for a lively presentation under the tent. Her passion for herbs is truly contagious—you’ll fall in love with them all over again. Learn more about the origins of herbs, how to grow them and use them, and their benefits to your garden. Participants will receive a small gift. In French Tips for protecting your vegetable garden from pests 11 a.m. to noon Presented by Lili Michaud, agronomist and author The days of spraying chemicals freely in our gardens are gone. Today, gardeners are more aware of the importance of preserving ecosystems and are finding eco-friendly ways to reduce damage from pests and diseases from crop diversity and optimal growing conditions to welcoming beneficial insects, you’ll discover a variety of sustainable strategies in this talk by the author of Protéger son potager des ravageurs et des maladies. In French Bringing the plate and nature together,one garden at a time 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Presented by Marie-Anne Viau, urban agriculture coordinator, Collège Ahuntsic Learn how to turn your garden into a productive and ecological oasis. Discover practical examples of easy-to-grow plant species that enrich the soil, support pollinators and help fill your plate. In French Planning your garden 2 to 3 p.m. Presented by Kristen Perry, Ecogardens by Kiki What’s the secret to a successful vegetable garden? It all starts with a solid plan! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to assess your space, rotate crops, boost yields, choose the right plants and sketch out your garden layout. In French Plants shaped by humans: a unique lookat our relationship with the plant world 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Presented by Audrey Martel, biologist and science communicator Discover how humans have shaped plants over time, and how plants have adapted to our whims! From ancient bonsai, dwarf apple trees and manicured lawns to giant plant sculptures (mosaïcultures), this engaging talk reveals the fascinating interplay between human creativity and plant resilience. A fresh perspective on our complex relationship with the plant world, where transformation becomes a form of art. In French