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Pick, Prep, Preserve: A Harvesting & Preserving Seminar
Pick, Prep, Preserve: A Harvesting & Preserving Seminar

Sun, Sep 14

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Robert Plante Greenhouses

Pick, Prep, Preserve: A Harvesting & Preserving Seminar

Learn when to harvest and how to preserve your garden's bounty with canning, freezing, and drying tips from homesteader Rebecca Boyar!

Time & Location

Sep 14, 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Robert Plante Greenhouses, 4228 Navan Rd, Navan, ON K4B 1H9, Canada

Guests

About the event

Hosted by Rebecca Boyar


📅 Date: Sunday, September 14th, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

📍 Location: Robert Plante Greenhouses, 4228 Navan Road, Navan, ON


About the Host:

Rebecca Boyar is a seasoned horticulturalist with over 30 years of experience. For the past two decades, she has been homesteading in western Quebec, where she maintains an extensive garden and raises small farm animals. Passionate about sustainability, Rebecca blends horticultural knowledge with practical farming skills to live a self-sufficient and environmentally conscious lifestyle.


Workshop Description:

Your garden is bursting with goodness—but how do you make it last? Join us for Pick, Prep, Preserve, a hands-on seminar focused on harvesting your crops at peak ripeness and preserving them safely for year-round enjoyment.


Rebecca will guide you through essential preservation techniques including drying, freezing, and canning. You’ll gain confidence in storing your seasonal bounty while reducing food waste and saving money. Whether you're new to gardening or looking to expand your homesteading skills, this workshop is packed with practical tips for turning fresh harvests into pantry staples.


What You’ll Learn:

🌿 When & How to Harvest Garden Crops

🌿 Canning Basics for Beginners

🌿 Freezing Techniques That Maintain Freshness

🌿 Safe & Effective Drying Methods

🌿 Tips for Long-Term Storage & Minimizing Waste

🌿 Q&A Session with Rebecca

Tickets

  • General Admission

    This ticket grants entry for 1 person to the Birding 101 Seminar on Saturday, April 5th, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Robert Plante Greenhouses.

    $5.00

    +$0.65 Tax

Total

$0.00

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Robert Plante Greenhouses

Proudly serving Ottawa, Robert Plante Greenhouses is Ottawa's Premier Garden Centre. We offer a diverse range of products, including annuals, perennials, tropicals, houseplants, succulents, cacti, shrubs, trees, garden tools, ornaments, soil, supplies, and more. Visit us to explore our extensive selection for all your gardening needs!

 

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CONTACT INFO

 

ADDRESS

4228 NAVAN RD.

NAVAN, ON

K4B 1H9

 

GENERAL INQUIRIES

(613) 835-9266

info@robertplantegreenhouses.com

PRESS INQUIRIES

Colin Matassa

colin@robertplantegreenhouses.com

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REGULAR HOURS:

9:00 - 5:00    MONDAY

9:00 - 5:00    TUESDAY

9:00 - 5:00    WEDNESDAY

9:00 - 5:00    THURSDAY

9:00 - 5:00    FRIDAY

9:00 - 4:00    SATURDAY

9:00 - 4:00    SUNDAY

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