Monthly Meeting April 12., The 2023 "How to Photograph Your Garden" Members Only

 

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Freeman Patterson is a renowned photographer, author, and teacher of visual design and a longtime member of Fundy Gardeners. He is well-known for his unique approach to gardening, which involves incorporating both temporary and permanent aspects of the natural environment into his garden designs. This approach results in beautiful and harmonious landscapes that seamlessly blend with the surrounding habitat.

Freeman's garden in Shamper’s Bluff, NB, is a thriving garden that features over 150 different varieties of rhododendrons and 50 species of azaleas, with a total of more than 1000 plants in all. Freeman's garden serves as a testament to his skill in creating beautiful and harmonious landscapes.

In his upcoming presentation, "How to Photograph your Garden," Freeman will showcase his garden and several other outstanding Canadian gardens. He will use his stunning photographic talents to capture the beauty and inspiration of these remarkable spaces. Attendees can expect to learn valuable tips and tricks for capturing the essence of their own gardens through photography. Whether you're an experienced photographer or just starting out, Freeman's presentation is sure to be both informative and inspiring.

Quispamsis Engagement Session - Building Connected Communities: Adapting to the Climate Crisis Through Nature

Link to the above seminar

https://nben.ca/en/get-involved/events/all-events/climate-change-adaptation-collaborative/rki-engagement-sessions/650-rki-engagement-quispamsis.html

February 1,2023- Monthly Meeting

 Todd Boland will be sharing, via zoom at 7:00 P.M  his experience and expertise growing native plants. He is the horticulturist at the Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden, where he designs and maintains six acres of horticultural plantings.A prolific photographer, writer and international lecturer, he has authored six photographic field guides on the flora of Atlantic Canada including Trees and Shrubs of the Maritimes and The Wildflowers of New Brunswick.   More recently he has completed his third gardening book, this one co-authored with Nova Scotian Jamie Ellison, entitled Gardening for Acidic Soils.

Monthly Meeting Jan 11-2023- via Zoom

 

This month's guest speaker is Robyn Shortt, a fine art nature photographer who lives and works in Fredericton, New Brunswick.  Robyn has a background in both biology and art. She is happiest working out in nature, observing and photographing plants, animals and landscapes.

Her presentation, “Fleeting moments of perfection on the border of order and Wildness.” shows a collection of garden photographs made in Seattle, Vancouver, Edmonton, and New Brunswick, with a discussion on how photographing gardens which have shaped her perspective on nature photography and art.  This love and perspective towards nature can be seen at https://www.robynshortt.com. 

Dec Meeting Dec 7 -2022 @7pm

Saint James the Less Church, 170 Rothesay Rd

Mask wearing Recommended

Presentation- Around the world in 20 minutes- a visual journey with Jan and Peter Wilshaw

In the Gym - Christmas Treats /Refreshments /Book sales

PLEASE BRING YOUR FAVORITE CHRISTMAS MUG

Fundy Gardner’s 2022 Garden Tour visual Tour by Steve Nason’s

Door prizes

50/50 Draw

Next meeting ( Zoom)- Wednesday 4 Jan 2023 @7 pm speaker TBA

Fundy Gardeners Monthly Meeting Nov 2,2022

 Owls!!! Voices in the Night 

Jim has always had a strong interest in nature, and birds in particular. This comes from his Dad, who painted, sketched and carved birds and animals as a hobby. When he was just a little boy his father took him for walks in the woods on his shoulders because Jim was too small to walk that far. A retired Professional Accountant (CPA, CMA), he now has more time to spend in the field observing and taking photographs, which he loves to share with interested audiences. Jim has had the privilege of serving in a number of related roles as a volunteer, including President of the Saint John Naturalists' Club, Chair of the New Brunswick Wildlife Trust Fund and Chair of the B Bird Records Committee. He provides weekly comments on birds for the Sightings page of the Telegraph-Journal newspaper and contributes from time to time to CBC Radio, discussing nature-related topics.

In 2018 Jim was awarded the national Roland Mitchener Conservation Award by the Canadian Wildlife Federation for outstanding conservation research, and in 2019 was invested into the Order of New Brunswick for his long-term commitment to conservation in this province.

October 5,2022 Monthly Meeting Bee Keeping Basics

BrettLynn Farms Our Story-Devin and Kelly Cooke are the proud owners of BrettLynn Farms.

What began as a hobby has quickly grown to provide fresh, natural honey and beeswax products throughout New Brunswick and beyond. Their apiary and retail store is located in the small fishing village of Back Bay, in Charlotte county NB.

BrettLynn farms bees are used for pollination services, unpasteurized honey, and top quality, all-natural handcrafted skincare products, including soaps and lotions. This brand new retail location in Back Bay NB allows its customers an opportunity to enjoy a cup of coffee, a cone of ice cream and to purchase their beeswax products. With an onsite observation hive that provides people with a close-up look at the hardworking honey bees, this location has also become a valuable resource for folks that want to learn more.

They are a small family business that values each and every one of its customers, and they are passionate about sharing their love for bees and their crucial place in our ecosystem.

BrettLynn Farms truly believes in protecting the earth’s most important pollinators and cultivating a community by providing quality, small-batch products that you are guaranteed to love.