Herb Workshop Taking Place at The Avant-Garden Shop

The Avant-Garden Shop (165 Sherbrooke Street) is offering a free workshop on Saturday, February 25th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Herbalist Jill Cockerell from Franklin Farms as well as author Claire Sullivan will be offering readings and information regarding the folklore of herbs. For more information about this event and the shop, you can visit them on Facebook.

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There Is A Patch Of 10,000 Pumpkins At Peterpatch Pumpkins In The Patch

If any of you have been travelling up Lansdowne Street West and have noticed a field speckled with plenty of orange, well that is the home of Peterpatch Pumpkins. Owner/Operators Jared Patton and Natalie Schnurr worked long and hard this past Spring planting and caring for all the seeds in hopes of a successful first season. Their hard work has paid off with three acres of nearly 10,000 pumpkins waiting to find homes.

Peterpatch Pumpkins welcomes school/daycare trips and other visitors of course. They are located at 2312 Lansdowne St. W. and can be reached at 705.761.1475.

Have a listen to Natalie's recent interview on CBC's Ontario Morning to learn more about Peterpatch Pumpkins.

[Peterpatch Pumpkins]

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PtboPics: Farmers' Market This Morning

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Learn All About Trees By Taking Tree Identification Workshop At Ecology Park This Sunday

Educating yourself about the many aspects of nature that exist around us can allow full appreciation of the important role nature plays in our daily lives. With this in mind, Peterborough Green-Up is giving the community the opportunity to learn more about our local trees through a Tree Identification Workshop to be held this Sunday (August 14th), from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Ecology Park.

Park coordinator and gardening expert Cathy Dueck will lead the workshop, and help participants identify local trees and discuss their importance in our gardens and urban forest. The workshop is free of charge, and runs rain or shine. For more info on the Tree Identification Workshop, or Ecology Park, ring Cathy Dueck at 705.745.3238 ext. 212.

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PtboPics: So Much To Discover At Ecology Park

I have always heard wonderful things about Ecology Park located off Ashburnham Drive, but had never been there... until today. I was completely amazed by this secret little garden that we are so lucky to have in our city. It was a bustling spot with children admiring the scents of the garden, while parents gathered up plants to purchase. If you haven't yet done so, I highly recommend a visit there. Check out their calendar for upcoming events, and contact them to learn more about summer day camp offerings.

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PtboPics: Stuff That Happened Around The Patch This Long Weekend

Waiting for their first train ride of the year at the zoo! Making fishing lures at the Farmers Market LAWS semi-annual yard sale Plant Sale at the Hutchison House Museum  Getting the blades sharpened for the gardening season

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PtboPics: Saturday Farmer's Market Moves Outdoors For the Season

[Peterborough and District Farmers Market]

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Stuff to Do In Peterborough This Weekend!

Friday

Friends of the Library GIANT Book Sale at the Peterborough Public Library 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Kawartha Quiltmakers' Guild presents Feelings in Fabric Quilt Show, Evinrude Centre, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m., $6

Camp Kawartha Environment Centre presents Nature, Culture & Resilient Communities, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Springkle - a celebration of all things artsy, crafty & tasty, 491 Cordach Crescent, 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.

Saturday

Friends of the Library GIANT Book Sale at the Peterborough Public Library 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Kawartha Quiltmakers' Guild presents Feelings in Fabric Quilt Show, Evinrude Centre, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., $6

14th Annual Earth Day Jackson Creek Clean Up, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Meet at the Monaghan Road entrance of Jackson Park

Springkle - a celebration of all things artsy, crafty & tasty, 491 Cordach Crescent, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Showplace Performance Centre presents Shine Dance Competition, ongoing throughout the day

Chapters presents author Bruce Gravel for a book signing, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. 

Community Living Peterborough presents the 2nd Annual Spring Spectacular, Peterborough Square, 7 p .m. -11 p.m. Tickets $50

Folk Under the Clock presents Ron Sexsmith, Market Hall, 8 p.m. Tickets $35

Sunday

Peterborough Field Naturalists presents Spring Wildlife Walk, 8 a.m. Meet at the Zoo for location details

Millenium Park Clean Up 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Meet at the Boat House next to the Silver Bean Cafe

2011 Peterborough MS Walk, Opening Ceremonies begin at 9:45 a.m. at St. Peter's Secondary School

Kawartha Quiltmakers' Guild presents Feelings in Fabric Quilt Show, Evinrude Centre, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. $6

Showplace Performance Centre presents Shine Dance Competition, ongoing throughout the day

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Stuff To Do In The Best City In The World This Weekend

Friday

Peterborough Garden Show, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Evinrude Centre, $6/Adults, Children - FREE

Emergency #18 Festival of New Dance and Performance by Peterborough-area Artists, 7:30 & 9:00 p.m. shows. Market Hall. $12

Cops for Cancer Peterborough host Battle in the Saddle, 12 p.m. - 12 p.m. (thru to Saturday) Lansdowne Place

Saturday

Crawford Rail Trail Cleanup, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. - FREE

Fleming College Open House, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Wild Rock Outfitters' Annual Spring Gear Swap, 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Cash Only

Encaustic Painting Workshop with Victoria Wallace at the Peterborough Art Gallery - Call for more information - (705) 743-9179

Peterborough Garden Show, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Evinrude Centre, $6/Adults, Children - FREE

Kawartha Turtle Trauma Centre's Annual General Meeting, Riverview Park & Zoo Orientation Centre 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. 

Emergency #18 Festival of New Dance and Performance by Peterborough-area Artists, 7:30 & 9:00 p.m. shows. Market Hall. $12

Sunday

Easter Seals Telethon, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. aired on TVCogeco and CHEX with events and entertainment taking place throughout the telethon at Lansdowne Place  [Related Post]

Peterborough Garden Show, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Evinrude Centre, $6/Adults, Children - FREE

Encaustic Painting Workshop with Victoria Wallace at the Peterborough Art Gallery - Call for more information - (705) 743-9179

Cake Designers' Delight, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Holiday Inn. $5 a person or $10 a Family

Emergency #18 Festival of New Dance and Performance by Peterborough-area Artists, 2:00 & 3:30 p.m. shows. Market Hall. $12

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Reminder: Green Waste Pickup Starts Today In Peterborough

Place your green waste in reusable containers (with labels), bushel baskets or paper yard waste bags. No plastic bags.

Securely tie brush in bundles up to 1 m or 3 feet in length and 30 cm or 12 inches in diameter, weighing no more than 22 kg or 50 lbs.

Enjoy watching the truck take your green waste away.

More info here.

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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