Note: $5.00 for non-members.At our monthly meetings there is always a knowledgeable speaker who talks on some aspect of horticulture and gardening. There are also various activities such as gardening demos, plant exchanges, flower shows, information sharing, etc. An evening with a Pot Luck supper and speaker is held in March, while in November our annual holiday evening takes place. Click on "Meetings" to learn more.
Discounts:
The Society is fortunate to have the following nurseries offer discounts to our members: Royal City Nursery; Meadowville Garden Centre; Greenscape Nursery; Knapp's Country Market and Nurseries. Members also receive discounted costs to Society workshops and trips.
Flower Shows:
Members may enter our flower shows and win cash prizes and awards. Shows are held in conjunction with the April, May, September and October meetings. A larger show, open for public viewing, is held in July.
Workshops and Trips:
Workshops on various aspects of horticulture and flower arranging are held periodically. A bus trip to Canada Blooms takes place in March. Click on "Events" to see all that is planned.
Newsletter:
As a member you receive a newsletter three times a year. Members also receive a yearbook with detailed information on all Society activities.
Civic Work:
The Society contributes to the beautification of Guelph at five locations in the city: Front area of Red Cross Building on Yarmouth Street; IODE Cross of Sacrifice plantings beside Via Rail Station; Markle Park planting on Cardigan Street; Frank Cotter Memorial planting on Edinburgh Road; GCVI sign planting on Paisley Road.
Other Society Events:
March - Bus Trip to Canada Blooms; April - Floral Design Workshop; May - Plant Sale; July - Flower Show; July - Garden Tour. See "Events".
District 7 Events (open to Society members):
As part of the District 7 of the provincial Ontario Horticultural Association (O.H.A.) members are welcome at the following District event. April - District meetings with two speakers (hosted by Erin Society), August - O.H.A. Convention in Barrie; September - District horticulture and flower arranging workshop; October - District meeting with two speakers (hosted by Shelburne Society).
