General:
Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of the month at Dublin Street United Church, Dublin Street, Guelph starting at 7:30 p.m. for Basic Gardening Demo and 8:00 p.m. for Speaker (6:30 in March and November). Membership is $10.00 a year - see "Membership".
Monthly Meetings (September - May):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 selected nurseries offer discounts to our members. Members also receive discounted costs to Society workshops and trips.
Flower Shows:
You may enter one of our flower shows and win cash prizes. Mini 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 what is planned.
Newsletter:
As a member you receive a newsletter three times a year. Members also receive a yearbook with general and flower show information.
Civic Work:
The Society contributes to the beautification of Guelph by planting and maintaining various flower beds and parks in the citty and by assisting with the street tree planting program.
Junior Program "Roots":
A juniour program gives children from 6 to 14 years of age a chance to learn abour gardening. Click on "Junior Program" for more info.
Other Society Events:
March - Bus trip to Canada Blooms; May - Plant Sale; July - Flower Show; July - Garden Tour.
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 Maryborough Society), October - Youth BBQ; July - O.H.A. Convention in Peterborough; September - District horticulture and flower arranging workshop; October - District meeting with two speakers (hosted by Harriston Society).
