The Guelph Horticultural Society
is one of 14 societies in District 7 of the Ontario Horticultural Association (OHA). Meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Dublin Street United Church in Guelph, ON. Unless otherwise indicated, meetings start with announcements at 7:30 pm, followed by a speaker on current and relevant horticultural topics, at 8 pm
Our Society's Mission is to:
~ encourage a love for horticulture
~ encourage the cultivation of home gardens and vacant spaces
~ promote conservation
~ promote and assist in plans for civic improvements and beautification of the natural environment
~ interest youth in horticulture
A Tribute to Monica Bibby
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UPCOMING MEETING:
Tuesday, April 23rd @ 7:30 pm
General Meeting
Speaker: Andrea Harris
Topic: " City of Guelph's Horticulture Program"
Andrea Harris, lead hand at the horticulture and greenhouses in Guelph, will present detailed information about The City of Guelph's Horticulture program throughout the seasons. She will be highlighting the planning, growing, and design process of the city floral displays we know and love.
UPCOMING EVENT:
Horticultural Design Workshop — Thursday, April 18
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Trinity United Church, 400 Stevenson St N, Guelph
Michelle Goff, a trained horticulturist and judge, will be demonstrating how to create distinctive design types that are part of the mini shows. Workshop participants will then try their hand at creating a parallel design. Participants will need to bring their own container, floral supplies and tools needed to create the design. A list of the supplies required will be provided to participants.
Cost $40.00 plus materials
The Ontario Horticultural Association Convention 2024 — July 12-14
Entitled: "The Heartland of Gardens Growing and Rivers Flowing"
Hosted by District 7 & 8 at the Delta Hotel, 50 Stone Road West, Guelph.
See the OHA Website (gardenontario.org) for more information.
Ongoing:
Complimentary Visit to Royal Botanical Gardens for GHS Members
For details about upcoming events, please see Events.
Guelph Horticultural Society Indigenous Territorial Acknowledgement
The land we cultivate today, and all of Turtle Island, has been under the stewardship of Indigenous peoples, and has been the site of Indigenous tilling for over a thousand years. ...The Guelph Horticultural Society recognizes that the land we work on is ancestral land of the First Peoples and the treaty lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit. We offer respect to the First Nation, Inuit, and Metis peoples of this land - past, present and future. We recognize the significance of the Dish with One Spoon Treaty, an old treaty that encourages us to take what we need, leave enough for future generations and keep the dish clean. From this treaty we understand our role in preserving the habitats for the future of all living species. We are grateful for the knowledge of native plants that our Indigenous people share with us. We are grateful and honoured to have the opportunity to gather, celebrate, learn and cultivate this land.
