The Guelph Horticultural Society...

is one of 13 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 Mission

~ 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

Become a Member Today

$20.00 for a full-year membership
Fellowship with other gardeners
8 monthly meetings with excellent speakers and delicious refreshments
Discounts at selected nurseries
Bus tours, workshops and demonstrations
Flower/horticultural shows with cash rewards

Join The GHS

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers have been vital to keeping Guelph beautiful for over one hundred years. You can make a difference by volunteering today. The GHS needs volunteers to keep the Societies legacy alive.

Volunteer opportunities include:

Joining the Board of Directors
City beautification projects
Flower shows
Garden tour
Plant sale
Mentoring

This Month's Meeting

Tuesday, February 24^{th @}7:30 pm (Zoom option)
General Meeting and Mini Show
Speaker: Danielle Gignac
Topic: "Community Gardens"
Danielle has participated in community gardening for the past 11 years.

Danielle is a lifelong gardener, starting out at a young age as a Junior Gardener with her hometown Horticultural Society. Beginning with an interest in vegetable growing, she has now established large annual and perennials gardens, as well as various fruit bushes and trees. In 2021, at the encouragement of friends, she started a roadside stand selling bouquets on weekends, and her summers are now largely spent growing and arranging cut flowers.

Danielle has been involved in community gardens for over 13 years, both as a gardener and a member of planning committees. Most recently, she designed the expanded garden layout for the St. George's Park Community Garden.

Danielle has been a member of the Guelph Wellington Master Gardeners for 6 years and is also a licensed architect. She enjoys how gardening brings people together in a unique way.

Speaker Series

Annual Garden Tour

Every year, the GHS search through the many gardens that grace the back and front yards of our neighbours to select those gardens that provide a new and unique perspective. Usually 8 or 9 are picked to be showcased. For this year’s tour information click on the button below.

Garden Showcase

Meetings and Mini Shows

The GHS holds Society meeting and Mini Shows throught the year. To see our meeting shedule, click on the button below

Meeting Schedule

Events

The GHS holds Society special events throught the year. To see our events shedule, click on the button below

Events Schedule

Next Event

Design Workshop with Michelle Goff

Saturday, March 21^st 1:00 to 4:00 pm
At Trinity United Church
400 Stevenson St N. Guelph
Building on last year’s basic floral design course, Michelle Goff will present a half day course focusing on the 6 design styles asked for in the mini shows this year. Participants will then create one of the design styles, either the vertical design or horizontal design. She will also discuss modern designs, structures in designs, and foam-free alternatives for designs. Participants should bring secateurs, sharp knife or scissors to cut plant material, a table cover, water bottle

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.