Events for 2026

Basic Design Workshop — Saturday, March 21

1:00 pm to 4:00 pm — Approximate cost: TBD

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.

Secateur and Garden Tool Sharpening — Tuesday, April 28

Sharp My Knife from Rockwood will be coming to Dublin Street United Church to sharpen your secateurs and other garden tools at 6:30 pm. The van will be set up in the parking lot. You can pick up your sharp tools after the meeting. Payment is cash only and you can check out the prices at: http://www.sharpmyknife.com

Society Plant Sale — Saturday, May 16

8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Guelph Farmers Market
Come early — plants sell quickly

Garden Showcase — Sunday, June 14

GARDEN SHOWCASE is an annual event that takes place this spring on Sunday, June 14, 2026 from 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm. You will enjoy this self-guided tour of outstanding Guelph gardens. This popular event is great value for money priced at $15. There will be one country property and 6 other gardens for a total of 7 gardens. Continuing this year is the opportunity for two neighbourhood “walking tours”. Guests can stroll through these neighbourhoods observing beautiful boulevard gardens along the way.

As always there is a wide variety of garden styles and an interesting diversity of plants to discover. In the mix are three large gardens, one small garden and three average city properties. Explore creative ideas in design, eco practices, vegetable growing, garden structures and art objects integrated into the landscape. Enhance your experience of the gardens with local artists displaying their artwork and local musicians playing as you wander.

Learn and satisfy your curiosity by posing questions to the Garden Owners, Garden Minders and Master Gardeners who are available to share their knowledge and expertise with you. Learn from them, talk with them and adapt these ideas into your own home garden.

More information about tickets and locations to come

Annual Summer Flower Show — Saturday, June 21 (Tentative)

Old Quebec Street Shoppes, 55 Wyndham St. (downtown Guelph) See page 22 of the 2025 Yearbook for the entry schedule.

REEP Rain Garden and Tree Care Presentation — Saturday, July 11

Residential areas, from lawns to boulevards, play an important role in shaping the health and resilience of our cities. Trees and rain gardens are two ways that homeowners can move beyond traditional lawns and create spaces that offer greater benefits to people and the environment, helping manage stormwater, improving soil and air quality, and providing crucial wildlife habitat. During this walk, join Reep's tree and plant experts to explore how trees and rain gardens can be integrated into your property. You'll learn about local tree canopy and identification, the benefits and challenges of growing trees in urban settings, and practical approaches to tree care. We will also tour some of the rain gardens installed through the City of Guelph's Rain Garden Rebate Program, offering inspiration and insight into rain garden design, construction and maintenance.

More details to come.

Visit to Honey Bee Research Centre at the University of Guelph — Wednesday, August 12 at 1:00 pm

460 Stone Road East
We have planned an interesting afternoon for members to visit the Honey Bee Research Centre at the University of Guelph. The new facility, The Lukevich Pinchin Honey Bee Research Centre is located at 460 Stone Road East and the tour will last 2 hours. Come and learn about these fascinating creatures who are important pollinators and make us wonderful honey!
The tour fee is $5.00 per person.

Penny Table Evening — Tuesday, November 24

Doors open at 6:30 pm. Dublin Street United Church

Penny Table items are to be at the church by 7:00 pm.
7:30 pm. Meeting starts.
Speaker: Michelle Goff. Michelle will be presenting a “Christmas Design Demonstration”. Michelle will inspire us with her holiday design ideas using living plant material.

Please donate new or gently used items only.
Penny table prizes to be won.