* ALL IN-PERSON MEETINGS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED UNTIL 2021 DUE TO COVID-19. ZOOM MEETINGS BEGIN IN OCTOBER *
Monthly Meetings
Our meetings are held on the fourth Tuesday of the month at Dublin Street United Church in Guelph, unless otherwise indicated. General announcements and Mini shows begin at 7:30 pm, followed by a featured speaker of current and relevant horticultural topics, and other events starting at 8 pm. Membership in the Guelph Horticultural Society is only $15 a year. For more information see Membership.
JANUARY: Tuesday 28th @ 7:30 pm
Annual General Meeting and Elections
Speaker: Rob Howard: A Longtime Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator, and Renowned Garden Tour Escort
Topic: "The Buffalo You Don't Know: Garden Walk."
FEBRUARY: Tuesday 25th @ 7:30 pm
General Meeting (in the Sanctuary)
Speaker: Paul Knowles: An Award-winning Writer and a Columnist with Metroland Community Papers
Topic: "How Canadian Gardeners can Survive Winter"
MARCH: *CANCELLED* Tuesday 24th @ 6:30 pm
Annual POT LUCK SUPPER and Awards Presentation.
Bring a hot or cold appetizer, entree or dessert, utensils for serving, and your cutlery, plate, and mug.
Speaker: Trish Symons: An Expert Gardener and Popular Speaker
Topic: "Magical Moments in the Garden"
APRIL: *CANCELLED* Tuesday 28th @ 7:30 pm *(6:30 pm Special Event)
General Meeting and Mini Flower Show. Please bring your show entries before 7:15 pm
Speaker: Marion Jarvie: A Popular GHS Speaker
Topic: "Clematis for Everyone"
*From 6:30 "Sharp My Knife" will be available to sharpen your garden tools for a fee, while you enjoy the meeting.
MAY: *CANCELLED* Tuesday 26th @ 7:30 pm
General Meeting and Mini Flower Show. Please bring your show entries before 7:15 pm
Speaker: Jeff Mason of Mason House Gardens, an Instructor, Speaker, and Writer
Topic: "Amazing Annuals" (Plants will be for sale.)
JUNE to AUGUST: NO MEETINGS
SEPTEMBER: *CANCELLED* Tuesday 22nd @ 7:30 pm
General Meeting and Mini Flower Show. Please bring your show entries before 7:15 pm
Speaker: Suzanne Zacharczyk: Garden Enthusiast and Director of Operation for Ontario Master Gardeners
Topic: "Day Streakers and Night Stalkers - Wildlife in the Garden"
OCTOBER: Tuesday 27th @ 7:30 pm through Zoom
Speaker: Martin Ford: A Well-Known Local Garden Designer and Owner of Urban Cottage Landscapes
Topic: "The Benefits of a Woodland Pocket Design
Members will receive an invitation to participate through Zoom
*In-Person Meeting is CANCELLED*
NOVEMBER: Tuesday 24th @ 7:00 pm through Zoom
Speaker: David Hobson
Topic: "Gardens as Art Spaces"
Members will receive an invitation to participate through Zoom
*In-Person Meeting is CANCELLED*
DECEMBER: No Meeting
JANUARY 2021 Meeting: Tuesday 26th @ 7:30 pm