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 and Mini Show - In person and Zoom
Tuesday, March 25th @ 7:30 pm
Speaker: Kyle Horner
Topic: " Plants and the Bugs Who Love Them"
Kyle Horner is a science communicator and naturalist from Guelph, Ontario. He is a lifelong birder, but has a particular affection for some of the less appreciated aspects of nature, and a passion for teaching about them. Kyle currently works as the NatureCounts Engagement Coordinator for Birds Canada, and is a tour leader for Quest Nature Tours.
UPCOMING EVENT:
Horticultural Basic Floral Design Workshop — Saturday, March 22
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm — Approximate cost: $65.00
Trinity United Church, 400 Stevenson St N, Guelph
Michelle Goff, a trained horticulturist and OHA Judge, will present a half day workshop on Basic Floral Design - great for novice designers. The workshop will focus on the principles and elements of design as related to traditional designs. Then, discussion and demonstrations of miniature, small, line, crescent, water viewing and parallel designs will be presented. Notes will be provided. Workshop participants will then try their hand at creating a crescent design. Floral materials will be supplied for the crescent design. Please see the list below for items participants need to bring.
Material list:
• A low container with an opening of 7.5 cm (3 Inches). For example, you can glue a tuna can to a dollar store plate and paint the can to disguise it i.e., black on a black plate. A small urn vase also works well.
• Secateurs, scissors/snips for cutting plant material
• Drop cloth, i.e., a tea towel as a work surface on the table
• Large grocery bag to protect your arrangement from the cold when leaving
• Pen/pencil for additional notes
• Beverage if desired
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.
