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, October 27^{th @}7:30 pm
General Meeting and Mini Flower Show
Speaker: Bonnie Sitter
Topic: "Ontario Farmerettes"

Always curious, Bonnie found a captivating little photo in her husband's photos after he died. Three girls were sitting on the running board of an old car. When she flipped the phot, an intriguing caption read: "Farmerettes about 1946." The more she researched, the more she enjoyed the history she was discovering. She decided that perhaps this was a story that others might like.
"Onion Skins and Peach Fuzz: Memories of Ontario Farmerettes", co-authored with Shirleyan English, was published in 2019. A play was developed from the book and was performed on two stages in 2024. A Farmerette stamp was introduced for Remembrance Day in 2024 due to Bonnie's lobbying. Now, a 50-minute documentary film has been produced. Directed by Colin Field, "We Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes" is a documentary film that tells the extraordinary story of approximately 40,000 teenage girls who volunteered on Canadian farms and helped to win the Second World War.

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

Penny Table Evening

Tuesday, November 24^th
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.

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.