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
Please click above to view the Tribute
UPCOMING MEETING and Mini Show - In person and Zoom
Tuesday, May 27th @ 7:30 pm
Speaker: Heather Rajotte
Topic: " "Grass Roots Gardening/Vegetables"
This presentation will focus on simple and effective methods of successful vegetable gardening through companion planting, biodiversity and integrated pest management. Learn the biological origins of vegetables and ways to accommodate their unique needs through everyday means.
Heather Rajotte is a lifelong gardener, horticulturist, and certified plant enthusiast. She obtained her B.Sc in Plant Biology from the University of Guelph, as well as her Horticulture Certificate and Horticulture Diploma. She has previously managed a large garden centre, maintained large vegetable gardens for a farm sanctuary, and served as a gardener for the University of Guelph main campus.
Members will receive an invitation to participate
UPCOMING EVENT:
Society Plant Sale, Saturday, May 17
Guelph Farmers' Market
8:00 am to 1:30 pm
UPCOMING EVENT:
Garden Showcase, Sunday, June 8
The GARDEN SHOWCASE is an annual event that takes place this spring on Sunday, June 8, 2025 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 large property at the edge of Guelph and 7 other gardens for a total of 8 gardens. Continuing this year is the opportunity for a neighbourhood “walking tour”. Two gardens are located close to each other in “The Ward” and one garden is nearby on “Grange Hill”. Guests can stroll through these neighbourhoods observing beautiful boulevard gardens along the way.
Unique to the 2025 Garden Tour is that All the Gardens have been created and tended by members of the Guelph and Wellington County Master Gardener’s group. Members of the GWMG are knowledgeable about plants and enjoy sharing their expertise with the public. This year you will experience first hand learning about gardening from these experts with their own gardens as inspiration!
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, three small gardens- two of which are rental properties and two 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, take with you and adapt these ideas into your own home garden.
See Garden Tour, for garden locations and ticket outlets.
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.
