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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

Contact Us


This Month's Meeting

Tuesday, September 22th @ 7:30 pm
General Meeting and Mini Flower Show
Speaker: Barry Van der Veer, Little Tree Garden Market
Topic: "A Return to Natives"

Barry Van der Veer

Yup, that’s him as a wee tyke. His grandmother had a thing for bow ties.
He was taught about plants by his grandparents. Long walks in the forests of Lambton County acted as a natural classroom. From those walks came his love and passion for all things shady.
He began his horticultural career at Lost Horizons where he immersed himself in botanical Latin. It remains an underrated language in the world of gardening. He has been employed at Little Tree Garden Market for the past decade. This was his final season. He is now embarking on a new adventure by offering garden consultations and returning to his other hobby of hand dyeing yarn.
A Storybrook Adventure that documents the creation of a series of new gardens planted on his new property with a focus on native species. He is thrilled to have his nephew Daniel with him at the meeting as he has been an integral part of this exciting adventure.

Speaker Series


Annual Garden Tour

Garden Tour Poster

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 24th 
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.