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, March 24^{th @}7:30 pm (Zoom option)
General Meeting and Mini Show
Speaker: Jersey Allyson Fontz
Topic: "Phragmitess"
Jersey is a PhD student who is studying invasive Phragmites, specifically how to expedite native plant community recovery after Phragmites removal.

Hi there! My name is Jersey Allyson Fontz and I'm a 4th year PhD candidate in the Waterloo Wetland Lab, spearheaded by Dr. Rebecca Rooney, at the University of Waterloo. I'm studying the return of native plant species after the successful suppression of Canada's worst invasive species Phragmites australis in Long Point Provincial Park. Native plants aren't always guaranteed to repopulate areas treated for P. australis. I’ve been studying how carefully crafted seeding treatments might be able to help the native plant population return. In my (limited) downtime, I love cooking, baking, reading, and going to concerts!

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

Secateur and Garden Tool Sharpening

Tuesday, April 21^st
Sharp My Knife from Rockwood will be coming to Dublin Street United Church to sharpen your secateurs and other garden tools at 6:30 pm. The van will be set up in the parking lot. You can pick up your sharp tools after the meeting. Payment is cash only and you can check out the prices at: http://www.sharpmyknife.com

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.