KIRKTON
KIRKTON HORTICULTURE SOCIETY
The Kirkton Horticulture Society was founded in 1930. Its members have an opportunity to attend guest speaking events, participate in flower and vegetable shows, receive a plant premium in May, contribute to the beautification of the community and take part in bus trips in Ontario.
www.gardenontario.org (Ontario Horticulture Association)
Contact Information: Julie Riddell - phone number 226-378-5192 Email: wjmeriddell@quadro.net
Annual Membership Fee
$10
PRESIDENT
Wendy Aitken
519 284 2110
VICE PRESIDENT
Kathy Holdsworth
519 494 6806
MEMBERSHIP
Cheryl Cade
519 275 1128
2025 Calendar
March 12
March Break Youth Activity
Children will: learn about planting bulbs, plant and take a summer bulb home and watch grow, make a grass baby to care for and enter in the May 6th Flower Show titled “I’m just wild about Hairy”
Contact Judy Thompson 519-666-0315 to register.
9:30 - 11:30 AM
Monday, April 21, 28 & May 12
Floral Design Course
7 PM - St. Marys Legion
Design Course - featuring Miniature, Underwater, and design using wood. Contact Julie Riddell 226-378-5192 to register.
Sat. May 3
Workshop - Spring Activity for Kids
9:30 - 11:30 AM - Kirkton United Church
Succulent planting into a log. The finished products will be entered in the May 6th Flower Show titled “Bump on a Log”.
Contact Judy Thompson 519-666-0315 to register.
Tuesday, May 6
Open Meeting
Location: KWCC
7:15 PM - Ready, Set, Bloom
Topic: Growing Nutritious Food
Speaker: Robert Pavlis, www.gardenmyths.ca
Pick Up Plant Premium
Spring Mini Flower Show
Wed. June 4
Workshop - Concrete Rhubarb Leaf Birdbath
Location: TBD
7 PM
Resting on the ground, the birdbath will have the imprint and shape of a rhubarb leaf. Cost $40.
Space is Limited Contact Deb McRobert 519-808-4911 to register.
Wed. Aug 6
Workshop
Mystery Garden Tour
Details TBA
Contact Kathy Holdsworth 519-494-6806 to register.
Tues. Aug 12
Open Meeting
Location: KWCC
7:15 PM - Summer Romance
Topic: A Summary & Key Takeaways from Studying Gardens Bbroad in Italy & Spain
Speaker: Heather Jerrard, www.mylandscapeartist.ca
Flower and Vegetable Show
Date TBD
Workshop: Hydroponic Growing Sprouts, Microgreens & More
Cost $10
Contact Deb Pihl 519-859-5072 to register.
Tues. Oct 7
Open Meeting
Location: KWCC
7:15 PM - Autumn Splendour
Topic: Wild, Weird, and Wacky Weather
Speaker: David T. Chapman, www.davidchapman.com
Fall Tasting Fair & Vendor Market
Tues. December 2
Open Meeting
Location: KWCC
7:15 PM - Christmas Joy
Topic: Ticks
Speaker: Dr. Andrew Peregrine
University of Guelph Veterinary College
Annual General Meeting
Mini Christmas Flower Show
Benefits of Joining
Members have the opportunity to:
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Gain information from interesting speakers
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Participate in the flower and vegetable shows (show shecules available from the Flower Show Chair Deb McRobert at debmcrobert@gmail.com or 519-808-4911
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Participate in workshops, garden tours and other events
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Contribute to the beautification of the community by attending scheduled "garden parties"
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Receive a plant premium at the May meeting
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Enjoy insurance coverage for all horticulture society bus trips in Ontario
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Volunteer as a director or committee member - help with events, donate time and/or talent (computer, social media, organizing, speaking)
Present your 2025 Membership Card To Receive Discounts at the Following Businesses
Cozyn's Garden Gallery
Stratford
Earthen Elegance
Lucan & Exeter
Floral Treasurers
Mitchell
Flower Shop and More
St. Marys
The Garden in Harrington
Harrington
Huron Ridge Greenhouses
Zurich
Lucan Country Gardens
Lucan
Lyric Flowers
St. Marys
Klomps Home & Garden
St. Pauls
Ontario Growers Supply
London
Verbeek's Farm and Garden
Clinton
Parkway Gardens
London
Westland Greenhouses
Grand Bend