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
2024 Calendar
March 13
March Break Youth Activity
If you are a Kirkton Horticultural member, your children/grandchildren are invited to a free horticulture activity hosted by the Kirkton Horticultural Youth Committee. A registration form and more details will be emailed to members.
March 27 (Wed)
7 PM
Workshop - Freshen Up Your Houseplants
7 PM via Zoom
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Join Robert Traut in a zoom presentation. He will demonstrate how to divide, prune, repot, fertilize, and care for your houseplants so they are ready for the sunny spring days ahead!
April 17th (Wed)
Workshop - Perennial Pleasure
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Join hosts Robert and Nancy Traut as they tour you through their perennial gardens that are designed to attract butterflies and hummingbirds. They'll discuss the many perennials they grow and how they divide and plant them in a multilevel display that provides flowers, colour and interest in their gardens.
May 7th
Open Meeting
Location: KWCC
7:15 PM - Awakenings
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Topic: Successful Vegetable Gardening
Speaker: Julia Dimakos, www.juliadimakos.com
Pick Up Plant Premium
Spring Mini Flower Show
June 5 (Wed)
Workshop
Bus Trip to Whistling Gardens
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Known for its extensive collection of peonies. Explore over 22 acres of beautiful landscapes. Catered lunch and fountain show.
August 7th (Wed)
Workshop
Mystery Garden Tour
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Details TBA
August 13th
Open Meeting
Location: KWCC
7:15 PM - Festival of Flowers
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Topic: Xeriscaping
Speaker: Sean James, www.seanjames-consulting.ca
Flower and Vegetable Show
Sept. 17th (Tues)
Workshop: Pumpkin Centerpiece
7 PM @ KWCC
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Guest: Rosemary Schaefer
Beautifully designed using succulents
October 1st
Open Meeting
Location: KWCC
7:15 PM - Autumn Splendour
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Topic: Growing Mushrooms
Speaker: Stephan Kanduth, Gourmet Mushrooms Paisley
www.facebook.com/GourmetMushroomsPaisley
Mushroom grow kits available ($45 - order in advance of meeting)
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Nov 19th (Tues.)
Workshop: Seasonal Workshop
7 PM @ KWCC
Details: TBA
Dec. 3rd
Open Meeting
Location: KWCC
7:15 PM - Christmas in the Country
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Topic: Gardening While Old
Speaker: Gary & Dianne Westlake
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 workshops, garden tours and other events
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Contribute to the beautification of the community
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Participate in the vegetable shows
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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
Present your 2024 Membership Card To Receive Discounts at the Following Businesses
Cozyn's
Stratford
Earthen Elegance
Lucan & Exeter
Floral Treasurers
Mitchell
Flower Shop and More
St. Marys
Green Haven Garden Designs
Perth, Line 8, St. Marys
Huron Ridge Acres
Zurich
Lucan Country Gardens
Lucan
Lyric Flowers
St. Marys
Klomps Nursery
St. Pauls
Ontario Growers Supply
London
Parkway Gardens
London
Westland Greenhouses
Grand Bend