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
2023 Calendar
March 15 (Wed.)
10 AM - 12 PM
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.
May 2nd (Tues.)
Open Meeting @ KWCC
Doors Open at 6:45 PM
Speaker: Jennie Girard
Topic: Planting Pollinators - How You Can Make a Difference
Flower Show
Free Plant Premium Pickup
May 13th (Sat.)
Plant Sale
KWCC Parking Lot
Donated plants and seeds welcomed.
Society memberships available to purchase.
June 5th (Mon.)
Bus Trip
Location: St. Thomas
Details:
Wildflowers Farm for a beehive and garden tour in addition to tea sampling, visit the award-winning St. Thomas Elevated Garden, a locally catered lunch at Bachner Family Farm (salads, sandwiches, Shaw’s ice cream), shop at Canadale Nursery, stroll through Belmont’s impressive Community Gardens.
Cost: $60
June
Edible Walk in June
Guided walk led by Brenda Gallagher
Date and location TBD
Cost: $10
August 2nd (Wed.)
Mystery Tour
Details TBA
August 15th (Tues.)
Open Meeting
Doors Open @ 6:45 PM
Speaker: Nancy Abra
Topic: What's Bugging You?
Flower Show
Sept. 21st (Thurs.)
Workshop: Preserving the Harvest
7 PM @ KWCC
Guest: Diane O'Shea
October 3rd (Tues.)
Open Meeting
Doors Open @ 6:45 PM
Speaker: Mike Prong
Topic: Showstopping Shrubbery
Nov 21st (Tues.)
Workshop: Seasonal Arrangement
7 PM @ KWCC
Dec. 5th (Tues.)
Open Meeting
Doors Open @ 6:45 PM
Speaker: Paul Knowles
Topic: Digging Deeper - Finding the Magic in Your Garden