Delhi & District Hort Society
Our Society was originally founded in 1932 and was re-organized in 1982 after several years of inactivity. Our society will celebrate its 30th Anniversary this year. The Dogwood is our Society's flower.
Objectives
To promote the protection of the environment and to encourage an interest in horticulture by promoting youth and community involvement.
Meetings
Our meetings are held the 2nd Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Delhi Friendship Centre, 418 Queen Street. There are no meetings held in July and August. Our members plant the flower beds at the Ontario Tobacco Museum during June.
Our meetings include a business meeting, guest speaker, monthly flower & photography competitions, plant sales and draw tables followed by refreshments and fellowship.
Memberships
Our membership fee is $10.00 per person. This membership includes an annual newsletter and 10% off plant sales at several local garden centers.
2012 Events:
February 13
Anita Buehner, “Powerpoint Presentation on Bonnie Heath Lavendar Farm”.
March 12
30th Anniversary Celebration with catered meal & live entertainment.
April 16
TBA
May 14
Phil Ryan, “Villa Nova Estate Winery & Norfolk County Wine Production”.
June 4 - Community Planting at Delhi Tobacco Museum - 6:30 p.m.
Date & location to be announced – 4th Annual Picnic & Potluck – 6:00 p.m.
July & August - No meetings.
September 10
Annual Flower & Vegetable Show
Deb Brenner, Owner Heritage Line Herbs, “Spice Up Your Life”.
October 15
Silent Auction Sale Fundraiser
November 12
Xmas Themed Meeting with Xmas Floral Arranging Presentation by Brenda Austin, Floral Department, Ryerse’s Garden Gallery, Simcoe.
December 10 – Annual General Meeting & Potluck – 6 p.m.
Dates to Remember:
February 4
OHA Carolinian District Six Breakfast Meeting, Centennial Hall, Dunbar St., Glen Morris.
April 21
OHA Carolinian District Six AGM & Spring Workshop, hosted by our Delhi Society – “Celebrating Our Roots” at the Delhi District Secondary School – 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. - $13.00 per person.
May 19
Plant & Bake Sale at the Delhi Tobacco Museum – 8 a.m. to noon
July—August Member Garden Tours — Please let a board member know if you are ready to showcase your garden!
August 17-19
OHA 106th Convention— Niagara Falls, ON – “Gardening Then & Now - 1812 to 2012”
October 10
Joint Meeting of the four Norfolk County Societies at the OMAFRA Bldg., Blue Line Road in Simcoe, 7:30 p.m. – speaker to be announced.
November 3
OHA Carolinian District Six Fall Dinner — Hosted by the Port Dover & Woodhouse Horticultural Society at the Port Dover Community Centre. More info. to follow.
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