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SUMMARY:Annual Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:We are busy getting ready for our big Plant Sale on May 9th! Tables throughout the McConaghy Centre gymnasium will be overflowing with Perennials\, Annuals\, Tropicals\, Succulents\, Herbs and Vegetables. Signs will identify plants that are Native and Pollinator-friendly. Plants will primarily be from a member-tended Greenhouse in Richmond Hill. \nIn addition to plants\, our big public sale will include garden-related items such as new and gently used books and magazines. \nOur popular Worm Compost will be available for pickup on May 9th by individuals who have pre-ordered. There may be a few additional bags available for sale on a first-come-first-served basis.  But\, why wait? Secure yours now! \nBuy Worm Compost \nNever been to one of our Plant Sales? Society member Chris Robart snapped and posted photos of our 2025 and 2024 events to his Flickr account. \nSee Chris Robart’s 2025 Photos \nSee Chris Robart’s 2024 Photos
URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/annual-plant-sale-2/
LOCATION:McConaghy Centre\, 10100 Yonge Street\, Richmond Hill\, L4C 1T8
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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SUMMARY:May General Meeting: Guest Speaker Sally Hossain\, "Attracting Pollinators to Your Garden"
DESCRIPTION:Pollinators face threats from climate change\, habitat loss\, misuse of pesticides\, and also invasive species that impact their ability to thrive and survive. This presentation will highlight ways gardeners can help through actions such as selecting pollinator friendly plants and providing habitat essential to pollinator survival. \nMaster Gardener and Richmond Hill Garden & Horticultural Society Director Sally Hossain has been gardening for more than 40 years\, and her education includes a BSc in Biology and additional horticultural studies at the University of Guelph. Sally has prepared and presented compelling educational materials on topics such as pollinators\, native plants and vegetable gardening for organizations including the University of Guelph\, the City of Richmond Hill\, libraries\, our local hospital staff\, and horticultural societies. She is a dynamic individual with years of experience leading teams to define our horticultural society’s Speaker Program\, Greenhouse production\, Plant Sales\, and Hill House Hospice Garden Maintenance. \nTonight’s guest speaker is a resident of Richmond Hill and will be participating in-person. \nMembers: Instructions for participation in this virtual and in-person event will be emailed to members twice – once on the Friday prior to the meeting\, and again on Monday. Instructions are also available by logging into our site and checking the “members-only” version of this event. \nVisitors: Guests are welcome to participate in this virtual and in-person event at a nominal fee of $5.00. Instructions for participation will be emailed to non-society members who complete the registration process prior to the event start time. Please visit the website at https://www.richmondhillgardensociety.org/event-6494024 for more information. \nAbout In-Person Attendance at the McConaghy Centre:  \n\nDoors to the auditorium open at 7:00 pm\nThe meeting begins promptly at 7:30 pm\nPlease bring a mug or cup if you would like hot coffee or tea
URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/may-general-meeting-guest-speaker-sally-hossain-attracting-pollinators-to-your-garden/
LOCATION:McConaghy Centre\, 10100 Yonge Street\, Richmond Hill\, L4C 1T8
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:April General Meeting – Guest Speaker Gary Lewis “Hot New Plants"
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker Gary Lewis\, “Hot New Plants: Cutting Edge Garden Plants for Cutting Edge Gardens”\nPhoenix Perennials is reputed to be among the first nurseries in Canada – and even the world – to offer new cultivars developed by the best international breeders. Nursery owner\, Gary Lewis\, will give us the inside track on recent new cutting edge garden plants and talk about where plant breeding is heading in the future. If you love new plants\, you won’t want to miss this talk! \nGary Lewis has had a lifelong passion for plants. While completing a Masters of Science degree in Botany\, Gary became the owner of Phoenix Perennials on his 28th birthday. Since then\, he has greatly expanded the business into a dynamic\, award-winning\, destination nursery for Western Canada. In 2013 Phoenix Perennials launched Canadian mail order to bring their unique plant selection to a broader audience and now ships more than 2\,500 plants a year to avid gardeners from coast to coast to coast. Commendations include earning the title\, “Communicator of the Year” in 2013 by the BC Landscape and Nursery Association.\nGary is a regular speaker at garden clubs and has appeared many times on radio and television. In addition to writing articles for gardening magazines such as Fine Gardening\, he authored the award winning\, “The Complete Book of Ground Covers\,” published in 2022.   \nMembers: Instructions for participation in this virtual and in-person event will be emailed to members twice – once on the Friday prior to the meeting\, and again on Monday. Instructions are also available by logging into our site and checking the “members-only” version of this event. \nVisitors: Guests are welcome to participate in this virtual and in-person event at a nominal fee of $5.00. Instructions for participation will be emailed to non-society members who complete the registration process prior to the event start time. Visit our website at https://richmondhillgardensociety.org/event-6492581 \nAbout In-Person Attendance at the McConaghy Centre:  \n\nDoors to the auditorium open at 7:00 pm. \nThe meeting begins promptly at 7:30 pm.\nPlease sign-in upon arrival.\nTo help us get to know each other\, members and visitors are encouraged to wear a name tag. If you don’t have a name tag\, a temporary one will be provided.\nPlease bring a mug or cup if you would like hot coffee or tea.\nClick here for more information about our General Meetings\, including directions to the McConaghy Centre.
URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/annual-general-meeting-2/
LOCATION:McConaghy Centre\, 10100 Yonge Street\, Richmond Hill\, L4C 1T8
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SUMMARY:Seedy Saturday: Sprouting into Spring Spring is the perfect time to grow something new!
DESCRIPTION:Seedy Saturday: Sprouting into Spring\nSpring is the perfect time to grow something new! Pick up free seeds for your garden or share seeds you’ve harvested for others to enjoy. A variety of packets will be available while supplies last. Get expert tips to help your garden thrive. In partnership with Richmond Hill Horticultural Society and the Lake Simcoe South Master Gardeners.
URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/seedy-saturday-sprouting-into-spring-spring-is-the-perfect-time-to-grow-something-new/
LOCATION:RichmondHill Public Library Central Branch\, 1 Atkinson Street\, Richmond Hill\, L4C 0H5
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:March General Meeting: Guest Speaker Dave McCulloch\, "Live Well\, Garden Better"
DESCRIPTION:As we age\, we often see decreasing physical ability (e.g.\, lifting and balancing) which can reduce and restrict our ability to carry out certain gardening activities. An older gardener might ask\, “When did the decline begin?” A younger gardener might ask\, “Is the decline inevitable?” And\, as our winter slumber ends\, most gardeners should be asking\, “How can I physically prepare for all the tasks of the gardening season?” Dave will answer these questions while discussing prevention and risk reduction strategies\, so we can live well\, garden better\, and garden longer\, by preventing the preventable and risk managing the rest. \nRichmond Hill Garden and Horticultural Society member David McCulloch is a certified personal trainer and an avid gardener. Following 34 years as a meteorologist\, he became a personal trainer in 2013 to help others reach their health and fitness goals and to compliment his skills as a karate instructor. He quickly focused on working with the 50+ demographic and began specializing in working with populations such as those with low back pain\, arthritis\, and osteoporosis. Dave and his wife\, Heather Auld\, also a meteorologist\, focus their gardening efforts on adding native species and implementing weather and climate smart gardening practices. Their garden is considered a popular\, “must visit” stop on local Garden Tours. \nTonight’s guest speaker is a resident of Richmond Hill and will be participating in-person. \nMembers: Instructions for participation in this virtual and in-person event will be emailed to members twice – once on the Friday prior to the meeting\, and again on Monday. Instructions are also available by logging into our site and checking the “members-only” version of this event. \nVisitors: Guests are welcome to participate in this virtual and in-person event at a nominal fee of $5.00. Instructions for participation will be emailed to non-society members who complete the registration process prior to the event start time. Please visit the website at https://www.richmondhillgardensociety.org/event-6492557 for more information. \nAbout In-Person Attendance at the McConaghy Centre:  \n\nDoors to the auditorium open at 7:00 pm\nThe meeting begins promptly at 7:30 pm\nPlease bring a mug or cup if you would like hot coffee or tea
URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/march-general-meeting-guest-speaker-dave-mcculloch-live-well-garden-better/
LOCATION:McConaghy Centre\, 10100 Yonge Street\, Richmond Hill\, L4C 1T8
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:February General Meeting: Guest Speaker Sally Hossain\, "Small Space Vegetable Gardening"
DESCRIPTION:With food costs rising and food insecurity being a frequent news and discussion topic\, it’s no surprise that many people are interested in learning how to grow their own food. Have you ever wanted to plant a vegetable garden but thought you did not have enough space for one? Well\, think again! “Small Space Vegetable Gardening” will cover how you can have a garden and maximize your yields in a very small space. Tonight’s speaker will explain how square foot garden design and use of containers can be leveraged to overcome space constraints. \nMaster Gardener and Richmond Hill Garden & Horticultural Society Director Sally Hossain has been gardening for more than 40 years\, and her education includes a BSc in Biology and additional horticultural studies at the University of Guelph. Sally has prepared and presented compelling educational materials on topics such as pollinators\, native plants and vegetable gardening for organizations including the University of Guelph\, the City of Richmond Hill\, libraries\, our local hospital staff\, and horticultural societies. She is a dynamic individual with years of experience leading teams to define our horticultural society’s Speaker Program\, Greenhouse production\, Plant Sales\, and Hill House Hospice Garden Maintenance. \nTonight’s guest speaker is a resident of Richmond Hill and will be participating in-person.  Additionally\, a representative of the York Region Food Network (YRFN) will briefly speak about the YRFN. \nMembers: Instructions for participation in this virtual and in-person event will be emailed to members twice – once on the Friday prior to the meeting\, and again on Monday. Instructions are also available by logging into our site and checking the “members-only” version of this event. \nVisitors: Guests are welcome to participate in this virtual and in-person event at a nominal fee of $5.00. Instructions for participation will be emailed to non-society members who complete the registration process prior to the event start time. Please visit the website at https://www.richmondhillgardensociety.org/event-6491072 for more information \nAbout In-Person Attendance at the McConaghy Centre:  \n\nDoors to the auditorium open at 7:00 pm\nThe meeting begins promptly at 7:30 pm\nPlease bring a mug or cup if you would like hot coffee or tea
URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/february-general-meeting-guest-speaker-sally-hossain-small-space-vegetable-gardening/
LOCATION:McConaghy Centre\, 10100 Yonge Street\, Richmond Hill\, L4C 1T8
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is our annual business meeting and during it\, we will elect our Officers and Directors. The meeting will cover our 2025 finances and activities.  Awards\, recognition certificates and service pins will be presented. \nMembers: Instructions for virtual participation via Zoom will be emailed to members twice – once on the Friday prior to the meeting\, and again on Monday. Instructions are also available by logging into our site and checking the “members-only” version of this event\, which will be available in early January. \nVisitors: Guests are welcome to participate in this hybrid meeting at no charge. Instructions for virtual participation via Zoom will be emailed to non-society members who fill out a registration form prior to the meeting start time by clicking on the “Register” button. Please visit the website at https://www.richmondhillgardensociety.org/event-6379007 for more information.
URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/annual-general-meeting-3/
LOCATION:McConaghy Centre\, 10100 Yonge Street\, Richmond Hill\, L4C 1T8
CATEGORIES:Society Meeting
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SUMMARY:October General Meeting: Guest Speaker Kiki Alwan
DESCRIPTION:October General Meeting: Guest Speaker Kiki Alwan\, “Flowering Plants Indoors: Orchids and More”\nTonight’s speaker invites us to dive into the enchanting world of indoor flowering plants. Her presentation will focus on orchids and other stunning bloomers. We will gain insights into their care\, blooming cycles\, and tips for creating our own flourishing indoor gardens filled with color and fragrance. \nKiki Alwan is a traveling floral and horticultural designer\, specializing in creating living green walls\, terrariums\, and dish gardens. She enjoys teaching people how to care for their tropical plants and guiding them in creating their own unique bouquets and arrangements.   \nTonight’s guest speaker is planning to attend the meeting in-person. Should inclement weather prevent her from traveling to Richmond Hill\, a live video broadcast of her remote participation will be projected onto a large screen in the auditorium. \nFinal Flower Show of 2025 \nIn-person meeting attendees are invited to enjoy the Autumn and Harvest Flower Show following tonight’s guest speaker presentation.\nPlease consider exhibiting specimens from your own garden (More info.). Entries need to arrive by 6:15 pm and new participants should contact our Flower Show Director for support and an exhibitor number. \n\n \nMembers: Instructions for participation in this virtual and in-person event will be emailed to members twice – once on the Friday prior to the meeting\, and again on Monday. Instructions are also available by logging into our site and checking the “members-only” version of this event. \nVisitors: Guests are welcome to participate in this virtual and in-person event at a nominal fee of $5.00. Instructions for participation will be emailed to non-society members who complete the registration process prior to the event start time. Please visit https://www.richmondhillgardensociety.org/event-6035325 for more information \nAbout In-Person Attendance at the McConaghy Centre:  \n\nDoors to the auditorium open at 7:00 pm\nThe meeting begins promptly at 7:30 pm\nPlease bring a mug or cup if you would like hot coffee or tea\nMasks are not required\, but are encouraged
URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/october-general-meeting-guest-speaker-kiki-alwan/
LOCATION:McConaghy Centre\, 10100 Yonge Street\, Richmond Hill\, L4C 1T8
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:September General Meeting: Guest Speaker Claudette Sims\, "A Gardening Conundrum
DESCRIPTION:September General Meeting: Guest Speaker Claudette Sims\, “A Gardening Conundrum: Why are Invasive Plants Sold in Nurseries?”\nInvasive plants are considered by many to be a threat to biodiversity\, human health\, and our economy. And\, they threaten native plants\, insects\, animals\, and our forests. So why are they sold in nurseries? Tonight’s speaker says that the Master Gardeners of Ontario receive so many questions on this subject that they decided to investigate. After months of research\, Claudette Sims has some surprising answers to share with us. But more importantly\, she has suggestions for moving forward. \nClaudette Sims joined the Master Gardeners of Ontario in 2004 and served as President for six years. She was a regular panelist and lead on the weekly CBC radio online garden chat for many years and also subbed in for Ed Lawrence on the radio\, which she says was a thrilling but scary experience. Claudette is currently Administrator for the very successful Master Gardeners of Ontario Facebook Group which is nearing 58\,000 members\, featuring a great team of Master Gardeners who provide gardening advice for the public.  Along with Cathy Kavassalis\, Claudette is working to further the work of the Canadian Coalition for Invasive Plant Regulation (CCIPR) to stop the sale of high-risk invasive plants that harm biodiversity. Claudette’s most recent passion continues to be adding larval host plants for butterflies and specific native plants for specialist bees.   \nTonight’s guest speaker is planning to attend the meeting remotely\, via Zoom.  A live video broadcast of her remote participation will be projected onto a large screen in the auditorium. \nMembers: Instructions for participation in this virtual and in-person event will be emailed to members twice – once on the Friday prior to the meeting\, and again on Monday. Instructions are also available by logging into our site and checking the “members-only” version of this event. Please visit https://www.richmondhillgardensociety.org/event-6035318 for more information. \nVisitors: Guests are welcome to participate in this virtual and in-person event at a nominal fee of $5.00. Instructions for participation will be emailed to non-society members who complete the registration process prior to the event start time. \nAbout In-Person Attendance at the McConaghy Centre:  \n\nDoors to the auditorium open at 7:00 pm\nThe meeting begins promptly at 7:30 pm\nPlease bring a mug or cup if you would like hot coffee or tea\nMasks are not required\, but are encouraged
URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/september-general-meeting-guest-speaker-claudette-sims/
LOCATION:McConaghy Centre\, 10100 Yonge Street\, Richmond Hill\, L4C 1T8
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:August General Meeting: "Preserving the Harvest" with Karen Hollingshead
DESCRIPTION:Late summer is a great time to learn how to preserve the bounty produced from our gardens. Tonight’s speaker\, Karen Hollingshead\, will cover techniques such as dehydrating\, freezing\, preserving and canning; and will share some recipes that can be applied to our own harvested edibles. \nIf you were ever to experience a food shortage\, Karen Hollingshead would be the perfect next door neighbor. With the help of her dehydrator\, steam juicer\, canners\, freeze dryer and vacuum sealer\, her densely planted 800-square-foot garden feeds not only herself and her husband Steve\, but also both sets of parents.\nKaren’s fascination with gardening and preserving was sparked by childhood visits to her Danish grandparents’ home in North Toronto where she enthusiastically helped with all of the annual preserving rituals. A past-president of the Bolton and District Horticultural Society\, Karen is passionate about sharing the many valuable skill-sets of self-reliance that are quickly being forgotten. For more homesteading hints\, Karen invites you to follow her on Instagram @hilltop.hygge.homestead.   \nTonight’s guest speaker is planning to attend the meeting in-person. Should inclement weather prevent her from traveling to Richmond Hill\, a live video broadcast of her remote participation will be projected onto a large screen in the auditorium. \nSecond Flower Show of 2025 \nIn-person meeting attendees are invited to enjoy the Summer and Rose Flower Show following tonight’s guest speaker presentation.\nPlease consider exhibiting specimens from your own garden (More info.). Entries need to arrive by 6:15 pm and new participants should contact our Flower Show Director for support and an exhibitor number. \nMembers: Instructions for participation in this virtual and in-person event will be emailed to members twice – once on the Friday prior to the meeting\, and again on Monday. Instructions are also available by logging into our site and checking the “members-only” version of this event. \nVisitors: Guests are welcome to participate in this virtual and in-person event at a nominal fee of $5.00. Instructions for participation will be emailed to non-society members who complete the registration process prior to the event start time. Please visit our website at https://richmondhillgardensociety.org/event-6035310 \nAbout In-Person Attendance at the McConaghy Centre:  \n\nDoors to the auditorium open at 7:00 pm\nThe meeting begins promptly at 7:30 pm\nPlease bring a mug or cup if you would like hot coffee or tea\nMasks are not required\, but are encouraged
URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/august-general-meeting-preserving-the-harvest-with-karen-hollingshead/
LOCATION:McConaghy Centre\, 10100 Yonge Street\, Richmond Hill\, L4C 1T8
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:July General Meeting: Weather & Climate Smart Gardening with Heather Auld
DESCRIPTION:Tonight’s speaker\, Heather Auld\, asserts that gardeners and farmers are optimists\, as they plant and tend their land\, hoping for the right temperatures at the right time\, sufficient rainfall\, less destructive storms\, manageable pests\, good soil\, and some luck to give a successful\, beautiful\, and healthy garden or high crop yields. Unfortunately\, while the soil can be locally amended\, the weather and climate elements and their impacts are less flexible. Adding to risks\, climate change and a growing number and intensity of extreme weather events are predicted to continue to increase challenges for gardeners.\nThat said\, there are practices available that can help to reduce the weather and climate risks for gardens\, homes and communities. There also are some potential opportunities to add new species in the garden\, as well as gardening strategies to help reduce the greenhouse gases that are feeding climate change. This presentation will highlight the changing extreme weather events in our region and some weather and climate-smart practices to reduce the risks\, including other “win-win” sustainable gardening strategies to support biological diversity\, pollinators\, and protect the environment for the next generations. \nHeather Auld is a meteorologist\, climatologist and an avid Richmond Hill gardener. Her professional career spans more than 45 years and three retirements. This includes 32 years as a Federal Government weather forecaster and climatologist in Toronto\, Vancouver\, Edmonton\, Canadian Forces Trenton and for NORAD\, and more than 13 years in the private sector as a consultant. She has developed extreme weather and climate design values for the National Building Code of Canada and other infrastructure standards\, has led the development of extreme weather guidance for municipal emergency management across Canada and provided expert testimony to many provincial and national disaster investigations. Heather has been invited to serve on various international expert teams and delegations\, including the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change\, World Meteorological Organization\, U.N. Strategy for Disaster Reduction; and she has served on various Canadian delegations to the U.N. Convention on Biological Diversity.\nHeather and her husband\, Dave McCulloch\, also a meteorologist\, endeavor to implement weather and climate smart gardening practices in their garden\, considered a popular\, “must visit” stop on local Garden Tours.   \nTonight’s guest speaker is a resident of Richmond Hill and will be participating in-person. \nMembers: Instructions for participation in this virtual and in-person event will be emailed to members twice – once on the Friday prior to the meeting\, and again on Monday. Instructions are also available by logging into our site and checking the “members-only” version of this event. \nVisitors: Guests are welcome to participate in this virtual and in-person event at a nominal fee of $5.00 Instructions for participation will be emailed to non-society members who complete the registration process prior to the event start time. Please visit our website at https://richmondhillgardensociety.org/event-6035211 \nAbout In-Person Attendance at the McConaghy Centre:  \n\nDoors to the auditorium open at 7:00 pm\nThe meeting begins promptly at 7:30 pm\nPlease bring a mug or cup if you would like hot coffee or tea\nAll attendees are encouraged to register online for inclusion in door prize draws\nMasks are not required\, but are encouraged
URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/july-general-meeting-weather-climate-smart-gardening-with-heather-auld/
LOCATION:McConaghy Centre\, 10100 Yonge Street\, Richmond Hill\, L4C 1T8
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:June General Meeting: Guest Speaker Tony Spencer\, "Wildscaping: Planting Design with a Canadian Twist"
DESCRIPTION:Tonight\, wildscaping guru Tony Spencer\, a.k.a.\, The New Perennialist\, will share ideas to link our homes and landscapes in a symbiotic loop that stimulates garden-spaces adaptable to the inevitable extremes of our changing climate. Leveraging plant-driven landscape design\, he hopes to inspire us to create and sustain dynamic garden spaces to rekindle our relationship to the natural world. And\, Tony will have plenty of stories and photos to share from his extensive countryside gardens\, where he is conducting a series of open experiments to combine naturalistic planting design with green infrastructure for a fluid ecological art form. \nTony Spencer is the Canadian writer\, digital creator and planting designer behind The New Perennialist. He is recognized and published internationally in the world of naturalistic garden design. Known for his award-winning blog\, he also hosts The New Perennialist Talks\, a webinar series featuring influential design innovators in the genre. In 2024\, Tony won his second top Landscape Design Award of Excellence from the US-based Perennial Plant Association (PPA) and in 2023\, he was named PPA Garden Media Promoter of the year. He is also winner of the 2024 Media Awards Silver Laurel Medal of Achievement for Social Media presented by GardenComm: Garden Communicators International. Day to day\, Tony is a puckish ringleader for the naturalistic movement with over 85\,000 followers on his various social media channels. He travels extensively to gardens and symposiums in his primary role as a communicator\, documenter and sharer of ideas for this movement.   \nTonight’s guest speaker is planning to attend the meeting in-person. Should inclement weather prevent him from traveling to Richmond Hill\, a live video broadcast of his remote participation will be projected onto a large screen in the auditorium. \nFirst Flower Show of 2025 \nIn-person meeting attendees are invited to enjoy the Spring Flower Show following tonight’s guest speaker presentation.\nPlease consider exhibiting specimens from your own garden (More info.). Entries need to arrive by 6:15 pm and new participants should contact our Flower Show Director for support and an exhibitor number. \nMembers: Instructions for participation in this virtual and in-person event will be emailed to members twice – once on the Friday prior to the meeting\, and again on Monday. Instructions are also available by logging into our site and checking the “members-only” version of this event at  https://www.richmondhillgardensociety.org/event-6024634 \nVisitors: Guests are welcome to participate in this virtual and in-person event at a nominal fee of $5.00. Instructions for participation will be emailed to non-society members who complete the registration process prior to the event start time. \nAbout In-Person Attendance at the McConaghy Centre:  \n\nDoors to the auditorium open at 7:00 pm\nThe meeting begins promptly at 7:30 pm\nPlease bring a mug or cup if you would like hot coffee or tea\nAll attendees are encouraged to register online for inclusion in door prize draws\nMasks are not required\, but are encouraged
URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/june-general-meeting-guest-speaker-tony-spencer-wildscaping-planting-design-with-a-canadian-twist/
LOCATION:McConaghy Centre\, 10100 Yonge Street\, Richmond Hill\, L4C 1T8
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:Plant Sale – Saturday May 10\, 2025\, 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
DESCRIPTION:Annual Plant Sale\, Saturday May 10th from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon. \nMcConaghy Centre\, 10100 Yonge Street\, Richmond Hill (just north of Mjaor MacKenzie Drive) \nAnnuals\, Herbs\, Vegetables\, Native and Pollinator Plants\, Tropical Plants\, Books and Planting Accessories \nWorm Castings: Pre-order at our online store\, then choose your pick-up place and time. \nVisit us at RichmondHillGardenSociety.org \n 
URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/plant-sale-saturday-may-10-2025-900-am-to-1200-noon/
LOCATION:McConaghy Centre\, 10100 Yonge Street\, Richmond Hill\, L4C 1T8
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250506T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250506T213000
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SUMMARY:May General Meeting: Guest Speaker Heather Gray\, "Special Exhibits"
DESCRIPTION:Horticultural and Floral Design Judge Heather Gray will explore the different types of Special Exhibits specified in typical Flower Show Schedules\, and share tips for creating these combining both horticultural and design elements.  Many of tonight’s examples make wonderful additions to indoor and outdoor spaces at home\, so this presentation is appropriate for anyone. That said\, we do hope to encourage more members to enter special exhibits in our 2025 flower shows! \nHeather Gray is an enthusiastic Richmond Hill gardener who belongs to seven garden clubs\, is an accredited Horticultural Judge and Floral Design Judge\, and who enjoys organizing and participating in flower shows\, as well as sharing her considerable horticultural and design knowledge via workshops. \nTonight’s guest speaker is a resident of Richmond Hill and will be participating in-person. \nMembers: Instructions for participation in this virtual and in-person event will be emailed to members twice – once on the Friday prior to the meeting\, and again on Monday. Instructions are also available by logging into our site and checking the “members-only” version of this event at https://www.richmondhillgardensociety.org/event-6024611 . \nVisitors: Guests are welcome to participate in this virtual and in-person event at a nominal fee of $5.00. Instructions for participation will be emailed to non-society members who complete the registration process prior to the event start time. \nAbout In-Person Attendance at the McConaghy Centre:  \n\nDoors to the auditorium open at 7:00 pm\nThe meeting begins promptly at 7:30 pm\nPlease bring a mug or cup if you would like hot coffee or tea\nAll attendees are encouraged to register online for inclusion in door prize draws\nMasks are not required\, but are encouraged
URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/may-general-meeting-guest-speaker-heather-gray-special-exhibits/
LOCATION:McConaghy Centre\, 10100 Yonge Street\, Richmond Hill\, L4C 1T8
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250405T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250405T120000
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SUMMARY:Seedy Saturday at the Richmond Hill Public Library – Central Branch\, 1 Atkinson Street
DESCRIPTION:Seedy Saturday at Richmond Hill Public Library Central Branch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen\nApril 05\, 2025\n\n \n\n10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (EDT)\n\n\nLocation\nRichmond Hill Public Library – Central\, 1 Atkinson St.\n\n\n\nRichmond Hill Garden & Horticultural Society volunteers will be on hand at the Central Branch of the Richmond Hill Public Library between 10:30 am and noon to:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGive away free packets of seeds\, including for veggies and pollinator-friendly flowers\nSell a popular assortment of succulent plants\, with prices starting at $5\nAnswer general gardening questions\nPromote membership in our society\n\nPlease stop by to say\, “Hello\,” to our friendly volunteers. \nFor more information\, visit RichmondHillGardenSociety.org
URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/seedy-saturday-at-the-richmond-hill-public-library-central-branch-1-atkinson-street/
CATEGORIES:Seed Exchange
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SUMMARY:April General Meeting: Guest Speaker Carson Arthur "Going Green to Save Some Green"
DESCRIPTION:Television personality Carson Arthur observes that today’s homeowners want to make better choices outdoors\, especially when it comes to the environment. He will share new studies and findings that shed light on the best choices for our homes and their value\, as well as for the planet. The focus of this presentation will be water\, energy\, and wildlife conservation. Topics include rain gardens\, native plants\, pollinators\, and shade trees. \nOver the last 25 years\, Carson Arthur has taught homeowners how to raise the value of their homes through outdoor renovations while maintaining a focus on environmentally friendly choices. His television credits include hosting HGTV’s Green Force and Critical Listing; the Gemini nominated Room to Grow on Global\, ION and the Discovery network; Better Homes and Garden’s Home\, First Home on the Hallmark Channel in the U.S.; and as the gardening expert on HGTV’s Home to Win seasons 1 through 4. He also hosts the radio show\, Take it Outside with Carson Arthur on CJBQ 800 am.\nA prolific writer\, Carson regularly contributes guest articles to a variety of magazines. And\, in addition to authoring the sold-out book Garden Designs for Outdoor Living\, he has a new book called Vegetables\, Chickens and Bees in which he teaches new gardeners how to grow food in a sustainable manner.\nIn 2019\, he opened Carson’s Garden + Market in Prince Edward County\, a destination garden centre with a focus on growing food using organic principals and products that make gardening accessible to everyone.  \nThe guest speaker for our fifteenth annual Barker Lecture is planning to attend the meeting in-person. Should inclement weather prevent him from traveling to Richmond Hill\, a live video broadcast of his remote participation will be projected onto a large screen in the auditorium. \nMembers: Instructions for participation in this virtual and in-person event will be emailed to members twice – once on the Friday prior to the meeting\, and again on Monday. Instructions are also available by logging into our site and checking the “members-only” version of this event at  https://www.richmondhillgardensociety.org/event-6000988 \nVisitors: Guests are welcome to participate in this virtual and in-person event at a nominal fee of $5.00. Instructions for participation will be emailed to non-society members who complete the registration process prior to the event start time. \nAbout In-Person Attendance at the McConaghy Centre:  \n\nDoors to the auditorium open at 7:00 pm\nThe meeting begins promptly at 7:30 pm\nPlease bring a mug or cup if you would like hot coffee or tea\nAll attendees are encouraged to register online for inclusion in door prize draws\nMasks are not required\, but are encouraged
URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/april-general-meeting-guest-speaker-carson-arthur-going-green-to-save-some-green/
LOCATION:McConaghy Centre\, 10100 Yonge Street\, Richmond Hill\, L4C 1T8
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:March General Meeting: Guest Speaker Patterson Webster
DESCRIPTION:March General Meeting: Guest Speaker Patterson Webster\, “Creating a Personal Paradise: The Story of Glen Villa Art Garden”\nTonight’s speaker encourages us to go beyond endeavoring to make our gardens look beautiful to additionally making our garden spaces distinctly our own.\nIn this inspirational program\, Patterson Webster will share the story of how she transformed an attractive but conventional garden into one that uses history\, art and horticulture to tell a unique story. Leveraging photographs spanning twenty-five years\, we will virtually tour Glen Villa\, a 750-acre property in the Eastern Townships of Quebec. During our tour\, we’ll visit special garden areas and art installations\, and explore ideas that may help us to tell our own distinct garden stories. \nPatterson Webster is a passionate garden designer\, writer and installation artist who creates personalized landscapes that respond to the history of a site and the people who lived on it. Although retired from leading garden tours to international destinations\, she continues to be a popular speaker\, lecturing on art\, garden history and design. Articles she has authored about gardens and garden design have appeared in numerous publications. And\, her book\, Autobiography of a Garden\, explores the rich history of her Quebec garden\, Glen Villa Art Garden\, featured on several Canadian television programs. For more information about Patterson and her garden\, click here. \nTonight’s guest speaker will participate in our Meeting remotely via Zoom. She and her presentation will be projected onto a large screen in the McConaghy Centre auditorium for our in-person participants. \nSeedy Saturday Prep \nWe are collecting seeds this evening which will be packaged on March 11 in prep for the Seedy Saturday event at the Richmond Hill Central Library on April 5. Please check in with Greta if you have seeds to share or are interested in participating in the packaging and/or the Seedy Saturday event. \nMembers: Instructions for participation in this virtual and in-person event will be emailed to members twice – once on the Friday prior to the meeting\, and again on Monday. Instructions are also available by logging into our site and checking the “members-only” version of this event at https://www.richmondhillgardensociety.org/event-6000974. \nVisitors: Guests are welcome to participate in this virtual and in-person event at a nominal fee of $5.00. Instructions for participation will be emailed to non-society members who complete the registration process prior to the event start time. \nAbout In-Person Attendance at the McConaghy Centre:  \n\nDoors to the auditorium open at 7:00 pm\nThe meeting begins promptly at 7:30 pm\nPlease bring a mug or cup if you would like hot coffee or tea\nAll attendees are encouraged to register online for inclusion in door prize draws\nMasks are not required\, but are encouraged
URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/march-general-meeting-guest-speaker-patterson-webster/
LOCATION:McConaghy Centre\, 10100 Yonge Street\, Richmond Hill\, L4C 1T8
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250204T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250204T213000
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SUMMARY:February General Meeting - Guest Speaker Chris Kingdon
DESCRIPTION:February General Meeting: Guest Speaker Chris Kingdon\, “Problem Solving: How a Wildlife Garden Evolves”\nIf you have a garden\, you likely have a ‘problem area’. Perhaps it’s ‘too wet’\, constantly flooding in the spring thaw or after a heavy summer storm. Or perhaps it’s ‘too dry’\, with the soil turning to cracked concrete by July. Perhaps you have a steep hill or large tree roots that make mowing the lawn impossible. Or perhaps you dream of beautiful flowerbeds but are overrun by hungry rabbits\, toads\, or other wildlife that keep destroying your hard work. For the Kingdons\, it was ‘all of the above’. But what if rather than problems these were opportunities? A chance to work with nature rather than against it – to create a Wildlife Garden. Tonight’s presentation will recap the five-year journey of Chris and Ona Kingdon’s Certified Wildlife Habitat garden: from a blank lawn to the lush tapestry of colour and life it is today\, and outline the many garden ‘problems’ they faced that led to great garden opportunities. \nAfter working at Reptilia Zoo for 4 years and Toronto Wildlife Centre for another 3\, Chris Kingdon observed\, first-hand\, the struggles wildlife face within the GTA. With a degree from the University of Guelph in Wildlife Biology & Conservation\, and travels to the high arctic\, the deserts of the southwest\, the rainforests of Ecuador\, and across the UK\, Chris identified habitat as a key thread for wildlife everywhere; particularly the importance of habitat to biodiversity\, and alarming destruction and fragmentation due to human sprawl. And so he began to dream of an interconnected network of wildlife gardens across southern Ontario to provide safe passage and sanctuary for all the wonderful creatures that call this land their home. Gardens that blend habitat with traditional garden design ideas resulting in creation of beautiful spaces for humans and wildlife to co-exist and bloom together. \n \nMembers: Instructions for participation in this virtual and in-person event will be emailed to members twice – once on the Friday prior to the meeting\, and again on Monday. Instructions are also available by logging into our site and checking the “members-only” version of this event. \nVisitors: Guests are welcome to participate in this virtual and in-person event at a nominal fee of $5.00 Instructions for participation will be emailed to non-society members who complete the registration process prior to the event start time. Please visit the website at https://www.richmondhillgardensociety.org/event-5950749 \nAbout In-Person Attendance at the McConaghy Centre:  \n\nDoors to the auditorium open at 7:00 pm\nThe meeting begins promptly at 7:30 pm (earlier than usual)\nPlease bring a mug or cup if you would like hot coffee or tea\nAll attendees are encouraged to register online for inclusion in door prize draws\nMasks are not required\, but are encouraged
URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/february-general-meeting-guest-speaker-chris-kingdon/
LOCATION:McConaghy Centre\, 10100 Yonge Street\, Richmond Hill\, L4C 1T8
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250114T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250114T213000
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is our annual business meeting and during it\, we will elect our Officers and Directors. The meeting will cover our 2024 finances and activities.  Awards\, recognition certificates and service pins will be presented. \nMembers: Instructions for virtual participation via Zoom will be emailed to members twice – once on the Friday prior to the meeting\, and again on Monday. Instructions are also available by logging into our site and checking the “members-only” version of this event. \nVisitors: Guests are welcome to participate in this hybrid meeting at no charge. Instructions for virtual participation via Zoom will be emailed to non-society members who fill out a registration form prior to the meeting start time by clicking on the “Register” button. Please visit our website at https://www.richmondhillgardensociety.org/event-5911672
URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:McConaghy Centre\, 10100 Yonge Street\, Richmond Hill\, L4C 1T8
CATEGORIES:Society Meeting
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SUMMARY:November General Meeting: Guest Speaker Jennifer Doubt
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker Jennifer Doubt\, “Conquering Moss-trophobia: A Supervised Encounter with Mosses and Some of their Closest Cousins”\nIn the plant world\, mosses are “strong\, sensitive” types. They cover enormous areas\, and are tough enough to grow without soil or roots\, or to survive long droughts and winters (heck\, even glaciation!). They’re also individually tiny\, and delicate enough to signal early warnings of environmental change. In the urban and natural spaces we know and love\, mosses make themselves at home on soil\, wood\, rock and a huge array of human-made stand-ins. They do this whether or not we notice them or invite them. Demystifying mosses can help gardeners with questions such as:\n– How can I tell if something is a moss\, or if it’s a lichen or something else?\n– How do the needs and ways of mosses differ from those of other plants?\n– What main types of moss grow in my plant pots\, yard or region?\n– Are they a problem? \nPlease bring your questions\, and come face-to-face with some of the most fascinating plants on the planet. \nJennifer Doubt\, originally from Deep River\, Ontario\, is a botanist with the Canadian Museum of Nature. Along with the other fun\, dedicated staff\, students and volunteers that make up the Canadian Museum of Nature Botany team\, she cares for a busy\, growing archive of over one million preserved plants and lichens\, and shares the collection far and wide for research and education. Every botanist obsesses more about some plants than others\, and for Jennifer it’s all about the bryophytes\, which she has documented and studied in the wild for over 25 years so far. And still\, there is so much to learn! \nAll general meetings begin with a welcome and general announcements\, which precede the introduction of the guest speaker. \nMembers: Instructions for participation in this virtual and in-person event will be emailed to members twice – once on the Friday prior to the meeting\, and again on Monday. Instructions are also available by logging into our site and checking the “members-only” version of this event. \nVisitors: Guests are welcome to participate in this virtual and in-person event at a nominal fee of $5.00 Instructions for participation will be emailed to non-society members who complete the registration process prior to the event start time. Please visit the website at https://www.richmondhillgardensociety.org/event-5589173 to register. \nAbout In-Person Attendance at the McConaghy Centre:  \n\nDoors to the auditorium open at 7 pm\nThe meeting begins promptly at 7:30 pm\nPlease bring a mug or cup if you would like hot coffee or tea\nAll attendees are encouraged to register online for inclusion in door prize draws\nMasks are not required\, but are encouraged
URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/november-general-meeting-guest-speaker-jennifer-doubt/
LOCATION:McConaghy Centre\, 10100 Yonge Street\, Richmond Hill\, L4C 1T8
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:October General Meeting - Guest Speaker Marion Jarvie
DESCRIPTION:Guest Speaker Marion Jarvie\, “Hellebores – Four Seasons of Beauty”\nHellebores go a long way toward shortening the winters of avid gardeners and providing year-round appeal! Marion will cover all aspects of growing Hellebores in this very thorough and informative talk. This spring beauty will start your gardening year off with flowers as early as February\, and will offer a dramatic framework for your early spring bulbs. Although almost always touted at nurseries as a plant for early spring\, this very long bloomer with gorgeous foliage offers a foil for other plants in summer and fall as well. Hellebores\, with their remarkable range of flower colours and foliage\, are intriguing show stoppers–tough beauties that take on spring frosts and winter chill with aplomb\, and blend readily with almost any garden plant\, especially ones that enjoy some shade. \nMarion Jarvie is a passionate plantswoman who has been gardening in Thornhill for more than forty years. Several weekends annually\, she opens her beautiful garden to the public to showcase plants in spring\, summer and autumn. An enthusiastic educator\, Marion teaches courses on gardening subjects at the Toronto Botanical Garden\, and she has lectured all over North America and the United Kingdom. For more information about Marion\, including the dates that her garden will be open in 2024\, visit www.MarionJarvie.ca. This is Marion’s thirteenth presentation to our society since her first in 1978. \nAll general meetings begin with a welcome and general announcements\, which precede the introduction of the guest speaker. \nMembers: Instructions for participation in this virtual and in-person event will be emailed to members twice – once on the Friday prior to the meeting\, and again on Monday. Instructions are also available by logging into our site and checking the “members-only” version of this event. \nVisitors: Guests are welcome to participate in this virtual and in-person event at a nominal fee of $5.00 Instructions for participation will be emailed to non-society members who complete the registration process prior to the event start time. Please visit the website at https://www.richmondhillgardensociety.org/event-5589127 to register. \nAbout In-Person Attendance at the McConaghy Centre:  \n\nDoors to the auditorium open at 7 pm\nThe meeting begins promptly at 7:30 pm\nPlease bring a mug or cup if you would like hot coffee or tea\nAll attendees are encouraged to register online for inclusion in door prize draws\nMasks are not required\, but are encouraged\nIn-person attendees will be able to visit Flower Show entries
URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/october-general-meeting-guest-speaker-marion-jarvie/
LOCATION:McConaghy Centre\, 10100 Yonge Street\, Richmond Hill\, L4C 1T8
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240903T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240903T213000
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SUMMARY:SEPTEMBER GENERAL MEETING: GUEST SPEAKER JEFF MASON
DESCRIPTION:SEPTEMBER GENERAL MEETING: GUEST SPEAKER JEFF MASON\, “30 YEARS ON A SAND DUNE”\nJeff will ask us to imagine the excitement of moving to the property that will become a dream garden\, putting that first shovel in the ground\, and discovering that you have just moved on to a 2-acre sand pile! His presentation explores the trials and tribulations\, successes and failures of creating a great garden on dry sand. From the un-watered Xeric garden to the increasing amounts of dry shade\, a vast array of perennials\, shrubs\, and annuals have been successfully cultivated under these tough conditions. In a talk that is part biographical\, part technical\, and part inspirational\, Jeff will share techniques for site preparation\, plant selection\, as well as “right plant\, right place” planting schemes. \nJeff is the owner of Mason House Gardens\, a specialty plant nursery growing uncommon perennials\, specialty annuals\, heirloom vegetables\, and tropical plants for containers and houseplants. He has dedicated his life to the cultivation\, production and promotion of plants and gardens through lecturing to garden clubs\, horticultural societies\, and master gardener groups\, teaching at George Brown College\, hosting a community access garden tv show and co-hosting “Let’s Get Growing” a live call-in radio show. Currently\, he is hosting a regular live gardening series on Facebook and Youtube. He also inspires avid gardeners by hosting garden tours to UK and European gardens. This is Jeff’s third presentation to our society. \nAll general meetings begin with a welcome and general announcements\, which precede introduction of the guest speaker. \nMembers: Instructions for participation in this virtual and in-person event will be emailed to members twice – once on the Friday prior to the meeting\, and again on Monday. Instructions are also available by logging into our site and checking the “members-only” version of this event. \nVisitors: Guests are welcome to participate in this virtual and in-person event at a nominal fee of $5.00 Instructions for participation will be emailed to non-society members who complete the registration process prior to the event start time. Visit our website at https://www.richmondhillgardensociety.org/event-5589098 to register. \nAbout In-Person Attendance at the McConaghy Centre:  \n\nDoors to the auditorium open at 7 pm\nThe meeting begins promptly at 7:30 pm\nPlease bring a mug or cup if you would like hot coffee or tea\nAll attendees are encouraged to register online for inclusion in door prize draws\nMasks are not required\, but are encouraged
URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/september-general-meeting-guest-speaker-jeff-mason/
LOCATION:McConaghy Centre\, 10100 Yonge Street\, Richmond Hill\, L4C 1T8
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240806T213000
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SUMMARY:AUGUST GENERAL MEETING: GUEST SPEAKERS SHARON AND JOHN BOWLER
DESCRIPTION:GUEST SPEAKERS SHARON AND JOHN BOWLER\, “WINTER HARDY CACTUS GARDEN”\nMany presume that Cactus only grow in a hot\, dry environment; few presume Canada to be a host for cactus particularly those areas with cold\, wet winters and humid summers. Today\, Sharon and John Bowler talk to us about Canadian cactus history\, and will share with us their winter hardy cactus garden. They will offer suggestions for landscaping with\, propagating\, and caring for cactus in all seasons in our gardens. \nSharon and John Bowler are members of the Grimsby Garden Club and the Ontario Rock Garden and Hardy Plant Society. Sharon and John have won awards for their institutional and residential garden designs. Their shared passion for gardening is on display in their garden in Grimsby\, Ontario which is home to over fifty varieties of winter hardy Cactus. \nAll general meetings begin with a welcome and general announcements\, which precede introduction of the guest speaker. \nMembers: Instructions for participation in this virtual and in-person event will be emailed to members twice – once on the Friday prior to the meeting\, and again on Monday. Instructions are also available by logging into our site and checking the “members-only” version of this event. \nVisitors: Guests are welcome to participate in this virtual and in-person event at a nominal fee of $5.00 Instructions for participation will be emailed to non-society members who complete the registration process prior to the event start time. Please visit our website at https://www.richmondhillgardensociety.org/event-5589088 to register \nAbout In-Person Attendance at the McConaghy Centre:  \n\nDoors to the auditorium open at 7 pm\nThe meeting begins promptly at 7:30 pm\nPlease bring a mug or cup if you would like hot coffee or tea\nAll attendees are encouraged to register online for inclusion in door prize draws\nMasks are not required\, but are encouraged\nIn-person attendees will be able to visit Flower Show entries
URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/august-general-meeting-guest-speakers-sharon-and-john-bowler/
LOCATION:McConaghy Centre\, 10100 Yonge Street\, Richmond Hill\, L4C 1T8
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240707T153000
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SUMMARY:Open Gates - Richmond Hill Garden & Horticultural Society
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Open Gates Garden Tour features eight unique and “artful” gardens in the Richmond Hill area. The Tour is self-guided and will run rain or shine (let’s hope for good weather). \nTickets are $20 apiece or two for $30\, and are available for sale at https://richmondhillgardensociety.org/event-5685167 \nTour Guides will be provided to ticket purchasers via email in a PDF format prior to the event\, and professionally-printed versions will also be offered to ticket purchasers on the day of the event. \nNet proceeds (ticket sales minus expenses) will be donated to the Hill House Hospice. \nFor tickets and more information\, please visit https://richmondhillgardensociety.org/event-5685167
URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/open-gates-richmond-hill-garden-horticultural-society-2/
LOCATION:McConaghy Centre\, 10100 Yonge Street\, Richmond Hill\, L4C 1T8
CATEGORIES:Garden Tour
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SUMMARY:Open Gates - Richmond Hill Garden & Horticultural Society
DESCRIPTION:This year’s Open Gates Garden Tour features eight unique and “artful” gardens in the Richmond Hill area. The Tour is self-guided and will run rain or shine (let’s hope for good weather). \nTickets are $20 apiece or two for $30\, and are available for sale at https://richmondhillgardensociety.org/event-5685167 \nTour Guides will be provided to ticket purchasers via email in a PDF format prior to the event\, and professionally-printed versions will also be offered to ticket purchasers on the day of the event. \nNet proceeds (ticket sales minus expenses) will be donated to the Hill House Hospice. \nFor tickets and more information\, please visit https://richmondhillgardensociety.org/event-5685167
URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/open-gates-richmond-hill-garden-horticultural-society/
LOCATION:McConaghy Centre\, 10100 Yonge Street\, Richmond Hill\, L4C 1T8
CATEGORIES:Garden Tour
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240702T213000
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SUMMARY:July General Meeting - Guest Speaker Julia Dimakos
DESCRIPTION:GUEST SPEAKER JULIA DIMAKOS\, “TEA GARDENING FOR BEGINNERS”\nThis is a MUST presentation for anyone interested in growing and harvesting plants for teas.  Julia will discuss how to grow a tea garden\, the tools needed\, garden types and the number of plants recommended. The origin of true tea will be covered\, the differences between green\, white\, oolong and black tea and how they compare to tisanes. Best brewing techniques for each tea will be discussed\, along with three different brewing methods for tisanes. Different plant parts for herbal teas will be covered\, as well as proper harvesting techniques\, and preserving and storage methods. The presentation will conclude with a discussion on brewing vessels\, tea bags and why homegrown tea is better than store-bought. Some herbal plant ideas will also be shared. \nJulia Dimakos\, also known as “The Gardening Girl\,” has been growing edible plants on her Mono\, Ontario acreage and writing about gardening for more than thirteen years.  She was twice published in the Canadian Organic Grower magazine and became a published author in July of 2022\, with her first book “Tea Gardening for Beginners”.  She loves to inspire others to have their own gardens by showing them a less complicated\, yet smarter way to grow food. You can find her at her website – www.juliadimakos.com\, on Instagram @juliadimakos\, and at her YouTube channel – www.youtube.com/gardeninggirl. This is Julia’s second presentation to our society. \nAll general meetings begin with a welcome and general announcements\, which precede the introduction of the guest speaker. \nMembers: Instructions for participation in this virtual and in-person event will be emailed to members twice – once on the Friday prior to the meeting\, and again on Monday. Instructions are also available by logging into our site and checking the “members-only” version of this event. \nVisitors: Guests are welcome to participate in this virtual and in-person event at a nominal fee of $5.00 Instructions for participation will be emailed to non-society members who complete the registration process prior to the event start time. Visit our website at https://www.richmondhillgardensociety.org/event-5588946 to register \nAbout In-Person Attendance at the McConaghy Centre:  \n\nDoors to the auditorium open at 7 pm\nThe meeting begins promptly at 7:30 pm\nPlease bring a mug or cup if you would like hot coffee or tea\nAll attendees are encouraged to register online for inclusion in door prize draws\nMasks are not required\, but are encouraged
URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/july-general-meeting-guest-speaker-julia-dimakos/
LOCATION:McConaghy Centre\, 10100 Yonge Street\, Richmond Hill\, L4C 1T8
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240604T213000
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SUMMARY:June General Meeting - Guest Speaker Cathy Kavassalis
DESCRIPTION:JUNE GENERAL MEETING: GUEST SPEAKER CATHY KAVASSALIS\, “TRANSFORMING LANDSCAPES IN A CHANGING CLIMATE”\nFrom where in the world do your plants originate? What are the impacts of your plant choices? By introducing non-native plants to the land in our care\, we are changing biological diversity near and far. Escaped garden plants can cause great harm\, disrupting food webs and ecosystems. As our climate warms\, the problems associated with invasive plants\, pests\, and diseases will increase. Tonight’s speaker invites us to come and learn how we can make better choices in our gardens to safeguard nature.  Get inspired as we explore how we can create beautiful\, environmentally sustainable spaces that meet our needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own. \nCathy Kavassalis is a passionate gardener and conservationist. A scientist\, educator\, and inspirational speaker\, Cathy endeavors to stimulate interest and awe in the living world. She is the co-founder of the Coalition for Invasive Plant Regulation\, a member of the Halton Master Gardeners group\, a past president of the Oakville Horticultural Society\, and a former member of the Board of Directors for the Royal Botanical Garden. Cathy is working to remove invasive plants and improve the health of the land in her care in Seguin\, Ontario. This is Cathy’s second presentation to our society. \nAll general meetings begin with a welcome and general announcements\, which precede the introduction of the guest speaker. \nMembers: Instructions for participation in this virtual and in-person event will be emailed to members twice – once on the Friday before the meeting\, and again on Monday. Instructions are also available by logging into our site and checking the “members-only” version of this event. \nVisitors: Guests are welcome to participate in this virtual and in-person event at a nominal fee of $5.00 Instructions for participation will be emailed to non-society members who complete the registration process before the event start time. Please visit our website at https://www.richmondhillgardensociety.org/event-5588481 to register. \nAbout In-Person Attendance at the McConaghy Centre:  \n\nDoors to the auditorium open at 7 pm\nThe meeting begins promptly at 7:30 pm\nPlease bring a mug or cup if you would like hot coffee or tea\nAll attendees are encouraged to register online for inclusion in door prize draws\nMasks are not required but are encouraged
URL:https://gardenontario.org/event/june-general-meeting-guest-speaker-cathy-kavassalis/
LOCATION:McConaghy Centre\, 10100 Yonge Street\, Richmond Hill\, L4C 1T8
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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