Societies in Ontario
Gananoque Horticultural Society
District 3
Do check us out on Facebook and Instagram(ganhorticulturalsoc) to see gardening info, photos as well as our Youtube channel"Gananoque Gardeners".
2026 will be our 106th Anniversary of being part of GardenOntario. A milestone we are proud of as a society.
It will also be the 102 nd Anniversary of the Park at 21 Main St having been deeded to us from the McDonald family.
One of the primary aims of the Gananoque Horticultural Society is Community beautification. This is accomplished by encouraging people to develop their own gardens through our educational speakers and seminars.
Members and visitors have opportunities to see what others have done on garden tours, as well as through flower exhibitions and competitions, and speakers. Our park at 21 Main St is a visual example of how we contribute to community beautification and education. Check our events calendar for this year's great line up.
Our Society has been involved in the community of Gananoque and the surrounding area since the late 1800s. Our Society was first founded on April 1 1885 and fell inactive for a period following but has been continuously in service to the community since 1920.
The Gananoque Trillium Award is presented to the most attractive, well-maintained and planned garden, as viewed from the street. The winning gardens must look good throughout the growing season, and winners are notified in the fall and invited to our annual awards meeting in January.
We hold a plant sale each May to encourage affordable gardening and have a Garden Tour in July to show off beautiful local gardens. We run two provincial-level quality Flower Shows in June and September. Our free speakers series runs from Feb to June and Sept to Nov each year.
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ALL MEETINGS HELD At Andrews Church 2nd Wednesday of the Month Feb -June 2026- slated to move back in Sept-Nov to Carveth Care
Stone St South Gananoque .Please use Sydenham St door to Gracie Hall.
GANANOQUE K7G 2Z1
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Membership -$25.00 SINGLE $30.00 FAMILY
| Title | First/Last Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-President | Lucie Morin | 647 546-9745 | |
| Co- President | Ruurd van de Ven | 905 955-4856 | |
| Secretary | Joan MacKinnon | 613 463-9406 | |
| Past President | Penny Stewart | 613 583-1033 |
Membership -$25.00 SINGLE $30.00 FAMILY
We meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month from January -June and September -November,
WE ARE “GREEN“. PLEASE BRING A MUG. WE ARE FRAGRANCE FREE. THANK YOU! Masks are not required at this time. Please be considerate of those who do still wear a mask.
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OUR MAILING ADDRESS IS c/o Rita Carpenter, Treasurer 378 Airport Road Gananoque, ON K7G
Members get a discount at "Made in the Shade" -Hwy 2 just 8 km West of Gan. Please show your card before you make a purchase.
Buy local support our local growers. The following Local businesses support use through donations, advertisements and sponsorships.
Forman Farms - 4040 Brewers Mills Rd
Let it Grow - 3227 County Rd 32
Home Hardware 875 Stone St.N
Canadian Tire 705 King St.East
Pine St Pilates -at the Ivy Resort
Running's Auto 876 Stone St.N
Nancy's Green House - Loney's Lane off Days Rd.
A Better View Tree Services-www.abetterview.ca
Bar Petunia- 47 King St W.
O'Connor Gallery 130 King St W
| Event Name | Date/Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| February Meeting | Wed Feb 11 2026 7:00pm | St. Andrews Church Stone and Sydenham Sts | Garlic and Goats – what could go wrong? Leslie Hancock of Goat Ridge Farms will share her unusual experiences in farming. |
| March Meeting | Wed March 11 2026 7:00 pm | St. Andrews Church Stone and Sydenham Sts | Three Sisters Gardens - Pam Hudson will explain the interdependence of corn, squash and beans and how to grow your own Three Sisters garden. |
| April Meeting | Wed April 08 2026 7:00pm | St. Andrews Church Stone and Sydenham Sts | Managing the Puzzle - Nancy Mabee, of Nancy’s Greenhouse, will explain to us how to use an analytical approach to garden management. |
| April Floral Arts | Mon April 20 2026 7:00pm | St. Andrews Church Stone and Sydenham Sts | A chance to learn more about Floral Design. Explore new techniques in a welcoming learning environment. Contact us at: for details. |
| May Plant Sale | Sat May 09th | Recreation Centre, King St. E. | Dig up your extra plants to donate, then come find something new for your garden. Free advice and great prices. Sponsored by A Better View. |
| May Meeting | Wed May 13 2025 7:00pm | St. Andrews Church Stone and Sydenham Sts | Trees Talk if you are willing to Listen – Arborist Ruurd van de Ven explains how trees communicate and interact with each other. |
| June Meeting | Wed June 10 2026 7:00pm | St. Andrews Church Stone St and Sydenham St.. | Growing Natives – Maria Breton will describe the best native varieties of flowers to grow. |
| June Flower Show | Sat June 20 2026 1-3:30 pm | St Andrews Church Stone and Sydenham St | Exhibits must be submitted by 930 am . Preregistration for design Fri June 13 at 830 |
| June Garden Tour | Sunday June 28 2026 12-4pm | Gardens around Gananoque | Garden Tour – Visit a variety of gardens around Gananoque. Tickets are $15.00 at the Visitor Centre or call Lynda at 613-382-8021. Sponsored by Bar Petunia. |
| Outdoor Competition | June 29-July 2, 2026 | Check the Exhibition Guide for classes to enter | Deadline to enter your garden is June 26 Email |
| September Flower Show | Wednesday September 09 2026 7:00 pm | Carveth Care 338 Herbert St | Entries to the show due by 4:15pm Show opens for viewing at 6:30 pm due |
| September Floral Arts | Monday Sept 21 2026 7:00pm | Carveth Care 338 Herbert St | A chance to learn more about Floral Design. Explore new techniques in a welcoming learning environment. Contact us at: for details. |
| October Meeting | Wednesday October 14 2026 | Carveth Care 338 Herbert St | Local and Tropical Orchids – Douglas Vye will show us some of the beautiful varieties of orchids found locally as well as tropical orchids. |
| October Pruning Workshop | Sat. Oct 17 2026 noon-4:00pm3:30 | LOCATION TBD -fee applies | Ruurd van De Ven will lead a hands on pruning workshop fee applies |
| Photography Contest | Deadline for Photo Contest entries: November 1, 2026. Contact Diane Hall at: . Sponsored by O’Connor Gallery. | Deadline for Photo Contest entries: November 1, 2026. Contact Diane Hall at: . Sponsored by O’Connor Gallery. | |
| November Meeting and AGM | Wednesday Nov 11 2026 7:00 pm | Carveth Care 338 Herbert St | Community Level Ecology - Calder Schweitzer of The Thousand Islands Watershed Land Trust will explain how to get involved in ecology in your local area. |
| Holiday Workshop | Saturday November 28 2026 | Carveth Care 338 Herbert St | Fee applies preregister by Nov 15 at |
