Societies in Ontario
Markham Garden and Horticultural Society
District 5
Our goals are to promote a love of gardening and harmony with our environment and nature. Our members are novice, experienced and Master Gardeners. We offer an expert speaker programme on a wide range of gardening topics, floral and design competitions, plant sales, garden tours, photography competitions and field trips.
Come join us as we learn and grow together to beautify our outdoor spaces and the communities of Markham!
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Markham Village Community Centre
6041 Hwy 7
Markham L3P 3A7
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$25 Individual / $35 Family
| Title | First/Last Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| President | Marilyn Worth | mghs1920[at]gmail.com | |
Meetings are held on the 4th Monday of the month except in January, July and December.
Email the society mghs1920[at]gmail.com for information about our online meetings.
Receive a 10% discount at several local garden centres.
| Event Name | Date/Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lions and Tigers and Plants, Oh My | February 23, 2026 | Online | Speaker: Paul Gellatly |
| How to raise Monarchs and attract them | March 23, 2026 | Markham Village Community Centre | Speaker: Carol Pasternak |
| Intro to Natural Gardening | April 27, 2026 | Markham Village Community Centre | Speaker:Shaun Booth |
| Plant Sale | Sat. May23, 2026 | Markham Village Community Centre | Member grown perennials and some annuals. |
| Rhizomatous Perennials for Summer Blooms | May 25, 2026 | Markham Village Community Centre | Speaker: Michael Erdman |
| Weather and Climate Change | June 22, 2026 | Markham Village Community Centre | Speaker: Heather Auld |
| Garden Tour | June 28, 2026 | ||
| Layered Landscapes and Soft Landings | August 24, 2026 | Markham Village Community Centre | Speaker: Dorte Windmuller |
| Fungi Fundamentals | September 28, 2026 | Markham Village Community Centre | Speaker: Richard Norton |
| Soil Matters | October 26, 2026 | Markham Village Community Centre | Speaker: Betsy MacInerney |
| Christmas Designs | November 23, 2026 | Markham Village Community Centre | Speaker: Jeanna Jane |
