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Stoney Creek Garden Club & Horticultural Society
District 6
HISTORY
The Stoney Creek Horticultural Society was established in 1926 but its mission has remained the same, to encourage an interest in horticulture. We abide by Section 36 of the Agricultural and Horticultural Organizations Act.
LOGO
To acknowledge the importance of planting native plant species that provide food and shelter for native animals and insects, the red trillium was recently chosen as the Society’s logo. The Peace Tower in the background is from Battlefield Park where in the 1812-1814 war with the US, the Americans were finally defeated.
WHAT WE DO
Donations are made annually to the City of Hamilton beautification department and to a student studying horticulture. The Society supports the Royal Botanical Gardens by purchasing two memberships for members to use. We host monthly speakers and demonstrators on plants, invasive species, gardens, how-to and other gardening initiatives in support of our mission.
We have a great silent auction at our meeting in March. The Garden Club is honoured to have many local businesses support our silent auction with valuable wares that we sell as a fundraising effort.
We host an annual plant sale in May where we offer annual and perennial plants. This year May 11, just in time for Mother's Day.
Don't miss our annual Strawberry Social at our meeting in June. This year, it is our vision to have a party, not just a social event. See you there.
TO CONCLUDE
If you love gardening, enjoy sharing ideas with other gardeners and want to learn more about gardening please consider joining. We meet the 2nd Monday of each month at the Stoney Creek United Church, 1 King Street in downtown Stoney Creek (use Lake Street entrance to the hall).
OUR SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS, GREAT DISCOUNTS FOR OUR MEMBERS, 10% and 15% off depending on the greenhouse and garden centre:
- Roubos Greenhouse, 42 Lake Ave Dr, Stoney Creek
- Satellite Florist & Garden Centre, 1167 Rymal Rd E, Hamilton
- Winona Gardens, 1381 Hwy 8, Winona
- Ed Ciardullo Garden Ctr - 3017 Homestead Dr, Mount Hope, ON
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Stoney Creek United Church
1 King Street West (use Lake Street entrance to the Church Hall)
Stoney Creek, Ontario L8G 2V1
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$15. per person, $20. for a family
Title | First/Last Name | Phone | |
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Executive, President | Karen Krasko | presidentscgc@outlook.com | |
Vice President | Joanne Hofstee | stoneycreekgardenclub@outlook.com | |
Executive, Treasurer | Bob Heil | treasurerscgc@outlook.com | |
Executive, Secretary | Shaifali Ranjan | secretaryscgc@outlook.com | |
Executive, Past President | Judy Wrobel | stoneycreekgardenclub@outlook.com | |
Directors, Fund Raising | Elaine Daley | elained.silentauction@outlook.com | |
Directors, Membership | Sandra Brown | sandrab.membership@outlook.com | |
Directors | Brenda Canning, Jeannie Marks, Lehlia Banting, Nancy Jessup, Robert Jessup, Rose Marie Mueller, Wendy Klassen, Sarah Wakeman | stoneycreekgardenclub@outlook.com |
June 10 - with a Flower Show
July and August no meetings
September 9 - with a Flower Show
October 7 (no conflict with Thanksgiving) with a Flower Show
November 18 - our AGM and Awards
December 7 - our Holiday Market and Bazaar
Unless otherwise noted, doors open at 6:30 p.m. with coffee/tea and nibbles and bites - YUM. Speaker at 7:00 p.m.
Discounts are available from our sponsors and supporters with our Membership card ranging from 10 to 15% off all purchases -GREAT DEAL
Tremendous speakers and demonstrators, educational, inspirational and of great interest at our meetings.
Insurance coverage for members at meetings and events;
Fun and Fellowship with some very interesting and like-minded horticulturalists.
Delicious refreshments.
Garden Tours.
Social Media with FaceBook and Instagram.
Tickets to borrow for Royal Botanical Gardens.
Regular "How to" postings on FaceBook.
Strawberry Social.
Silent Auction.
Sponsored members' dinner for the November Annual Meeting.
December Santas Workshop, December 2, 2024.
Community promotion
Event Name | Date/Time | Location | Description |
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General Membership | June 10, 2024 doors open @ 6:30 | Stoney Creek United Church, 1 King Street (use Lake Street door) | STRAWBERRY SOCIAL, Speaker is Lee Ann Downey, Stonewell Lavender Farm: "Growing Lavender Successfully", speaker to be announced |
Garden Tour and Lunch | to be announced | to be announced | tour of one or more local gardens |
General Membership | September 9, 2024 doors open @ 6:30 | Stoney Creek United Church, 1 King Street | Sean James: "It Doesn't Endin August: Extending interest in the Garden" |
General Membership | October 7, 2024 (note date chang doors open @ 6:30e) | Stoney Creek United Church, 1 King Street | Paul Knowles: "The Odd and Eccentric Truth about Gardeners" |
ANNUAL MEETING | November 18, 2024 doors open @ 6:30 | Stoney Creek United Church, 1 King Street | Something Special, Awards and lots of fun surprises |
SPECIAL EVENT | December 2, 2024 doors open @ 6:30 | Stoney Creek United Church, 1 King Street | SANTA'S WORKSHOP |