Societies in Ontario

Norwood and District Horticultural Society
District 4
President’s Message 2026
Fellow gardeners and friends,
As we look toward another season of growth, I’m reminded of the quiet power held in every seed we plant. A garden teaches us patience, resilience, and the joy of nurturing life—values that guide The Norwood and District Horticultural Society year after year.
This year, I encourage each of you to explore something new in your garden. Whether it’s a heritage vegetable, a pollinator friendly perennial, or a long-imagined landscape project, let curiosity lead the way. Our shared passion for cultivating beauty and biodiversity strengthens not only our gardens, but our community.
I also want to celebrate the art of volunteering, which is truly the heartbeat of the Norwood and District Horticultural Society. Every event, workshop, and garden bed thrives because of the generous hands and open hearts of our members. Volunteering is more than offering time—it’s an act of stewardship, creativity, and connection. It’s where friendships take root, skills are shared, and our collective vision blossoms into something greater than any one of us could grow alone.
Thank you for your dedication, creativity, and generosity. Together, we make our Society a place where knowledge flourishes and community spirit thrives. I look forward to seeing your gardens and our volunteer community continue to grow in the months ahead.
Warm regards,
Mary Irving~
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Royal Canadian Legion (RC Legion), Branch 300
27 King Street (King & Alma)
Norwood K0L 2V0
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$20 per person.
| Title | First/Last Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| President | Mary Irving | maryirving0320atgmail.com | 705-750-8472 |
| Secretary | Doreen Allen-Bell | smokey1atpersona.ca | 705-639-5489 |
| Treasurer | Shane Hodge | shane.hodgeatgmail.com | 705-930-0489 |
We meet on the second Tuesday of the month except July, August and December at the Royal Canadian Legion (Branch 300) located at 27 King Street, Norwood, Ontario.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. (except as noted in the Yearbook).
Guests are always welcome and are encouraged to join our Society.
| Event Name | Date/Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| January Meeting | Tuesday, 13th, 2026 7pm | RC Legion/Zoom Option | Climate Change and the Garden: Action in a Time of Crisis |
| February Meeting | Tuesday, 10th at 7pm | RC Legion/Zoom Option | The Power of Plants - For Health |
| March Meeting | Tuesday, 10th at 7pm | RC Legion | Success with Growing Vegetables |
| April Meeting | Tuesday, 14th at 7 pm | RC Legion | Local Hardy Perennials by Colour |
| May Meeting | Tuesday, 12th at 7 pm | RC Legion | Creating a Beautiful Cut-flower Garden with Modest Amounts of Space |
| May Spring Plant Sale | Saturday, 9th at 8:30 am | Downtown Norwood | Great varieties to choose from |
| June Potluck Meeting | Tuesday, 9th at 6pm | RC Legion | Native Trees and Shrubs for Every Season |
| September Meeting | Tuesday, 8th at 7 pm | RC Legion | Ornamental Grasses |
| October Meeting | Tuesday, 13th at 7 pm | RC Legion | Garden Design with Native Plants |
| November Meeting | Tuesday, 10th, 7pm | RC Legion | AGM, Mini Show, and presentation on The Twelve Plants of Christmas |


