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Ridgetown & District Horticultural Society
District 11
Ridgetown & District Horticultural Society celebrated 100 years in 2020.
Our Society is an affiliate of the Ontario Horticultural Association and is a not-for-profit public service organization recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs.
We hold monthly general meetings that feature speakers, demonstrations or workshops. We also offer a yearly Plant Sale and actively participate in the beautification of Ridgetown and surrounding areas.
Everyone is welcome to join the Society. Our membership includes Novice to Experts. There is a place for all level of gardeners: small gardens, large gardens, balconies, container, vegetables, tropical or perennial, we love them all.
Monthly speakers offer a wide range of horticultural and nature inspired themes.
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Church of the Advent Parish Hall
16 Church Street
Ridgetown N0P 2C0
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$10 per person
| Title | First/Last Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Past President | Kees Boeters | ridgetownhortsociety@outlook.com | |
| President | Linda Clendenning | ridgetownhortsociety@outlook.com | |
| Secretary | Heidi Wyma | ridgetownhortsociety@outlook.com | |
| Treasurer | Linda Fraleigh | ridgetownhortsociety@outlook.com |
Meetings are usually held on a Wednesday evening starting at 6:30 pm. Engaging speakers are followed by a social time with light refreshments served.
Members enjoy discounts on horticultural products from local greenhouses and nurseries, as well as the local hardware store.
| Event Name | Date/Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longwoods Flower Farm | January 17, 2024 @ 7:00 pm | Church of the Advent Parish Hall | Speaker Caroline Van Lith |
| Snobelen Homestead | February 21, 2024 @ 6:30 pm | Church of the Advent Parish Hall | Speaker Jess Snobelen |
| The Culture & Care of Orchids | March 20, 2024 @ 6:30 pm | Church of the Advent Parish Hall | Speaker Juliette & Albert St. Pierre |
| Ross’ Nurserymen Highlighting Native Plants | April 17, 2024 @ 6:30 pm | Church of the Advent Parish Hall | Speaker Bill Ross |
| The Gardener's Field Guide to 150 Garden Worthy Native Plants of the Southern Great Lakes Region | May 15, 2024 @ 6:30 pm | Church of the Advent Parish Hall | Speakers Rick Gray and Harry Wyma |
| Spring Plant Sale | May 25, 2024 @ 8:00 am to 1:00 pm | 11 Myrtle Street and 37 Oak Street | |
| Summer Plant Sale | July 20, 2024 @ 8:00 am to 1:00 pm | 11 Myrtle Street and 37 Oak Street | |
| Flower Show | September 15, 2024 @ 7:30 am to 3:00 pm | Church of the Advent Parish Hall | |
| Invasives | September 18, 2024 @ 6:30 pm | Church of the Advent Parish Hall | Speaker Brian Rideout |
| Beekeeping and Supporting Pollinators | October 16, 2024 @ 6:30 pm | Church of the Advent Parish Hall | Speaker Mike Davidson |
| Annual Meeting & Banquet | November 27, 2024 @ 5:30 pm | Church of the Advent Parish Hall | Speakers Debbie Sanders, Linda Fraleigh, Linda Clendenning |