Societies in Ontario
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 | Harry Wyma | ridgetownhortsociety@outlook.com | |
| President | Kees Boeters | ridgetownhortsociety@outlook.com | |
| Secretary | Heidi Wyma | ridgetownhortsociety@outlook.com |
Meetings are usually held on a Wednesday evening starting at 7:00 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stories Our Gardens Tell | January 18 @ 7:00 pm | Church of the Advent Parish Hall | Speaker Susanne Spence Wilkins |
| How to Attract Monarchs in Your Garden | February 15 @ 7:00 pm | Church of the Advent Parish Hall | Speaker Leo Silvestri |
| TREES Memorial Forest | March 15 @ 7:00 pm | Church of the Advent Parish Hall | Speaker Harry Wyma |
| Maple Syrup, Winterberries and Tulips: A Family Affair | April 19 @ 7:00 pm | Church of the Advent Parish Hall | Speaker Hat Trick Farms |
| CKPL Grows Seed Library | May 17 @ 7:00 pm | Church of the Advent Parish Hall | Speaker Amy Osborne |
| Bria Lee’s Bees | September 20 @ 7:00 pm | Church of the Advent Parish Hall | Speaker BLB Honey & Beekeeping |
| ReLeaf Chatham-Kent | October 18 @ 7:00 pm | Church of the Advent Parish Hall | Speaker Mike Smith |
| Annual Meeting & Banquet | November 29 @ 5:30 pm | Church of the Advent Parish Hall | Speaker Sandra Carter from University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus on Horticulture and Environmental Courses and Programs |
