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 regular plant sales and actively participate in the beautification of Ridgetown and surrounding areas. We host an annual flower show for all ages.
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.
Email hidden; Javascript is required.
Church of the Advent Parish Hall
16 Church Street
Ridgetown N0P 2C0
Map It
$15 per person
| Title | First/Last Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Past President | Kees Boeters | ridgetownhortsociety@outlook.com | |
| President | Linda Clendenning | ridgetownhortsociety@outlook.com | |
| Secretary | Debbie Sanders | ridgetownhortsociety@outlook.com | |
| Treasurer | Linda Fraleigh | ridgetownhortsociety@outlook.com |
Meetings are held on Mondays 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Painted Arctic | January 13, 2025 @ 6:30 pm | Church of the Advent Parish Hall | Speaker Harry Wyma |
| Connections in Nature-Spring bird migration | February 10, 2025 @ 6:30 pm | Church of the Advent Parish Hall | Speaker Jess Matthew’s Chief Park Naturalist |
| Raised Gardens | March 10, 2025 @ 6:30 pm | Church of the Advent Parish Hall | Speaker Kees Boeters |
| Organizing Meeting | April 7, 2025 @ 6:30 pm | Church of the Advent Parish Hall | R&DHS will be hosting the District 11 AGM and this meeting will focus on organizing final details |
| District 11 AGM | April 12, 2025 | Willow Ridge Golf & Country Club | |
| Edible gardening | May 5, 2024 @ 6:30 pm | Church of the Advent Parish Hall | Speaker Jayme Cannon |
| Summer Plant Sale | July TBD @ 8:00 am to 1:00 pm | 11 Myrtle Street and 37 Oak Street | |
| Flower Show | September 13, 2024 @ 7:30 am to 3:00 pm | Church of the Advent Parish Hall | |
| Topic Coming Soon! | September 15, 2024 @ 6:30 pm | Church of the Advent Parish Hall | |
| Pumpkin Decorating | October 20, 2024 @ 6:30 pm | Church of the Advent Parish Hall | Speaker Linda Clendenning |
| Annual Meeting & Banquet | November 24, 2024 @ 5:30 pm | Church of the Advent Parish Hall |