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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 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.
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Church of the Advent Parish Hall
16 Church Street
Ridgetown N0P 2C0
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$15 per person
| Title | First/Last Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Past President | Linda Clendenning | ||
| President | Deb Sanders | ||
| Secretary | Deb Sanders | ||
| Treasurer | Linda Fraleigh |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proper Care when Pruning | January 12, 2026 @ 6:30 pm | Church of the Advent Parish Hall | Speaker Harry Wyma |
| Propagating and Pollinating Indoor Plants | February 16, 2026 @ 6:30 pm | Church of the Advent Parish Hall | Speaker Bob Oke |
| Maintaining the Delicate Balance of Life in Rondeau Provincial Park | March 23, 2026 @ 6:30 pm | Church of the Advent Parish Hall | Speaker Edward Merks |
| Pollinators in the Greenhouses | April 20, 2026 @ 6:30 pm | Church of the Advent Parish Hall | Speaker Cara McCreary |
| Spring Plant Sale | May 16, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 1:00 pm | 37 Oak Street | |
| Floral Designs from Your Garden Plants | May 18, 2026 @ 6:30 pm | Church of the Advent Parish Hall | Speaker Kathy Smyth |
| Pot Luck & Garden Tour | June 15, 2026 @ 6:30 pm | Penybryn Manor | 13262 Talbot Trail |
| Annual Flower & Photography Show | June 20, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | Church of the Advent Parish Hall | 16 Church Street |
| Summer Plant & Membership Sale | July 4 @ 8:00 am to 1:00 pm | 37 Oak Street | |
| Hazelnut Farm Tour | August TBD | Whistlenok Farm | 20096 Kent Bridge Road |
| Small Town Sprouted Naturopathic | September 21, 2026 @ 6:30 pm | Church of the Advent Parish Hall | |
| How to Create your own Heritage Floral Barn Quilt | October 19, 2026 @ 6:30 pm | Church of the Advent Parish Hall | Speaker Susanne Spence Wilkens |
| Annual Meeting & Banquet | November 23, 2026 @ 5:30 pm | Church of the Advent Parish Hall | Speaker Tom Button |