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Elora and Salem Horticultural Society
District 7
The Elora and Salem Horticultural Society is celebrating it's 173rd year, making us one of the oldest continuously operating societies in the province. We thank our enthusiastic membership for their perseverance in making this a reality.
Come on out and join us. It is very rewarding to be able to participate in the beautification of our community through the planting and maintenance of select community flower beds. Some of the perks of a membership are the opportunities to share gardening stories with other gardeners, or to share some of our over achieving and prized plants.
We also offer an annual Student Bursary, and hold an Annual Spring Plant Sale.
NEW exciting update for 2023!!!...Our monthly garden related meetings will be held in person once again. Masks are strongly recommended while inside.
Become a member if you haven't already. Learn from the experience of knowledgeable guest speakers. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or a beginner, there is something for everyone.
Happy Gardening!
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Elora Public Library
144 Geddes St.
Elora N0B 1S0
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Adult Membership is $10.00; Junior Membership (6 to 15 years old) ~ $2.00. Annual memberships are valid until December 31st.
| Title | First/Last Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| President | Jude Dowling | elorasalemhort@gmail.com | 594-1816 |
| Vice President | Ann Ironside | elorasalemhort@gmail.com | |
| Secretary | John Medley | elorasalemhort@gmail.com | |
| Membership / Treasurer | Alex Graham | elorasalemhort@gmail.com |
Our Society will be held in person, while it is not required, we kindly ask that you do wear a mask while inside.
Our meetings are free, informative, and fun!
Watch for our newsletters, this webpage or our Facebook page to always know what we're up to next.
Come out and learn from our knowledgeable guest speakers. Meetings will be held the third Wednesday of the month, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm at the Elora Public Library unless otherwise stated.
Come join us! A membership includes free attendance to general garden program meetings. Receive our Society Newsletter 4 times per year. Participate in one or all of our community programs. Learn, share and benefit from our guest speakers and other society members gardening experience and knowledge.
Best of all, your membership helps nurture and inspire the gardener in us all!
To renew your membership or to become a new member, please email elorasalemhort@gmail.com
| Event Name | Date/Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Meeting | Thursday, February 16 | Grandway Events Centre, 7445 Wellington County Rd 21, Elora | Doors Open 6 pm, Tickets required. Vendors, Door Prizes, Refreshments! Guest Speakers: Sean James "Rain Gardens" and Guinevere Kern "Healing Gardens" |
| Meeting | Wednesday, March 15 ~ 7:30pm | Elora Library | Speaker: Joanna Baars, "All Seasons at the Greenhouse" |
| Meeting | Wednesday, April 19 ~ 7:30 pm | Elora Library | Speaker: Janet Cox, "Pruning for Plant Health & Beauty" |
| Spring Plant Sale | Saturday, May 13 ~ 8:00 am until 11:00 am | Elora Centre For The Arts | Come on out rain or shine! Friday evening set up, drop off bagged or potted plants. |
| Garden Tour | Early July - TBA | Elora | Tour of Society Member's Garden |
| Presentation | Saturday, September 16 ~ 2:00pm | Whiffletree Farm & Nursery, Elora | One hour presentation, rain or shine. |
| Meeting | Wednesday, September 20 ~ 7:30pm | Elora Library | Speaker: Julia Kron, "Knowledge of Composting" |
| Meeting | Wednesday, October 18 ~ 7:30 pm | ZOOM | Speaker: Ann Joyner, "Birds in the Garden" |
| Meeting | Wednesday, November 15 ~7:30pm | Elora Library | Speaker: Mike Barber, "The Life of Honey Bees and Their Swarm" |
| 2024 AGM | Wednesday, January 17 ~7:00pm | TBA | Guest Speaker and refreshments |
