Societies in Ontario
Manotick Horticultural Society
District 2
About Us
We are a membership of over two hundred amateur gardeners. We share a passion for gardening, preservation of the environment, beautifying our community, and educating others in all areas of horticulture. Our programs and activities instill a great fellowship between members, who all share the same passion.
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Our general meeting location is:
Manotick United Church
5567 Manotick Main St.
Manotick K4M 1A5
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The fee to join our society is:
$20
Society Contacts:
| Title | First/Last Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chair/President | Jennifer Johnston | mhs@manotickhorticulturalsociety.com |
General Information:
See our website for event details including dates, times, and meeting options.
Meetings are free to MHS members.
Join Us!
See our website at http://www.manotickhorticulturalsociety.com for an overview of our programming activities. Become a member to enjoy all the benefits of the society and join our growing community.
Event Schedule:
| Event Name | Date/Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Growing Food in Small Spaces – February 2024 Member Meeting | February 12, 2024 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Zoom Only | Kate Veinot (she/they) is the Community Gardening Network Coordinator at Just Food, having joined the organization earlier this year. |
| Woodland Plants Primer – March 2024 Member Meeting | March 4, 2024 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Zoom Only | Our speaker, Paul LaPorte, is the owner of Ephemeral Ark Nursery (specializing in native woodland species) and consultant on ecological gardening and design. |
| Why We Love Annuals – April 2024 Member Meeting | April 8, 2024 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Hybrid | Our speakers, Catherine Disley and Claire Leduc are both Master Gardeners. |
| Garden Myths — May 2024 Member Meeting | May 13, 2024 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Hybrid | A Master Gardener, Robert Pavlis’ mission is to uncover the mysteries of gardens, ponds and soil science using his background in chemistry and biochemistry. |
| Summer Horticultural Show | June 10, 2024 7:00 pm – 9 pm | Manotick United Church | The MHS Horticultural Show (for members only) will run in conjunction with the June Members Social. |
| Fall Horticultural Show | September 7, 2024 | Dickinson House Lawn | Open to the Public - Join us - Horticultural Specimen Classes highlights flowers, perennials, shrubs, fruit, and vegetables and design classes. |
| Wildscaping — September 2024 Member Meeting | September 16, 2024 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Hybrid | Learn how to implement “Wildscaping” based on a deeper understanding of local conditions so that you can support local wildlife and incorporate native plants more suited to your neighbourhood. |
| Discover Bonsai Culture — October 2024 Member Meeting | October 7, 2024 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Hybrid | Discover the basics of bonsai cultivation techniques (aesthetic and horticultural). |
| Seasonal Creations — November 2024 Member Meeting | November 4, 2024 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Hybrid | Just in time for the holidays…2024 Seasonal Decor. |
| Holiday Celebration — December 2024 Member Meeting | December 9, 2024 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Hybrid | Celebrate the fun of the past year and year end adwards and recognitions. |
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