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Flamborough Horticultural Society

District 6

About Us

The Flamborough Horticultural Society was founded in May 1939. The Pelargonium (geranium) was
chosen as our emblem in 1971 and is proudly displayed on our crest.

The Mission of the Flamborough Horticultural Society is to encourage interest and involvement in
horticulture through monthly meetings, civic improvement, preservation, exhibitions, the distribution of
plant materials and regular instruction pertaining to the theory and practice of horticulture.

Join: All ages over 15 are welcome. Join for $15.00 through e-transfer to fhs.treasurer@hotmail.com or
mail-in cheque to Flamborough Horticultural Society, PO Box 902 Waterdown ON L0R 2H0
Enquiries: flamhort@hotmail.com

MEETING LOCATION: Normally at St. Thomas the Apostle Church 715 Centre Road, Waterdown. Every
once in a while, and meet at an interesting location.

MEETING INFO: The 3rd Wednesday of each month starting at 7:00pm with our fellowship and
refreshments, followed by a ‘short’ business update, and then our knowledgeable guest speakers and
Q&A. We have a Share the Wealth draw and fun flower shows with members judging.
In July, August and December there are no meetings, so we may spend time with our families and enjoy
our garden spaces.

ACTIVITIES Civic Improvement/ community involvement, new plantings and maintenance of local
gardens, annual plant sale fundraiser, the Waterdown Garden Walk, Early July-Judging of the Trillium
Awards, Bus Tour and local garden tours, monthly Newsletter, Ontario Horticultural Association events -
Local District 6 OHA Convention, Breakfast meetings and dinner events, pot luck and member only
garden tours vary year to year.

FIND OUT MORE: Check out the monthly article written by Jennifer Godyn in the Flamborough Review
Opinion Section.

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Our general meeting location is:

St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Parish Hall. We change this up every once in a while and meet in interesting locations. Check our Website or Facebook for our meeting venue.
715 Centre Road
Waterdown L0R 2HO
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The fee to join our society is:

Annual Membership is only $15

Society Contacts:
Title First/Last Name Email Phone
President Susan MacMillan flamhort@hotmail.com 905-977-8567
Past President, Treasurer Trudy Bliedung trudybliedung@yahoo.ca 905-689-8621
Past President Tina Coverly flamhort@hotmail.com
General Information:

The Flamborough Horticultural Society holds meetings on the 3rd Wednesday of each month starting at 7:00 pm.

Join Us!

Our meetings start with our Fellowship & Refreshments, followed by a ‘Short’ Business Discussion, and then our knowledgeable, entertaining guest speakers & demonstrations. We also have a Question & Answer period, Share the Wealth Draw and Fun Flower Shows with Member judging. In July, August and December there are no meetings, so we may spend time with our families and enjoy our garden spaces.
All ages over 15 are welcome

Contact flamhort@hotmail.com for additional speaker information.

Event Schedule:
Event Name Date/Time Location Description
Meeting Wed Sept 20 St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Parish Hall Paul Zammit: "The Need for Gardens"
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