Societies in Ontario
B Brighton Garden Club
District 4
History and Objectives
The Brighton Horticultural Society was organized on April 12, 1925 at a meeting in the Brighton Town Hall. The Reverend A. K. McLeod presided over this meeting during which a full slate of officers was elected and 125 members joined. Meetings have been held every year since that time.
This year marks our 100th anniversary. Special events are planned throughout the year to commemorate the centennial occasion.
COME CELEBRATE WITH US !
To celebrate 100 years, a special edition of the Yearbook will feature a comprehensive history of the BHS/BGC and vivid accounts of past years' experiences by long time Society/Club members.
In 2024, the Club chose the Wild Columbine as its new floral emblem, replacing the Marigold that was chosen in 1973. The new floral emblem was incorporated into a new logo. To celebrate our centennial year, the logo has been enhanced with the words "100 Years and Growing" replacing the words "EST. 1925"
The objective of the Brighton Garden Club and the Horticultural Societies Act (Bill 66) of the Province of Ontario is to encourage interest and improvement in horticulture in our district:
● by holding meetings for the instruction and discussion on subjects connected with the theory and practices of horticulture;
● by encouraging the planting of trees, shrubs and flowers on public and private grounds;
● by promoting balcony and community gardening and outdoor beautification;
● by arranging field trips, contests, competitions, and exhibitions related to horticulture and awarding prizes;
● by distributing seeds, plants, bulbs, flowers, trees, and shrubs;
● by promoting the protection of the environment;
● by promoting the circulation of horticultural information.
Membership Benefits include:
An opportunity to meet people with similar interests
A chance to discuss plant problems with Master Gardeners
A forum to learn better gardening techniques
An informative annual Yearbook
A venue to show your flowers and plants
An opportunity to participate in exclusive garden tours
Direct contact with live presentations from renowned speakers
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King Edward Park Arena Community Centre
81 Elizabeth Street
Brighton, Ontario K0K 1H0
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Annual Membership: $20 per person…January to December. Visitors welcome to our meetings (fee:$5.00 per meeting)
| Title | First/Last Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| President | Linda Wallis | ltwallis@sympatico.ca | 613-475-1852 |
| Vice President | Wayne Jefferson | ||
| Secretary | Lorraine Coulas | ||
| Treasurer | Lesley Hollick |
Meetings
7:00 p.m. on the 4th Tuesday of each month (except July, August and December) Click on the PDF document at the bottom of this page to see full details.
Join us for lively and entertaining speakers with informative presentations. Click on the "2025 BGC List of speakers at monthly meetings" PDF document at the bottom of this page to see full details.
Watch for information on our 100th anniversary celebration events!
| Event Name | Date/Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| January Meeting | January 28,2025 7:00pm | King Edward Community Centre 81 Elizabeth Street, Brighton | Winter Gardening – Debb Poole of Connon Nurseries |
| February Meeting and Mini Show | February 25,2025 6:15pm | King Edward Community Centre 81 Elizabeth Street, Brighton | Chelsea Flower Show – Kat Kinch, Master Gardener |
| March Meeting | March 25, 2025 7:00pm | King Edward Community Centre 81 Elizabeth Street, Brighton | Orchids – Debbie Parry Plant Photography – Claude Gagne Viticulture – Paul Battilana |
| April Meeting, Centennial Celebration and Mini Show | April 22, 2025 6:15pm | King Edward Community Centre 81 Elizabeth Street, Brighton | Designing with Trees and Shrubs – Charlie Dobbin Celebration commemorating the April 12, 1925 founding meeting for the Brighton Horticultural Society |
| Spring Plant Auction | May 13, 2025 - 6:30pm | King Edward Community Centre 81 Elizabeth Street, Brighton | Viewing at 6:30 p.m. Auction starts at 7:00 p.m. |
| May Meeting and Mini Show | May 27, 2025 - 6:15pm | King Edward Community Centre 81 Elizabeth Street, Brighton | Peonies – Stars of the June Garden – Ingrid Janssen |
| 100th Anniversary Garden Party | June 14, 2025 10:00am to 3:00pm | Brighton Memorial Park | 100th Anniversary Garden Party |
| Rose and Peony Show | June 14, 2025 10:00am to 3:00pm | Brighton Memorial Park | Rose and Peony Show |
| June Meeting | June 24, 2025 7:00pm | King Edward Community Centre 81 Elizabeth Street, Brighton | Eat Your Flowers – Nikki Fotheringham |
| Flower & Vegetable Show | August 9, 2025 2:00 to 4:00 pm | King Edward Community Centre 81 Elizabeth Street, Brighton | Exhibits to be in place between 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. |
| Plant Sale | September 13, 2025 8:30am to 11:00am | Curling Club Parking Lot, 85 Elizabeth St, Brighton | Outdoor Sale - see flyer below |
| September Meeting | September 23, 2025 - 6:15pm | King Edward Community Centre 81 Elizabeth Street, Brighton | Houseplants – Paul Battilana and Debbie Parry and also Flower Show Awards |
| October Meeting and Mini Show | October 28, 2025 - 6:15pm | King Edward Community Centre 81 Elizabeth Street, Brighton | Integrated Pest Management – Margaret Appleby |
| Photo Contest Deadline for Entries | October 22, 2024: Last day to submit photos | King Edward Community Centre 81 Elizabeth Street, Brighton | See page 9 of our Yearbook |
| AGM and Installation of Officers | November 25, 2025 6:00pm | King Edward Community Centre 81 Elizabeth Street, Brighton | Potluck Dinner, Food set up at 5:30 p.m. for 6:00 p.m. dinner. QUIZ Night |
