Societies in Ontario

Pickering Garden Club
District 17
The Pickering Garden Club is a non-profit group whose members share a passion for growing plants of all kinds and for beautifying our world.
You’re never too ‘green’ to join the Pickering Garden Club. We are novices and experienced gardeners. Bring your questions, find solutions and get inspired.
Whether your interest is growing food, floral design, or using the colours and textures of plants to beautify your home, join us!
We meet once a month to learn the art and science of gardening together. We offer dynamic speakers and workshops, we share plants and seeds, and we gain knowledge from each other.
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O'Brien Room located behind the Chestnut Hill Recreation Complex.
1867 Valley Farm Road
Pickering L1V 3Y7
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The membership fee is $25.00 per year, per person or $35.00 per household. For this you receive: the annual yearbook with all show schedules and interesting articles, hints, and tips a 10% discount off your garden purchases at select nurseries, upon presentation of your membership card.
| Title | First/Last Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| President | Barb Nelson |
Meetings occur on the second Tuesday of the month. There are no meetings in July, Aug and Dec. Meetings in Jan, Feb, and March are Virtual (ZOOM). In person meetings start April in the O’Brien Room at the Chestnut Hill Recreation Complex starting at 7:30 pm (unless otherwise noted). Doors open at 6:30 pm for exhibitors to place their entries to be judged, before 7:15 pm. Out of consideration for the judges, the 7:15 pm deadline will be strictly enforced.
Our meetings feature entertaining and informative speakers who educate our members on various aspects of horticulture and gardening. May, June, and September meetings include professionally judged flower shows. Points and prizes are awarded to worthy specimens. All members are encouraged to participate in this friendly competition.
Discount offers on your garden purchases at select nurseries.
| Event Name | Date/Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| January Member Meeting | January 13 at 7:00pm EST | Zoom | Scott W. Holland - Bird Houses & Native Plants |
| Plant Chat | |||
| February Member Meeting | February 10 at 7:00pm EST | Zoom | Guinevere Kern - Optimizing Horticulture for Health |
| 2026 Photo Show | |||
| Plant Chat | |||
| March Member Meeting | March 10 at 7:00pm EST | Zoom | David J. Hawke - Wildflowers, Legends & Lore |
| Plant Chat | |||
| April Member Meeting | April 14 at 7:00pm EDT | O'Brien Room, Chestnut Hill Recreation Complex, Pickering | Rabeeya Amjad - Invasive Species & Environmental Impact |
| District 17 AGM | April 26 | Beaverton, On. | Keynote Speaker - TBD |
| May Member Meeting | May 12 at 7:00pm EDT | O'Brien Room, Chestnut Hill Recreation Complex, Pickering | Linda Lee Purvis - Decorative Techniques with Botanicals |
| Flower Show | |||
| Plant Sale | May 23 - 24 | Esplanade Park, Pickering | Visit our booth at Artfest |
| June Member Meeting | June 9 at 7:00pm EDT | O'Brien Room, Chestnut Hill Recreation Complex, Pickering | Joanne Shaw - Creating a Low Maintenance Garden |
| Flower Show | |||
| Bus Tour | July 4 | Visiting the Villages of Fergus & Elora | |
| September Member Meeting | September 8 at 7:00pm EDT | O'Brien Room, Chestnut Hill Recreation Complex, Pickering | Dennis Campeau - Dream Your Garden into Existence |
| Flower Show | |||
| October Member Meeting | October 13 at 7:00pm EDT | O'Brien Room, Chestnut Hill Recreation Complex, Pickering | James Kamstra - Snakes - Fascinating & Useful in he Garden |
| Youth Initiative Awards | |||
| Fall Garden Swap | |||
| Annual General Meeting | November 10 at 7:00pm EDT | O'Brien Room, Chestnut Hill Recreation Complex, Pickering | Annual General Meeting; Potluck Dinner; Flower and Photo Show Awards |
| Awards & Volunteer Appreciation |