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Almonte & District Horticultural Society
District 2
Welcome to the Almonte and District Horticultural Society. Ours is an organization of diverse members with many levels and angles of knowledge in horticulture and related topics, and people who like to learn !
Meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the month except in July and December. There are educational speakers and demonstrations at meetings, flower and vegetable shows, and refreshments. Two of the meetings include a pot-luck supper.
For people who enjoy working with flowers, the Town Beautification Committee welcomes volunteers to maintain the gardens and flower boxes around town. No experience is required and you are sure to make new friends. Come and join us at one of our meetings to find out about this and other activities.
For 10 weeks in the summer we hold a "Yard of the Week" competition. Gardens are nominated by friends and neighbours, then volunteer judges go round and pick a winner each week. Prizes are awarded and the runner up moves into the following week's nominations.
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Cornerstone Community Church
1728 concession 11
Almonte K0A 1A0
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Annual membership fee is $10 per person
| Title | First/Last Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasurer | Carol Alexander | adhsmailbox@gmail.com | |
| President | Sandy Jackson | adhsmailbox@gmail.com | |
| Secretary | Melanie MacKenzie | adhsmailbox@gmail.com | |
All meetings are held on the fourth Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m., except July and December and statutory holidays, (unless noted otherwise).
Annual membership is $10, and guests are welcome. There are 10 meetings each year. To request a membership form, email adhsmailbox@gmail.com. Forms are also available at meetings. The annual Spring Plant Sale takes place in May - this year that is May 18th. There is also a fall plant sale on September 13. A number of local businesses give a discount to A&DHS members.
| Event Name | Date/Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| January Meeting | Monday, January 22, 7:30 pm | Cornerstone Community Church, Almonte | Allan Goddard, a retired landscaper, will speak about trees in Almonte |
| February Meeting | Monday February 26, 7:30 pm | Cornerstone Community Church, Almonte | David Hinks, Ann Warren and Gerda Franssen will describe The Blakeney Project - from spring seeding to fall cleanup |
| March Meeting | Monday, March 25, 7:30 pm | Cornerstone Community Church, Almonte | Anne Harbord, the district 2 director: Raised Bed Gardening for Everything - roses, vegetables, fruit bushes |
| April Meeting | Monday April 22, 7:30 pm | Cornerstone Community church, Almonte | Rob Stuart will speak about Colour in the Garden Through the Seasons |
| SPRING PLANT SALE | Saturday, May 18, 9:00-11:00am | Behind the Library, 155 High Street, Almonte | GREAT PRICES on vegetable seedlings, annuals, perennials, books, pots and more. |
| May Meeting | Monday, May 27, 7:30 pm | Cornerstone Community Church, Almonte | Jonny de Matos: All about Honey Bees and the Plants they Love. There will also be a mini flower show for members |
| June Meeting | Monday, June 24, 7:30 pm | Cornerstone Community Church, Almonte | All about growing roses. Members may enter a mini flower show at this meeting |
| 2024 District 2 Flower and Edibles Show | Saturday, August 17, 9-4 | Civitan Hall, Almonte | Entries to be placed by members in the morning, The public is welcomed at 1 pm. Refreshments and vendors |
| Harvest Pot Luck Supper | Monday, August 26, 6:00 pm (note the different time) | Cornerstone Community Church, Almonte | Harvest Potluck Dinner: Bring your own plate, cup and cutlery, and a dish to share |
| FALL PLANT SALE | Saturday, September 14, 9-11 am | BEHIND Almonte Library in GARDEN area; 155 High Street, Almonte | Perennials, bulbs, houseplants, produce and preserves, books and tools. Something for everyone! |
| September meeting | Monday, September 23, 7:30 pm | Cornerstone Community Church, Almonte | Brian Carson: Glorious Gardens around the Globe - take a trip to Barcelona, the French Riviera, Paris and more. there will be a mini flower show at this meeting |
| October Meeting | Monday, October 28, 7:30 pm | Cornerstone Community Church, Almonte | Jennifer Zeitz: "What's the big idea?" One artist's approach to garden design. |
| Annual General Meeting and Pot Luck Supper | Monday, November 25, 6 pm (note earlier start time) | Cornerstone Community Church, Almonte | Bring your own plate, cup and cutlery, and decorate your place setting. Program includes AGM, awards, elections and Christmas Quiz. |
