Societies in Ontario
Nobleton & King City Horticulture Society
District 15
A BIT OF HISTORY.
In December 1957, a group of gardening enthusiasts met in Nobleton to propose the forming of a local Horticultural Association.
Approval was granted in January 1958, and the “Nobleton and District Horticultural Society” was born. In those early years, several people had key roles in ensuring the clubs’ success. They were John Neate, Pearl Mactaggart, Nellie Goodfellow, and Mrs. Russell Snider.
If you think those names sound familiar, it’s because they all subsequently had streets in Nobleton named after them.
In 2018, The society celebrated its 60th Anniversary. We are excited to see what the next 60 years will bring!
New Members Welcome!
If you are interested in nature and in all things gardening, then this club is right for you. We offer a series of speakers that offer expert advice. At our monthly meetings, you can discuss your garden with our many long-time club members. They have a wealth of practical knowledge to share.
Flower shows offer opportunities to show off your plants and to try some floral designs.
We also get involved in our community. These partnerships offer us a chance to expand our environmental impact and to meet new people.
The N&KCGC Plant Sale provides locally grown hardy plants. Many of them are grown in our own gardens!
Our mission is to encourage interest in Horticulture and related Environmental Stewardship initiatives, through sharing the theory and practice of gardening with our membership and the wider community.
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Laskay Hall
2920 King Road
King City L7B 1L6
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$20.00 for individuals
Title | First/Last Name | Phone | |
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Co-President | Anna Santarossa | nobletonkingcitygardenclub@gmail.com | 416-557-8814 |
Co-President | Barbara Downey | nobletonkingcitygardenclub@gmail.com | 905-880-0330 |
We meet every 4th Monday of the Month from March to October, excluding July and August.
We begin the year in January and February with virtual meetings on Zoom, moving to the Kinghorn School House in March for an in-person presentation and demonstration on vermicomposting. Doors open at 7:00 pm, and the guest speaker presentation begins at 7:30 pm.
The 2024 membership fee is $20.
What to Expect
Enjoy conversations with knowledgeable club members, gardeners, and fellow nature lovers. Attend expert speaker events, demonstrations, and workshops. Participate in Plant sales and community beautification projects. Partake in seasonal Flower & Vegetable Shows. Create new friendships, and build social and professional connections. Discover the art of Floral Arrangement Design. Be part of evolving horticultural practices and environmental stewardship.
Whether you are new to gardening or have a well-seasoned green thumb, we know you'll enjoy our club!
Event Name | Date/Time | Location | Description |
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Six Essential Herbs for Your Garden, Kitchen, and Medicine Cabinet | Monday, January 22nd | Zoom | Pat Crocker is an author, professional Home Economist, and Culinary Herbalist. Fusing her knowledge of herbs with a passion for healthy foods and over five decades of growing and writing about the helping plants, Pat has much to teach us about. |
A Valentine’s Succulent Workshop | Saturday, February 3rd (1:00 - 3:00 pm) | Kinghorn School House | Molly Shannon of Canadian Succulents will lead the group through a workshop to make Valentine's succulent arrangements. Participants must RSVP by January 31st. The cost for small arrangements is $35, and large arrangements are $65 for all materials. |
The Aging Gardener: Gardening in Our Golden Years | Monday, February 26th | Zoom | Ingrid Janssen |
Vermicomposting | Monday, March 25th | Kinghorn School House | Jessica Tong |
The Garden of Regrets | Monday, April 22nd | Laskay Hall | Helen Battersby |
Plant and Art Sale | Saturday, May 11th | Laskay Hall Grounds | |
Garden Disasters - Prepare, Survive, Thrive | Monday, May 27th | Laskay Hall | Tena VanAndel |
TBA | Monday, June 24th | Laskay Hall | |
TBA | Monday, September 23rd | Laskay Hall | |
Naturalizing the Garden | Monday, October 28th | Laskay Hall | Lorraine Johnson |
AGM & Potluck Dinner | Monday, November 27th | Laskay Hall | Annual General Meeting and Potluck followed by awards and a workshop on making evergreen centerpieces with co-president, Barbara Downey |