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Sprucedale & District Horticultural Society
District 18
Welcome to the Sprucedale & District Horticultural Society. We were founded in 1987, thanks to Delores and Lauren Dunn, Bonnie Robinson and Cathy Hall who got the ball rolling all those years ago.
Our Society’s mandate is to promote interest in horticulture by encouraging the planting of trees, shrubs & flowers on public and private grounds.
As well, Society members enjoy a wealth of information from guest speakers, along with field trips, flower shows and garden tours.
Throughout its history, Society members have hosted numerous flower shows throughout the area, and participated in community events.
We welcome visitors to attend one of our informational meetings and become a member of our society.
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Emsdale Community Centre and others
32 Joseph Street
Emsdale P0A 1J0
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$15.00/yr Adult - $5:00/Yr, Youth (12-17)
| Title | First/Last Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| President | Brenda Balesdent | 519-740-2263 | |
| 1st President | Lorraine Burton | 416-427-0917 | |
| 2nd Vice President | Theresa Bardecki | 705-783-9459 | |
| Past President | Marian MacLeod | 705-636-7877 | |
| Secretary | Margaret French | 416-432-6082 | |
| Treasurer | Pauleen Patton | 705-571-6027 | |
| Membership | Ellen Mann | 289-928-5495 | |
| Program | Tara Naylor | 705-785-7738 |
3rd Monday of Each Month: March - October
Meetings: Emsdale CC: March, April, June, August, October
Sprucedale Dragonfly: May
Kearney CC: July, Sept
Dates: 3rd Monday of Each Month
Time: Doors Open 6:30 pm - Meeting 7:00 pm
2026 Schedule
March 14: Seedy Saturday at Katrine CC
March 16: Edible Abundance & Membership Register
April 20: The Resilient Vegetable Garden
May 16: Annual Plant Sale
May 18: Bump the Colour
June 15: The Holistic Gardener
July 20: Bats in the Garden
July 24: Daylily Trip
Aug 17: Flower Arrange-Ikebana Style & Flower Show
Sept 21: Micromeadows in Action & Veggie Show
Oct 19: AGM, Pot Luck
We are actively seeking new members and volunteers to join and help run our society.
Feel free to attend any of our meetings to learn about our society, listen to informational speakers and become an active member.
| Event Name | Date/Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seedy Saturday | March 14, 2024 - 10 am - 3 pm | Katrine Community Centre | Seed Exchange, Workshop, Treats |
| Edible Abundance | March 16 - 7:00 pm | Emsdale Community Centre | Growing fruit, nuts, berries and perennials for food. |
| The Resilient Vegetable Garden | April 20 - 7:00 pm | Emsdale Community Centre | Tools and techniques to get a harvest throughout the season. |
| Annual Plant Sale | May 16 - 8:00 am | Novar - Hope's Clover Market | Annual fundraiser plant sale |
| Bump the Colour | May 18 - 7:00 pm | Sprucedale Community Centre | Composition, planting combinations, seasonal possibilities - bloom all the time. |
| The Holistic Gardener | June 15 - 7:00 pm | Emsdale Community Centre | From design to maintenance, seeing the garden as a whole. |
| Bats in the Garden | July 20 - 7:00 pm | Kearney Community Centre | Learn about the benefits of bats and your garden. |
| Flower Arranging-Ikebana Style & Flower Show | August 17 - 7:00 pm | Emsdale Community Centre | Learn about Japanese flower arranging and participate in a Flower Show. |
| Micromeadows in Action and Veggie Show | September 21 - 7:00 pm | Kearney Community Centre | Making the most out of small spaces. |
| AGM, Pot Luck | October 20 - 7:00 pm | Emsdale Community Centre | Our AGM meeting |
