Societies in Ontario
Huntsville Horticultural Society
District 18
Welcome to the Huntsville Horticultural Society's website.
The Huntsville Horticultural Society was founded in 1925 and is a non-profit organization made up entirely of volunteers. Our goal is to promote Horticulture in the Town of Huntsville.
Anyone can join by paying a yearly membership fee. Members enjoy a discount at some of our local Garden Centers. We are open to all age groups and have an active Junior Horticultural Society.
We hold monthly general meetings from March to November (excluding July and August) that feature speakers, demonstrations, or workshops. We may hold yearly Plant Sale, Flower Shows, and a Garden Tour. The Society partners with the Huntsville Public Library to offer children's programs in the summer and sponsors a bursary for any student graduating from Huntsville High School who is pursuing a course of study in horticulture or a related field.
We actively participate in the beautification of Huntsville. We are responsible for purchasing and planting the flowers for some of the planters in Downtown Huntsville. In the fall we remove all of these annuals in preparation for winter. We also help plant barrels and cubes that will be placed around town by the Parks Department. The Society is also entirely responsible for planting and maintenance of the barrels at the Huntsville Public Library. In recent years, we have helped the Parks Department maintain the Veteran's Memorial Garden & plant the gardens at the Brunel Locks and the Flag Park. As well, we aided the Rotary Club by planting several small gardens at Orchard Park and Avery Beach.
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The Huntsville Public Library
7 Minerva Street East
Huntsville P1H 1P2
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Single Membership $15.00/yr, Family or Business Membership $20.00/yr, Youth (Age 6 to 16) $2.00 /yr, Guest Fee $2.00/ meeting
| Title | First/Last Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| President (Programs, Website, youth) | Debora Marshall | 705-787-0905 | |
| Vice President | Andrea Marquis | ||
| Treasurer | Karen Fell | 705-787-0750 | |
| Secretary | Donna Griffin Smith | ||
| Membership | Lynnis Royea | ||
| Flower Show & Garden Tour | open | ||
| Beautification | Jessie Snell | ||
| Green Elephant Table | Carol Stevens |
Our meetings are usually held on the 2nd TUESDAY of every month from March to November (except July and August). Meetings start promptly at 7:00 P.M. unless otherwise stated. Doors open at 6:45 pm. Meetings comprise of a short business section usually followed by a speaker, demonstration, or workshop, or vice versa. Refreshments are served. We have a time of questions/answers and sharing of knowledge. A "Green Elephant' table where members donate garden related items or plants available for a donation.
Everyone is welcome to join the Huntsville Horticultural Society. Our membership includes novice to expert.
The Huntsville Horticultural Society Membership period is from January to December each year. All renewals are due at the beginning of each year regardless of the month the member originally joined.
Memberships may be purchased at any of our meetings or special events. To mail in a membership with payment, please use the form located at the bottom of the page
Members enjoy a:
- 10% discount from Lake of Bays Garden Centre and Hidden Habitat & W.H Perron catalogue. Please present your card at the time of purchase. Exceptions may apply.
Business members Cindy's Gardening & Home Services, & Mike's Landscaping
| Event Name | Date/Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Meeting - Speaker | Mar 10, 2026 @ 7 pm | Huntsville Public Library - 7 Minerva Street Street East | Speaker -Sean Patchett (Master Gardener) |
| General Meeting - Speaker | April 14, 2026 @ 7pm | Huntsville Public Library - 7 Minerva Street Street East | Speaker -Basil Conlin(Haliburton Micromeadows) Micromeadows -Small Space Big Impacts |
| General Meeting | May 12, 2026 @ 7 pm | Huntsville Public Library - 7 Minerva Street Street East | Speaker - Anne Bossart (Master Gardener) Bringing Scent into your garden |
| Spring Plant Sale | TBD | TBD | Sale features locally grown plants from the gardens of Huntsville Horticultural Society members. Proceeds help fund Society activities. 9 am to 3 pm (while quantities last) |
| Downtown Planting | June ? TBD @ 9:30 am Meet behind the Royal Bank | Behind the Royal Bank | Members meet behind the Royal Bank. Bring your tools, gloves and hat. |
| General Meeting - Speaker | June 9 @ 7 pm | Huntsville Public Library - 7 Minerva Street Street East & Zoom | Speaker |
| Garden Tour (2026) tentative | 2026 | Gardens throughout Huntsville | Gardens wanted -Self Guided Tour of several local gardens $10.00 per person includes a $10.00 coupon for Sandhill Nursery. Chance to win a $50 gift certificate to Lake of Bays Garden Center . Maps will be available at The Great Vine - 36 Main Street East. |
| Potluck, General Meeting, Speaker | September 8 Potluck @ 6 PM, Meeting @ 7 pm | Huntsville Public Library - 7 Minerva Street Street East | Speaker |
| General Meeting -Speaker | October 13 @ 7 pm | Huntsville Public Library - 7 Minerva Street Street East | Speaker |
| 2025 AGM, & Potluck | Saturday November 21 | Huntsville Public Library -7 Minerva Street Street East | AGM, Installation of directors, Christmas Social, Gift exchange, awards presentations |
