Pembroke Horticultural Society
District 2
Celebrating 100 Years in 2024!
We have been established since 1924. Our floral emblem is the Pansy.
Our Mission:
The objective of the society is to encourage interest in horticulture and the beautification of the City of Pembroke and area.
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*See General Information for details in case of changes: Zion Evangelical United Church Hall
368 Miller Street
Pembroke, ON K8A 5Y9
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Annual Membership Fees - *2023 fees (Single: $15.00 Family: $20.00 Corporate: $50.00) https://pembrokehorticulturalsociety.home.blog/memberships/
| Title | First/Last Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| President | Stewart Norman | phs.stewart[at]gmail.com | (613)795-5709 |
| Past President | Ellen Vandersleen | g.e.vandersleen[at]gmail.com | (613)732-7649 |
| Vice President | Terry Hodgins | t.hodgins[at]live.ca | (613)850-8731 |
| Treasurer | Larry TerMarsch | pembrokepetals[at]gmail.com | (613)732-5377 |
| Secretary | Pamela Duplessis | pameladuplessis[at]hotmail.ca | (613)732-0117 |
| Director/Secretary | Chetna Robinson | chetnarobinson[at]gmail.com | (647)406-6996 |
| Pansy Post Editor, Director | Suzanne Walton | swalton238[at]gmail.com | (613)732-3991 |
The 4th Monday of the month of April, May(5th Mon.), June, September, October at Zion Evangelical United Church Hall (wheelchair accessible) at 7:00 p.m.
Featuring:
Presentations on gardening and various other related subjects.
Updates on local gardening events and activities.
Gardening tips.
Flower & Vegetable Shows.
Social time with free refreshments
Benefits:
Informative Newsletter
Advice from expert gardeners
Spring & Fall 'Swap a plant'
Garden Tours
Volunteer Opportunities
| Event Name | Date/Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Meeting | Monday, April 27, 2026 at 7 p.m. | Zion Evangelical Church Hall 368 Miller Street Pembroke, Ontario | Michael Peterson - Basket Weaving using garden and forest materials. |
| Flower Show Competition | Friday, May 8, 2026; Entries must be tabled from 9:30-10:45 a.m., Judging at 11 a.m., please pick up your entries from 3:30-4 p.m. | Showing at the Pembroke Mall, 1100 Pembroke Street East. | This year, we are proud to support St. Joseph’s Food Bank. Attendees are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item—those who do will receive a free vegetable seedling while supplies last. If you have perennials you would like to donate to the sale, please contact us. We hope to see you there! |
| General Meeting | Monday, May 25, 2026 at 7 p.m. | Zion Evangelical Church Hall 368 Miller Street Pembroke, Ontario | Speaker: Moira Innes - Flower Design in Africa |
| General Meeting | Monday, June 22, 2026 at 7 p.m. | Zion Evangelical Church Hall 368 Miller Street Pembroke, Ontario | Peter Arbor of Algonquin College - Planting Trees with invasive pests, tree at risk keeping climate change in mind and moving forward. |
| Flower and Vegetable Show | Friday, August 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m | Pembroke Waterfront Park | Judged. |
| General Meeting | Monday, September 28, 2026 at 7 p.m. | Zion Evangelical Church Hall 368 Miller Street Pembroke, Ontario | Speaker: Mary Herman Reid - How to prepare your garden for fall. |
| Annual General Meeting | Monday, October 26, 2026 at 7 p.m. | Zion Evangelical Church Hall 368 Miller Street Pembroke, Ontario | Denise Ray of Cork Culture - Grapes and Wine. |
| Christmas Banquet and Flower Show | Wednesday, November 18, 2026 | Details to be announced. | |
| Christmas Tea at Sunset Nursery | Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Details to be announced. | |
| Garden Tour | Details to be announced. |
