Gloucester Horticultural Society
District 1
Every month gardeners from Ottawa-East gather to exchange ideas, resolve growing dilemmas, and enjoy the company of other horticulturists in a congenial atmosphere. The Gloucester Horticultural Society was started in 1925 and today enjoys a membership of about 100 active members.
Our aim is to provide a congenial atmosphere in which to learn, share and practice horticulture. Our mission is to inform, educate and share horticultural knowledge.
To become a member please send an email to ghstreasurer797@gmail.com.
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Pat Clark Community Center
4355 Halmont Drive
Ottawa K1J 8W6
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Family: $25 Single: $20 Student: $5
Title | First/Last Name | Phone | |
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President | Marie Simoneau | gloucester[at]gardenontario.org |
Monthly meetings
Usually at 7:00 p.m. (unless otherwise specified) on the third Tuesday of the month feature excellent speakers.
Every year members participate in an exciting one-day road trip, members garden tour, workshops and plant sale.
If you want our events in your calendar subscribe to our public google calendar.
GHS Calendar
Membership benefits include discounts on most regular priced plants at a number of local nurseries and garden centres, participation in members-only events, and rewarding horticultural learning opportunities. All of these activities are enjoyed in a vibrant atmosphere of camaraderie.
Event Name | Date/Time | Location | Description |
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January Meeting | Jan 21, 2025 7:00pm | Zoom | Planning and Planting for All Seasons of Interest - Paul Zammit |
February Meeting | Feb 18, 2025 7:00pm | Zoom | Landscaping with Native Plants - Hugh Metcalfe |
March Meeting | March 18 2025 6:30pm | Pat Clark Community Centre | Growing Fruit in your Garden - Mary Reid |
April Meeting | April 15, 2025 6:30pm | Pat Clark Community Centre | Dahlias -- What"s New - Olivia Chuchyck |
May Plant Sale | May 24, 2025 9:00am | Orlean's Fruit Farm | Members sell seedlings and perennial divisions |
July Members' Tour | July 5, 2025 | At this garden tour our members visit each others gardens to learn about successes and failures and to share advice for projects in the planning. | |
August Road Trip | Aug 16, 2025 | ||
September Meeting | Sept 16, 2025 6:30pm | Pat Clark Community Centre | Rain Ready Landscapes - Rain Ottawa |
Photo Competition Deadline | Sept 29, 2025 | See poster below | |
October Meeting | Oct 21, 2025 6:30 pm | Pat Clark Community Centre | Integrated Pest Management - EP Power |
AGM luncheon | Nov 16, 2025 11:00 am | Pat Clark Community Centre | Annual Meeting and Christmas luncheon with MG Catherine Disley speaking on Houseplant Care |