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2009 Class 1 Spring has Sprung, Judge's Choice, 1st Angela Snowdon

Plant Auction & Sale - Tue., May 22, 7:30 pm

Location: Tom Brown arena 141 Bayview avenue (at Scott)
Auctioneer: Marilyn Light
Extensive selection of choice plants are auctioned, followed by sale of many popular plant varieties. Members please bring specimens to auction and sell.
See some of the plants that will be auctioned!

It’s almost here

The auction and plant sale – Tuesday, May 22, 7:30pm sharp, Tom Brown Arena (141 Bayview Avenue at Scott Street) – is nigh. For those who just can’t wait to see what will be auctioned, it’s only a click away. A sneak preview of some of the offerings is accessible on the OHS website.

While the auction is fun for all, many people come for the plant sale, which will follow the auction at 8:45. It is a plus for members and non-members to be able to buy flora and shrubbery from the hort society members’ own gardens. So, time still remains to consider bringing in plants for the evening’s sale.

For those bringing in plants for both the auction and the sale, please deliver the plants no later than 6:45pm on the evening to facilitate set up. Plants, where possible, should be potted up and have identification labels. Plants will be displayed on tables arranged according to shade, sun, sun-shade, etc.

Many, many thanks to all the OHS members who have volunteered to assist us on the evening of the event. We could not do it without you. And kudos to those who have donated plants or who will do so.

For more information, please contact Blaine Marchand at (613) 728-7844 or blainemarchand@hotmail.com.

Don’t forget to talk about the auction and plant sale to your neighbours, colleagues and garden amigos. It’s an evening where there is something for everyone. The more the merrier and this is a fundraiser which helps the OHS with its community plantings and allows us to continue our tradition of offering the monthly presentations to the public.

Items of interest
Convention of the Ontario Horticultural Association, August 17 to 19th in Niagara on the lake
OHS Members only page - now including: OHS April Newsletter. Password required. Members can contact the OHS webmaster at web@ottawahort.org for the password.
Thank you: Rideau Woodland Ramble for advertising in the OHS yearbook

The Ottawa Horticultural Society, a garden club with over 300 gardeners, was founded in 1854. The mission of the OHS is to cultivate an interest in plants and gardening in order to create a beautiful community. We are affiliated with the Ontario Horticultural Association., District 2 and we are also founding members of the Ottawa Botanical Garden Society.

The Society expresses its thanks to Audrey Tweedie for providing the endowment that funds the hosting of this website.

 

New Content on the OHS web site

Garden Tours

Where we meet:
Unless indicated otherwise we meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month to hear guest speakers at:
Tom Brown arena 141 Bayview ave (at Scott) at 7:30 pm.
Map to the Tom Brown arena
Except for special events, all meetings are free to the public. Everyone welcome!

 

Membership:

Benefits of membership:
In addition to meeting others from Ottawa who share your passion for gardening, benefits of membership include:

  • Admission to our annual series of informative presentations and workshops
  • a subscription to our newsletter, which has gardening articles relevant to our climate as well a garden calendar and a listing local plant related events
  • a subscription to our yearbook, which includes more articles, photos and a guide to competing in OHS plant shows.
  • Volunteer opportunities in areas such as public community plantings in Ottawa, writing for our newsletter, producing our yearbook etc.
  • eligibility for plant/display show competitions (Shows scheduled for this year include; indoor garden show, spring bulb show, Iris/Peony show, Rose show, and September show)
  • several local garden tours and outings in the summer (Members: Check the April Newsletter for member gardens that will be open to the Society this Summer)
  • eligibility for photo and art show competitions
  • OHS members discount at Artistic Landscape Designs Ltd., Green Thumb Garden Centre, Budd Gardens, J.A. Laporte's Flowers and Nursery, Richard Inchley Ponds & Aquaria, Rideau Woodland Ramble, Rideau Nursery, Rock Wall Gardens, Whitehouse Perennials

How can I become a member?
Annual membership fees are only: $15.00 for individuals and $20.00 for families. You can join at any monthly meeting or by mailing-in the attached Membership Form. Come to a meeting to find out more about the OHS; except for special events, all meetings are free to the public. For more information about joining the club e-mail our membership coordinator D-J. Smith at: membership@ottawahort.org

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