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Welcome

Next meeting

Tue., February 23, 7:30 PM, Meeting
Location: Tom Brown Arena
Vegetable Tales: Focuses on the interesting historical tidbits that are revealed different heirloom varieties of garden vegetables and our profound connection to the past.
Speaker:  Brian Henbest, Supervisor Heritage Programs, Upper Canada Village.

OHS Members only page. The 2010 OHS Yearbook is now available. Password required. Members can contact the OHS webmaster at web@ottawahort.org for the password.
Thank you: Galetta Nurseries for advertising in the OHS yearbook.
Non OHS Events of interest

The Ottawa Horticultural Society, a garden club with over 300 gardeners, was founded in 1854. Its purpose is to promote and encourage interest and improvement in horticultural activities. 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

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., Down to Earth Gardens, Green Thumb Garden Centre, J.A. Laporte's Flowers and Nursery, Rideau Woodland Ramble, Rideau Nursery, Rockcliffe Landscaping, Rock Wall Gardens and Strong Arm Forge (Williamsburg) (bring your membership card for the discount)

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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