Members Only Events
We continue to offer meetings and speakers presenting on a variety of topics. We'll continue to plan virtual events for 2022 to keep everyone safe, yet engaged!
2022 Meeting Dates & Speakers' Programme - Mark Your Calendars
OUR 2022 EVENTS:
Feb. 16 Sharona Goren Food Forest Gardening
Mar. 16 Carol Pasternak Drama in the Garden
April 20 David Hobson Wild Ideas with Pots & Planters
May 18 Julia Dimakos Successful Vegetable Gardening
June 15 Anna Leggatt. Gardening During Climate Change
July 20 Catherine McGill Weeds - Friend or Foe
Aug. 17 Helen Battersby Gardening for Pollinators - Bees, Butterflies & Beyond
Sept. 21. Julia Dimakos After the Harvest - What Next?
Oct. 19 Anna Leggatt Shrubs Beyond Green
Nov. 16 Coming Soon
Our Speaker Presentations are the 3rd Wednesday of the month
If you're just getting to know our group, come join our event on Zoom. Hear a great speaker, learn some new gardening tips, and get to know us. We know you'll like what you see! Joining with a membership will give you the opportunity to participate in the remaining events of this year:
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Speakers Presentations
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Newsletters
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Plant sales
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Discounts with Partners
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Our exclusive Spring, Summer and Fall Photography Competitions and our Members' Art Show!
Workshops - TBC
When it is possible to meet in person, we will resume our workshops. Participant fees and location details to come.
Community Beautification through Civic Improvements:
Volunteer Opportunities
Dates will be announced regarding the planting and maintaining of several community beautification sites. Watch for your monthly newsletter.
Spring and Fall Plant Sales - May and September
These important fundraisers need members to make them happen! Sign up to help organize, and run our two annual plant sales.
Annual Garden Tour
Under review: possible Virtual Garden Tour
Purchase your tickets to participate in this tour of 10 beautiful Thornhill gardens. This event is open to the public so consider bringing your family and friends!
Flower Shows - ON HOLD
Due to Covid-19 we are working on creating virtual shows.
Membership Tea-July 10, 2022
This is an exclusive members event! We are resuming this premier event for our members. Want to join us? It's not too late to purchase a membership and be a part of the fun!
Thornhill Terry Fox Run - September
In 2021 our team participated virtually in this annual event that raises funds and awareness for Cancer cures, treatments and support.
Poppy Ceremony - November 10 11:00 a.m.
We encourage you to participate in virtual ceremonies this year. Take a moment to remember those who have fought for our freedom and for our first responders.
Awards' Night Dinner- November 18- ON HOLD
Our potluck dinner and awards evening could not take place at the Heintzman House.
TGHS Lending Library
As a member, you may borrow from a selection of useful horticultural books from our library. Request them and pick them up at the monthly meetings.