The objective of the Richmond Hill Garden & Horticultural Society is to promote interest, involvement, education, and improvement in all areas of horticulture, thereby providing beauty and enjoyment throughout the community.







Members include people who have large gardens, small gardens, patio or balcony gardens, and sometimes no garden at all. Our many society activities and volunteer opportunities give experts and novices alike, a chance to learn, share, participate in, and enjoy the pleasures of gardening.

Our initiatives and activities each year include:

  • Thirteen general meetings
  • Excellent guest speakers
  • Youth group meetings
  • Maintenance of several community gardens
  • Seven flower shows
    (which include sections on fruits and vegetables at certain times)
  • Planting numerous baskets and barrels seen around town
  • Front Garden Recognition
  • Annual Awards Banquet
  • Garden tours
  • Bus trips
  • Workshops
  • Photography contest
  • Community planting projects
  • A spring plant sale
  • Hobby and craft show
  • Monthly newsletters

General meetings are held at 8:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at the McConaghy Seniors’ Centre, 10100 Yonge St., (north of Major MacKenzie and south of Arnold Crescent. Parking is available at the Centre (enter off Arnold or Yonge St) and in the church parking lot immediately south of the Centre (enter off Yonge St.). Go to www.mapquest.ca for more detailed information.

Membership is open to residents of Richmond Hill and the surrounding area. The best way to become a member is to come to a general meeting at about 7:30 p.m.

Annual dues: Single $20, Family $25. Family membership includes two adults and children under 16 years of age; at age 16 years a person may become a member of the Society.

Non-members may attend a meeting for $5.

All this information, and more, is contained in a comprehensive yearbook which is provided to members each year.

The Richmond Hill Garden & Horticultural Society will promote and practice horticultural and gardening activities which can develop, enhance, and sustain the well-being of our community.


Email

jenniferpyke@rogers.com

Snail Mail

Box 61559, Hillcrest Mall P.O., 9350 Yonge Street
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4C 3N0



Officers
Lynda Burke President, Secretary, Flower Shows, Awards
Athena Antiochos 1st Vice-President, Treasurer, Archives
Calvin Ho 2nd Vice-President
Nancy Andrews Past President, Workshops

Directors
David Biensch Fundraising
Susan Biensch Adult Program
Doreen Bulled Front Garden Recognition
Gary Burke Staging, Bus Trips
Patty Carlson Flower Shows, Youth Program
Sandra Di Iorio Baskets & Barrels, Community Gardens
Shelagh Harris Refreshments
Bernice Johnston Newsletter
Jennifer Linton Membership
Diane Robertson Society Events

Account Verifiers
David Bulled
Linda Lynott

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