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
  • 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
  • Two plant sales
  • 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: $15: Family, $20. 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
Nancy Andrews Past President
Kevin Dark President
Norman McMullen 1st Vice-President
Lynda Burke 2nd Vice-President, Secretary
Athena Antiochos Treasurer

Directors
Brigitte Bayer Society Events
David Biensch Fundraising
Susan Biensch Program
Doreen Bulled Front Garden Recognition
Gary Burke Staging
Patty Carlson Youth Initiatives
Sandra Di Iorio Director-at-Large
Grant Husk Special Events
Bernice Johnston Newsletter
Jennifer Linton Membership
Diane Robertson Refreshments
Ruth Perratt Garden Tours
Judy Simon Yearbook

Account Verifiers
David Bulled
Calvin Ho