Welcome
Welcome to the Fergus & District Horticultural Society website. Our Society was founded in 1857 and has been dedicated to preserving the horticultural heritage in Fergus and area for more than 166 years! Our Society members are interested in learning about plants and gardening, and work hard to enhance our community’s natural beauty.
What's Current?
Flower Arranging Workshop – March 5, 2025
Michelle and Kathy created a fabulous design workshop on flower arranging. Everyone had a great time and left with a beautiful flower arrangement. A huge thank you to Michelle and Kathy for such a fun and creative experience!
New! Digital Photography Competition – April 1, 2025
This year, the photography competition will be digital!
One digital photo may be submitted in each class by email to FergusHorticulture@gmail.com, subject line: Photo Competition. When submitting your photography, please include your name and the class number/name. If you are given a choice, select the largest file size for your photo while ensuring the file size is less than 4MB.
Deadline for submission: April 23 at 23:59.
Photography must be taken in 2024 or 2025. Images must be original and recorded in a digital format.
If fewer than 3 entries are submitted for a category, the prize awarded will be at the Judge’s discretion.
All 3 photography competitions (April, June and September) will be judged in the fall.
April 26, 2025 District 7 AGM & Show – 9:30-12:30
Hosted by Grand Valley Garden Club at the Grand Valley Community Centre, 90 Main Street North, Grand Valley
Speaker: Bonnie Sitter, co-author – Onions Skins & Peach Fuzz – Memories of Ontario Farmerettes by Shirleyan English and Bonnier Sitter. Bonnie will have books and cards for sale at the meeting. Cash, cheque or e-transfer only.
Plan to attend the meeting! Coffee and mid-morning break provided by the hosts.
Plan to enter the Flower Show. Entries are place between 8:30 and 9:15.
To register, please advise Fergus Hort. President, Ken Johnston – he will advise of numbers for the hosting Society for set up purposes.
April 23, 2025 Members’ Meeting
Location: Fergus Legion
4:30-5:45 – placement of flower for the flower competition/sshow
6:00-7:00 – judging of competition, Legion is closed
7:00 – Doors open – come and see the flower show!
7:30 – Barry Vanderveer will entertain us “Gardens without borders – a new approach”
Calendar of Events
Monday April 14, 10:30 – 12:00 – FDHS Board Meeting; Fergus Legion
Wednesday April 23, 4:30 – 5:45 – Show
Wednesday April 23, 7:00 – 8:30 – Members’ Meeting
Wednesday April 23, 23:59 – Digital Photo competition deadline
Saturday April 26 9:30 am – 12:30 pm District 7 AGM and Show, Grand Valley
Tuesday May 6, 8:00 – 10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Monday May 12, 10:30 – 12:00 – FDHS Board Meeting; Fergus Legion
Tuesday May 13, 8:00 – 10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Tuesday May 13, 8:00 – 12:00 & 1:00 – 4:00 – Pot up for Plant Sale
Friday May 16, 8:00 – 12:00 & 1:00 – 4:00 – Pot up for Plant Sale
Tuesday May 20, 8:00 – 12:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Tuesday May 20, 8:00 – 12:00 & 1:00 – 4:00 – Pot up for Plant Sale
Friday May 23, 8:00 – 12:00 & 1:00 – 4:00 – Set up for Plant Sale
Saturday May 24, 8:00 – 11:00 – Best Bloomin’ Plant Sale
Tuesday May 27, 8:00 – 10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday May 27, 28, 29 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm Lions’ Club Home Show
Wednesday May 28, 7:00 – 8:30 – Members’ Meeting
Tuesday June TBD, 10:00 – 12:00 – Terry Fox – Coffee in the Park
Tuesday June 3, 8:00 – 10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Monday June 9, 10:30 – 12:00 – FDHS Board Meeting; Fergus Legion
Tuesday June 10, 8:00 – 10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Tuesday June 17, 8:00 – 10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Sunday June 22, 12:30 – 4:30 – Garden Tour
Tuesday June 24, 8:00 – 10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Wednesday June 25, 4:30 – 6:00 – Show
Wednesday June 25,7:00 – 8:30 – Members’ Meeting
Tuesday July TBD, 10:00 – 12:00 – Templin Gardens – Coffee in the Park
Tuesday July 1, 8:00 – 10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Tuesday July 8, 8:00 – 10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Saturday July 19 – OHA Annual General Meeting
Tuesday July 15, 8:00 – 10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Tuesday July 22, 8:00 – 10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Tuesday July 29, 8:00 – 10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Tuesday August 5, 8:00-10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Tuesday August 12, 8:00-10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Tuesday August 19, 8:00-10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Tuesday August 26, 8:00-10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Tuesday September 2, 8:00-10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Monday September 8, 10:30 – 12:00 – FDHS Board Meeting; Fergus Legion
Tuesday September 9, 8:00-10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Tuesday September 16, 8:00-10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Tuesday September 23, 8:00-10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Wednesday September 24, 4:30 – 6:00 – Show
Wednesday September 24, 7:00 – 8:30 – Members’ Meeting
Tuesday September 30, 8:00-10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Monday October 6, 10:30 – 12:00 – FDHS Board Meeting; Fergus Legion
Tuesday October 7, 8:00-10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Tuesday October 14, 8:00-10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Saturday October 18, 9:30 – 12:30 – District 7 Meeting in Fergus, Fergus Legion
Wednesday October 22 7:00 – 8:30 – Members’ Meeting
Monday November 10, 10:30 – 12:00 – FDHS Board Meeting; Fergus Legion
Wednesday November 26, 6:00 – 9:00 – Potluck & AGM
Monday December 8, 10:30 – 12:00 – FDHS Board Meeting; Fergus Legion
Monday January 12, 10:30 – 12:00 – FDHS Board Meeting; Fergus Legion
Wednesday January 28, 7:00 – 8:30 – Members’ Meeting
Monday February 9, 10:30 – 12:00 – FDHS Board Meeting; Fergus Legion
Wednesday February 25, 7:00 – 8:30 – Members’ Meeting , Fergus Legion
Friday February 28, 10:00-2:00, Active Living & Retirement Show, Fergus Sportsplex
Monday March 9 or 16, 10:30 am – 12:00 – FDHS Board Meeting; Fergus Legion
Wednesday March 25, 7:00 – 8:30 pm – Members’ Meeting
Our Supporters
Our Horticultural Society would like to thank those organizations that have contributed financially to the success of our Society:
