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?
December 1, 2024
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to you!
We hope your holiday season is filled with joy, warmth, and wonderful moments.
See you in 2025!
November 19 2024 Join our fabulous group of volunteers!
If you are interested in helping out, we need some help on 4 committees:
- Committee chair and 1 or 2 members for the Social Committee
- Committee chair and 1 or 2 members for the Lions Home Show
- Committee chair and 1 or 2 members for the Coffee in the Gardens
- Committee chair and 1 or 2 members for the Potluck at the AGM
If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out to a Board Member or send an email to FergusHorticulture@gmail.com.
November 2024 Thank you Fred for volunteering!
Fred Mallett is now taking on the task of writing our newsletter. Huge thanks to Fred for volunteering!
And Randy, we really appreciate all the years you spent as our editor.
Calendar of Events
Monday December 9, 10:30 – 12:00 – FDHS Board Meeting; Fergus Legion
Monday January 13, 10:30 – 12:00 – FDHS Board Meeting; Fergus Legion
Wednesday January 22, 7:00 – 8:30 – Members’ Meeting
Monday February 10, 10:30 – 12:00 – FDHS Board Meeting; Fergus Legion
Wednesday February 26, 7:00 – 8:30 – Members’ Meeting
Monday March 10, 10:30 am – 12:00 – FDHS Board Meeting; Fergus Legion
Saturday March 15 10:30 am – 2:30 pm Seedy Saturday
Wednesday March 26, 7:00 – 8:30 pm – Members’ Meeting
Monday April 14, 10:30 – 12:00 – FDHS Board Meeting; Fergus Legion
Wednesday April 23, 4:30 – 6:00 – Show
Wednesday April 23, 7:00 – 8:30 – Members’ Meeting
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 October 1, 8:00-10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Monday October 7, 10:30 – 12:00 – FDHS Board Meeting; Fergus Legion
Tuesday October 8, 8:00-10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Tuesday October 15, 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
Our Supporters
Our Horticultural Society would like to thank those organizations that have contributed financially to the success of our Society:
