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 New?
September Member’s Meeting
October District 7 Meeting
Fergus
FDHS Bursary Program 2025 – Alec Calder Award…
In late June, the 2025 Alec Calder Awards were presented to two deserving high school students pursuing future studies in Horticulture, Agriculture, or Biology. Each student received a $500 bursary—one from Centre Wellington District High School and one from Emmanuel Christian High School.
The CWDHS recipient will be studying Marine & Freshwater Plant Biology at the University of Guelph.
The ECHS recipient will be studying Agriculture & Animal Science at the University of Guelph.
The Fergus & District Horticultural Society is proud to encourage and support the next generation of students in our community as they continue their education and follow their passions.
What you have been looking forward to…
The summer 2025 issue of the OHA Trillium with outstanding stories, articles, upcoming and past events, awards and so much more! The Horticultural Societies and Garden Clubs in Ontario have been doing quite a lot to Keep Ontario Beautiful!
188th Fergus Fall Fair …
We’re proud to sponsor the 188th Fergus Fall Fair. See you on September 12, 13, 14 at the Centre Wellington Community Sportplex!
June 22, 2025 Garden Tour
Sunday June 22, 2025 – 12:30pm – 4:30 pm – Rain or shine
This year’s Garden Tour was a blooming success!
Calendar of Events
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, Melville Church, Fellowship Hall
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
Tuesday May 5, 8:00 – 10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Monday May 11, 10:30 – 12:00 – FDHS Board Meeting; Fergus Legion
Tuesday May 12, 8:00 – 10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Tuesday May 12, 8:00 – 12:00 & 1:00 – 4:00 – Pot up for Plant Sale
Friday May 15, 8:00 – 12:00 & 1:00 – 4:00 – Pot up for Plant Sale
Tuesday May 19, 8:00 – 12:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Tuesday May 19, 8:00 – 12:00 & 1:00 – 4:00 – Pot up for Plant Sale
Friday May 22, 8:00 – 12:00 & 1:00 – 4:00 – Set up for Plant Sale
Saturday May 23, 8:00 – 11:00 – Best Bloomin’ Plant Sale
Tuesday May 26, 8:00 – 10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday May 26, 27, 28 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm Lions’ Club Home Show
Wednesday May 27, 7:00 – 8:30 – Members’ Meeting
Tuesday June 3, 8:00 – 10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Monday June 8, 10:30 – 12:00 – FDHS Board Meeting; Fergus Legion
Tuesday June 9, 8:00 – 10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt & Terry Fox Coffee in the Park
Tuesday June 16, 8:00 – 10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Sunday June TBD, 12:30 – 4:30 – Garden Tour
Tuesday June 23, 8:00 – 10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Wednesday June 24, 4:30 – 6:00 – Show
Wednesday June 24, 7:00 – 8:30 – Members’ Meeting
Tuesday July TBD, 10:00 – 12:00 – Templin Gardens – Coffee in the Park
Tuesday July 7, 8:00 – 10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Saturday July ?? – OHA Annual General Meeting
Tuesday July 14, 8:00 – 10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt & Coffee in Templin Gardens
Tuesday July 21, 8:00 – 10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Tuesday July 28, 8:00 – 10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Tuesday August 4, 8:00-10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Tuesday August 11, 8:00-10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Tuesday August 18, 8:00-10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Tuesday August 25, 8:00-10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Our Supporters
Our Horticultural Society would like to thank those organizations that have contributed financially to the success of our Society:
