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. 

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What's New?

Winter 2026 Edition of Trillium has arrived!

We are pleased to share with you the Winter Edition of the Trillium

This issue is filled with excellent articles from the OHA as well as inspiring stories and updates from horticultural societies and clubs across Ontario. It highlights the creativity, dedication, and community spirit that make our Association so vibrant.

We encourage you to take some time to enjoy the contributions from volunteers throughout the province. Their work reflects the passion and commitment that continue to keep horticulture thriving in our communities.

Membership Fees are due!

Annual membership fee is $20 for adult and $5 for junior associate. Pay by e-Transfer to fergushorticulture@gmail.com. In the message section, please include your email address, name, address and telephone number. If you wish to pay in cash, please do so at the members’ meeting. The junior associate, under 18, must be accompanied by a supervising adult or guardian who maintains a full membership. 

Diggers in the Dirt – Meeting January 20, 2026

Diggers will be meeting on Tuesday January 20th from 9:30-11:30 to plan for the new season at the Stone Gable Hall, second floor, 181 St Andrew Street East – parking to the East of the entrance Google Map. All members, including existing and new, are welcome.

What to hear more about becoming a Digger? email fergushorticulture.com

January Member’s Meeting

January 28, 2025 – 7:30 Fergus Legion – Photographic Excellence and Members’ Adventures
Enjoy an evening of photography. 

Calendar of Events

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, 10:30 am – 12:00 – FDHS Board Meeting; Fergus Legion
Saturday March 21, Seedy Saturday, Wellington Museum
Wednesday March 25, 7:00 – 8:30 pm – Members’ Meeting 

Monday April 13, 10:30 am – 12:00 – FDHS Board Meeting; Fergus Legion
Wednesday April 22, 7:00 – 8:30 pm – Members’ Meeting
Saturday April 25, 2026 hosted by Moorefield Horticultural Society, at  the Moorefield Community Centre

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 and Show

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
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
Sunday June 28, 12:30 – 4:30 – Garden Tour

Tuesday July TBD, 10:00 – 12:00 – Templin Gardens – Coffee in the Park
Tuesday July  7, 8:00 – 10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
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
Saturday July 24-26 – OHA Annual General Meeting in Oshawa
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 

Tuesday September 1,  8:00-10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Monday September 14, 10:30 – 12:00 – FDHS Board Meeting; Fergus Legion
Tuesday September 15, 8:00-10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Tuesday September 22, 8:00-10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Wednesday September 23, 4:30 – 6:00 – Show
Wednesday September 23, 7:00 – 8:30 – Members’ Meeting
Tuesday September 29, 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

Our Supporters

Our Horticultural Society would like to thank those organizations that have contributed financially to the success of our Society: