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?

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. 

September 23, 2024 OHA Fall Trillium

The Autumn Trillium is the Biggest Issue Ever!

So full of captivating gardening stories and information that you won’t want to stop reading. Reports from the OHA 2024 Convention include Awards, Prizes and Competition results. Enjoy the amazing articles from the Garden Clubs and Horticultural Societies – enhanced by wonderful pictures…

October 2024 October Newsletter 

August 30, 2024 District 7 Newsletter

Please find attached the September newsletter with the information of the District 7 Fall Meeting which is being held on October 19. 
Please consider if you would like to attend, and sign up for the meeting at our September 25th Members Meeting. 

Detailed information for the October 19 meeting is also available on the Events page.

Calendar of Events

Tuesday October 1,  8:00-10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Monday October 7, 10:00-12:00 – FDHS Board Meeting
Tuesday October 8,  8:00-10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Tuesday October 15, 8:00-10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
Saturday October 19 – District 7 Meeting in Orangeville
Wednesday October 23 7:30 – 9:00 – Members’ Meeting

Monday November 18 10:30 – 12:00 FDHS Board Meeting
Wednesday November 27 6:00 – 9:00 AGM & Pot Luck

Monday December 9, 10:30 – 12:00 FDHS Board Meeting

Monday January 13, 10:30 – 12:00 FDHS Board Meeting
Wednesday January 22, 6:00 – 9:00 – Members’ Meeting

Monday February 10, 10:30 – 12:00 FDHS Board Meeting
Wednesday February 26, 6:00 – 9:00 – Members’ Meeting

Monday March 10, 10:30 – 12:00 FDHS Board Meeting
Saturday March 15 Seedy Saturday
Wednesday March, 6:00 – 9:00 – Members’ Meeting

Monday April 14, 10:30 – 12:00 FDHS Board Meeting
Wednesday April 23, 6:00 – 9:00 – Members’ Meeting

Tuesday May  6, 8:00 – 10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
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 – Pot 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 June TBD, 10:00 – 12:00 – Terry Fox – Coffee in the Park
Tuesday June  3, 8:00 – 10:00 – Diggin’ In The Dirt
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

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
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
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, 7:30 – 9:00 – Members’ Meeting

Our Supporters

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