The Carleton Place and District Horticultural Society is an organization of volunteers that encourages interest in gardening and related horticultural activities and environmental issues within our community. Our Society was founded by a dedicated group of gardeners from Carleton Place and area in 1988. We are an accredited member society of the Ontario Horticultural Association, also known as Garden Ontario.
Our Mission:
The Society invests in our community through its horticultural programming, with the goal of building a strong social network that provides our members and the public with opportunities to learn and engage in horticultural education, activities and fellowship.
Activities:
- Monthly meetings with interesting Guest Speakers
- Flower Shows
- Photo Competitions
- Annual Plant Sale
- Victoria School Garden and Heritage Museum Garden (design, maintenance & funding)
- Educational programming for horticultural enthusiasts of all ages and experience
- and more…
Membership:
Membership is is open to everyone with an interest in horticulture. Please refer to the Membership Page for details. Everyone is welcome!
Make a Donation:
Your donations support the goods works and public gardens of the Carleton Place & District Horticultural Society in our community.
- By eTransfer to Carleton Place and District Horticultural Society Treasurer (Linda May Bartlett) at cphorticulture@gmail.com. No password required. Please add a note in the comments space including Donation from – first name and last name. Add other details such as ‘in memoriam of’, comments, etc.
- By cheque payable to Carleton Place & District Horticultural Society or cash to Carleton Place & District Horticultural Society, 43 Napoleon St., Carleton Place, ON K7C 2X4. Or drop off your envelope in the outside mailbox at the same address. Please include a note outlining the nature of the donation and the full name and contact information for the person donating.
- In person at any Carleton Place and District Horticultural Society general meeting.