MEMBERSHIP

 

Our membership year runs from January to December.

 

Two local businesses have generously made available a 10% discount on regular priced green nursery stock to members of the Russell and District Horticultural Society.

 

Visit Barry’s Home Hardware and Beyond the House Garden Centre, both on Craig Street in Russell for your next plant purchase.

 

All you have to do is show your 2022 membership card before you pay.

 

Wondering about other nurseries? Just ask at the store and show your membership card. Many places also give discounts for gardeners.

 

Become a member today!

 

Adult membership is only $10 per year.

 

You may purchase or renew your membership by:

 

1) sending an e-transfer to accounting@russellgardeners.ca

 

2) sending a cheque made out to Russell and District Horticultural Society and mailed to 8730 Victoria Street, Metcalfe, ON, K0A 2P0

 

3) cash dropped off with Pegi Holtz at 8730 Victoria Street, Metcalfe

 

Whichever method you choose please indicate for our records:

1) your name

2) e-mail address

3) phone number

 

You will receive an electronic membership card via e-mail for you to print out.

 

For some mysterious technical reason, sometimes the emails with the membership cards end up in the junk folder, so please check there too!

 

Junior Gardeners

 

We have a lively program for young people aged 5 to 16 who want to learn about growing things.

 

The registration for the Russell Junior Gardeners program fee is $10 per year/child. In households with more than 2 children, the fee is $10 per child for the first 2 children, then $5 per child for more.

 

Registration for the program is in March each year and then at the end of May the kids can pick up their free plants - 2 varieties of vegetables and 2 flowering plants. They'll learn how to take care of their plants and watch them grow over the summer. In the fall, at the Russell Fair, they can display what they've grown.

 

It's a great way to meet new friends, learn about gardening and have lots of fun!

 

Have a look at the Russell Junior Gardeners' Facebook page!

2022 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

 

Grace Stapper, President

Lindley McPhail, Co-First Vice-President

Pegi Holtz, Co-First Vice-President

Louise Houle, Second Vice-President

Manja Bastian, Treasurer

Connie Johnston, Secretary

Carole Van Die, Past President

Susan Barr, Director

Linda Duhamel, Director

Maria-Claire Ivanski, Director

Julie Keravel, Director

Christine Lanthier, Director

Marilyn MacMillan, Director

Diane Sharp, Director

Peter Van Die, Director

Marianne Vedder, Director

COMMITTEES

 

Spring Plant Sale: Louise Houle and Pegi Holtz

Juniors Liaison: Julie Keravel

Library Liaison: Lindley McPhail

High School Awards: Marilyn MacMillan

Flower Shows: Louise Houle and Pegi Holtz

Garden Tours: Louise Houle

Day trips: Louise Houle

Workshops: Louise Houle

Membership: Manja Bastian and Linda DuHamel

Historical Records: Margaret Helliker

Refreshments: Marilyn MacMillan

Sunshine: Linda DuHamel

Yearbook: Jacqueline Wyss and Pegi Holtz

The objectives of the Russell and District Horticultural Society are to encourage interest and education in horticulture by:

 

- holding meetings and educational workshops;

- encouraging the planting of trees, shrubs and flowers in our community;

- promoting outdoor beautification;

- arranging field trips, competitions and exhibitions related to horticulture;

- distributing seeds, plants, bulbs, flowers, trees and shrubs;

- promoting the protection of the natural environment;

- promoting the circulation of horticultural information through any media;

- stimulating an interest in the study of horticulture in gardeners of all ages.