UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS

 

Saturday, March 25, 2023

March it on Out!

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic High School, 1121 South Russell Road, Russell

Drop off the stuff you don’t want anymore on Friday, March 24 from 5 to 8pm and Saturday, March 25 from 8 to 10 am.

Come back on Saturday March 25 from 9 am to noon and for only $15 per person, you can take home as much stuff as you want!

March it on Out! poster

Poster for what to bring and not bring

 

Monday, April 17, 2023

Regular Meeting

7pm at the Marionville Community Hall, 4629 Gregoire Road, Marionville

“What’s new in the garden centre this year” by Cindy Cluett of Beyond the House Garden Centre

 

Mini Flower Show during the meeting - 3 categories

1. “Jazzy” in honour of International Jazz Day April 30th – A multi coloured arrangement.

2. “Welcome Bats” in honour of Bat Appreciation Day April 17th – An arrangement using weathered wood and other elements from nature.

3. “From the Space Station” in honour International Earth Day April 22nd – An arrangement using predominately green, blue, white and brown.

 

Monday, May 15, 2023

Regular Meeting

7pm at the Marionville Community Hall, 4629 Gregoire Road, Marionville

Presentation on Wildflowers with Brian Carson

 

Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Day Trip to Ganden Gardens

 

Saturday, May 20, 2023 Annual Plant Sale at MacDougall Park

 

Monday, June 19, 2023

Regular Meeting

7pm at the Marionville Community Hall, 4629 Gregoire Road, Marionville

Question & Answer session led by Grace Stapper plus Flower Show

 

Full list of categories for the June Flower Show

Russell and District Horticultural Society Flower Show Rules

How to prepare your flowers for a Flower Show

 

Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Glass on Glass Workshop

 

Friday, July 7, 2023

Day Trip to Green Corners Farm

 

Thursday, August 10, 2023

Day Trip to Fields of Gold Sunflower Farm

 

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Pine cone art board or frame Workshop

 

Monday, September 18, 2023

Regular Meeting

7pm at the Marionville Community Hall, 4629 Gregoire Road, Marionville

Outdoor plant sale and Junior Show

 

Wednesday, October 4, 2023

Painted Clay Pot Snowman Plant Holder, Christmas decoration Workshop

 

Monday, October 16, 2023

Regular Meeting

7pm at the Marionville Community Hall, 4629 Gregoire Road, Marionville

Presentation on planting for success with Mary Ann Van Berlo

 

Monday, November 20, 2023

Annual General Meeting

7pm at the Marionville Community Hall, 4629 Gregoire Road, Marionville

Installation of a new Board of Directors and a craft lead by Louise and Johanne

 

Monday, January 15, 2024

Regular Meeting

7pm at the Marionville Community Hall, 4629 Gregoire Road, Marionville

Grow lights and equipment presentation

 

Monday, February 19, 2024

Regular Meeting

7pm at the Marionville Community Hall, 4629 Gregoire Road, Marionville

Talk on creating native plant havens in your garden with Hugh Metcalfe of Naturaide

 

Mini Flower Show during the meeting - 3 categories

1. “A Salute to the Maple Leaf”

2. “Purple, Green and Gold Flamboyance”

3. “Leap Year”

 

Monday, March 18, 2024

Regular Meeting

7pm at the Marionville Community Hall, 4629 Gregoire Road, Marionville

Talk on Permaculture with Meghann Baker of Fiat Farm

 

Mini Flower Show during the meeting - 3 categories

1. “Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss”

2. “Caffeine Awareness” – an arrangement in a mug or cup, carafe etc., to celebrate caffeine awareness month

3. “March Winds Bring…”

 

Monday, April 15, 2024

Regular Meeting

7pm at the Marionville Community Hall, 4629 Gregoire Road, Marionville

 

Mini Flower Show during the meeting - 3 categories

1. “April Fools” – an arrangement in an unusual container

2. “Having the Blues” – an arrangement in denim covered container

3. “National Beer Day” – an arrangement in a beer can, bottle, stein, mug or glass