Events
We have all kinds of events taking place throughout the year, from guest speakers and workshops to plant sales and garden tours. Take a look at all the upcoming events and mark your calendar.
Meeting MinutesUpcoming Events
Growing Herbs for Medicine
Mon, February 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Marionville Community Centre
Meeting and presentation by Lia Lindeman on Growing Herbs for Medicine
Lavender Talk and Mini Flower Show
Mon, March 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Marionville Community Centre
Meeting and presentation by Lavande Braydale Lavender
Tracey Bray-Bercier will be our guest speaker and will tell us how her family turned their six acre piece of land near Moose Creek into a lavender farm. After her talk, Tracey will have lavender essential oils, dried bouquets, lavender sachets, lavender tea and lavender soap for sale.
Mini Flower Show Categories
1. “National Wedding Planning Day” – an arrangement in a champagne glass
2. “World Music Therapy Day” – an arrangement to commemorate the day
3. “St. Patrick’s Day” – a mostly green arrangement
March It On Out!
Sat, March 28, 2026
St. Thomas Aquinas High School
Drop off your donations on Friday, March 27, 2026 from 5pm to 8pm and Saturday, March 28 from 8am to 9am.
Doors will open for shopping at 9am sharp on Saturday, March 28, 2026 and it will all be over by noon.
The cost is only $15 per person at the door (children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult).
For that low cost, you can take home as much stuff as you want! This event is not to be missed!
For more information, including a list of what to bring and not bring, go to our March It On Out page.
Please note that this year we will not be able to accept books.
Wildscaping
Mon, April 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Marionville Community Centre
Meeting, Mini Flower Show and presentation by Lee Ann Smith on Wildscaping: Wild planting in a Strong Design
Mini Flower Show Categories
1. “Tartan Day” – an arrangement incorporating some plaid
2. An Easter themed creation
3. Mossy & Rocky etc.
Plant Sale
Sat, May 16, 2026
Russell Fairgrounds
Mark your calendar for our annual Plant Sale.
Vegetables in All Situations
Mon, May 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Marionville Community Centre
Meeting, Mini Flower Show and presentation by Judith Cox on Vegetables in All Situations.
Ontario Horticultural Association 2026 Convention
Fri, July 24, 2026
Ontario Horticultural Association 2026 Convention will take place from July 24 – 26, 2026 in Oshawa. This is an in-person event. For more information, visit the OHA website at gardenontario.org/convention.