MEETINGS

The Hort meets the last Monday of every month from September to May (except December). Most meetings are held at the Bonar-Parkdale Presbyterian Church, 250 Dunn Avenue, just south of Queen Street West; typically the May meeting is held at St. George the Martyr Church, 197 John Street. Doors open at 6:30pm. Meetings start informally around 7:00pm and the speaker begins the presentation at 7:30pm. Arrive after 6:30pm and enjoy coffee and cookies while you check out the Hort library, chat, and ask questions! 

To download a pdf of the Hort’s 2012 - 2013  calendar of events, click here.

DONNA FENICE : THE GARDENS OF NORTHERN ITALY

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Donna Fenice, who has lived and travelled extensively throughout Italy, will take us to Northern Italy’s most beautiful gardens, providing insights along the way into the historical forces behind their creation and fascinating glimpses of the lives of the individuals who created them. Buon viaggio! 

FRANK KERSHAW : CREATIVE GARDEN DESIGN

MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2012

Does your garden need a makeover? Award winning horticulturalist Frank Kershaw will focus on the many design techniques for the small city gardener to create inspiring, animated gardens with year-round interest including strategies to make them seem larger than reality.

WOLFEGANG BONHAM : THE HIDDEN GARDENS OF KYOTO AND NARA

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2012 

With a strong art background, Wolfe had two previous careers before horticulture claimed him! Two years ago he fulfilled a career-long goal of going to Japan to study Japanese Garden Design, a style of garden he favours over all others. He will share this experience tonight. (www.peacelovelandscaping.com)

MARILYN CORNWALL : EXPLORATIONS IN GARDEN AND FLOWER PHOTOGRAPHY

MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2012 

Gardeners want to portray their garden’s beauty—the flowers, the plants and the garden composition. Travel along with Marilyn Cornwell, garden photographer, to learn ways to capture the images that you are seeing with your eyes and heart. (www.marilyncornwell.com) 

ANNE DONDERTMAN : A COLLECTION OF RARE HORTICULTURAL BOOKS 

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2013

Anne Dondertman, Acting Director of U.of T.’s Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library and curator of the exhibition, How Does My Garden Grow: The Education of a Gardener (until Sept 14) will focus on the evolution of our knowledge of gardening and horticulture from Greek and Roman times up to the twentieth century.

TERRY FAHEY : RESTORING HABITAT AT HILLSIDE GARDENS IN HIGH PARK

MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2013

Discover High Park through archival photographs with naturalist Terry Fahey and see the plans to restore the wetlands and black oak savannah at Hillside Gardens to attract wildlife back to the park.

DAVID LEEMAN : ON ISLAND TIME

MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2013

As the summer turns to fall, our intrepid traveler, David Leeman, leaves Toronto Islands and heads south to the equally beautiful islands of the Carribean, where he has become something of an expert. He will show us his favourite gardens in St. Lucia, Barbados and other island paradises. 

ANNUAL PLANT FAIR

SATURDAY, MAY 11, 2013

For beginning and sophisticated gardeners—choice plants, herbs and hard-to-get perennials from select GTA nurseries and member’s own gardens—all at the best prices in town! Bring your questions to our experts! Check our website for the time and location. 

MEMBERS’ SLIDES AND SPRING FLOWER SHOW

MONDAY, MAY 27, 2013

The perfect end to a Horticultural Society year. Show off the beauty of your garden or visited gardens, with slides or digital images in our members’ slide-show.

GARDEN TOUR

SUNDAY, JUNE 9, 2013

It’s always an inspiration to see others’ gardens at the beginning of the gardening season.Watch our website for details.

HORT COACH TOUR

SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2013

This year we are going to the Niagara area for a wonderful day filled with garden tours, nursery visits, a winery stop and additionally lunch is included! Please check the website for more information on how to book your seat on the bus.

STRAWBERRY SOCIAL

MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2013

All Hort members are invited to the Strawberry Social, to be held in the garden at St. Martin in the Fields, on Glenlake Ave. between Keele St. and Indian Grove. Rain or shine the event is on. Please bring a non-alcoholic beverage for yourself. Time 6:30pm to 9pm.