Meetings
Join us as Katherine Mathewson, Head of the Design Program of Native Plants in Claremont, explores the design process of incorporating native plants into your gardens with her presentation ‘Working in Natives’.
A member of the Durham Master Gardeners, Katherine brings her background in film and theater design to her passion for gardening. She will discuss the elements of design, formal versus natural styles, composition, bloom time, and winter interest. Additionally, she will cover practical considerations such as watering, weeding, and selecting the right native plants for specific locations
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We look forward to Katherine’s perspective on discovering and using native plants to create a beautiful garden which you can apply for your own space.
Membership Gift
This is also the night when our club rewards it's membership. All members attending will receive a gift from the club. One gift per couple or regular member. Must attend in-person to receive your gift.
June Flower Show
All members are invited to bring in their garden treasures to wow the judge! All entries to be in place by 7pm for the start of judging. Doors open at 6:30pm.
June Photo Show
All members are invited to enter their photography for the June Photo Show. Entries are due by June 5 so photos may be delivered to the judge for review and placing. Please check out classes within the 2026 Yearbook and have your photos ready! Contact Deb Hadfield Photo Chair for more info. Email: canningtonhorticulturalsociety@gmail.com
Membership Registration for 2026
We welcome you to become a member with us! Renew or sign up for the first time - we will have a registration table ready for you with all the details. Membership entitles each member to receive a yearbook, the privilege of exhibiting in shows and the opportunity for a discount on club workshops as well as several local businesses offer a discount on purchases.
Doors open at 6:30pm.
Adult only $15. Couple $25. Youth $3.
Get your 2026 CHS Yearbook and get ready for the season - full of great events, meetings, Flower and Photography Shows, workshops and fun with fellow gardeners.
Monday June 29, 2026 7:30pm Doors open 6:30pm
'Working in Natives' with Katherine Mathewson
Cannington Baptist Church, 60 Cameron St. W. Cannington
2026 Meeting & Event Schedule
March 21
Seedy Saturday - Co-Hosted by Cannington and Georgina-Brock Horticultural Clubs. Pefferlaw Lions Hall 9-2pm 38 Pete's Lane, Pefferlaw Free Admission - all welcome. Free Seed Swap table, Vendors, Guest Speakers & children's activities included
March 30
'The Art of Garden Design' with Laura Lowe
Youth Summer Garden Challenge Get signed up tonight!
April 22
Earth Day - help our planet - clean up your community for Earth Day or week!
April 27
'Mushrooms-Wild & Wonderful' with Julia Tchervova and John Caswell + April Flower Show
May 25
'Harvesting Health & Healing-Horticultural Therapy' with Sherry Dodson + May Flower Show
May 30
Annual Plant Sale Brock 2020 Gardens, 199 Laidlaw St. North, Cannington 9am to 1pm Open to the public
Donations from your garden welcomed -please drop off prior to sale at above location -set up Friday.
June 29
'Working in Natives' with Katherine Mathewson + June Flower and Photography Show + Membership Gift
Summer Worshops - See Workshop page for complete details: Pre-registration Required
August 8 or 22 Garden Art Mushroom & Birdbath Workshop with Heather Benjamin
August 29 Mushroom Log Workshop with Mike Cicerella
September 28
'Seed Saving for All' with Jillian Bishop + Flower Show + Flower & Vegetable Show
October 27
'Learning Lessons from the Youth' Presenation & Demos with CHS Youth Members + Flower Show
Youth Summer Challenge Presentations & Awards 7pm