Meetings
“You can count the number of seeds in a tomato, but you can never count the number of tomatoes in a seed.”
Would you like to learn how to grow, harvest, and save your own vegetable, herb, and flower seeds? Join us for a Seed Saving talk with Jill Bishop, who will introduce the basics of seed saving and explore why this rewarding practice is an important addition to your gardening repertoire. Learn how saving locally adapted seeds can help grow resilient crops and support abundance in our gardens as our climate changes.
Jill Bishop is the owner of ‘urbantomato’, located in Peterborough, Ontario. Her urban farm grows and offers a carefully curated collection of heirlooms seeds. Jill is dedicated to growing a local supply of heirloom seeds, supporting community seed saving, and sharing her seed saving knowledge to enhance seed sovereignty. Come out and gain the information you need to grow and save your very own seeds.
Bonus Presentation at 7pm: Maple Leafs Forever
Please join us earlier than usual to learn about how you can add native maple trees to your property with funding support from Maple Leaves Forever.
The presentation will be led by Urs Kressibucher, who has been planting trees for over 45 years. The Maple Leaves Forever Foundation (MLF) is a charitable foundation that advocates for and supports the planting of Native Canadian Maple Trees.
September Flower & Vegetable 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.
Fall Membership Special Offer: If you didn't get the opportunity to renew your membership in 2026, it's not too late. Join in September or October and receive your full membership for the rest of 2026 plus all of the 2027 season for just one price.
Adults $20. or Couple $35.
For more details or to register please email: canningtonhorticulturalsociety@gmail.com
Monday September 28, 2026 7:30pm Doors open 6:30pm
'Seed Saving for All' with Jill Bishop
+ 'Maple Leaves Forever' presentation with Urs Kressibucher at 7pm
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
September 19 Mushroom Log Workshop with Mike Cicerella
September 28
'Seed Saving for All' with Jillian Bishop + Flower Show + Flower & Vegetable Show
Bonus Presentation: 'Maple Leaves Forever' with Urs Kressibucher at 7pm
October 27
'Learning Lessons from the Youth' Presenation & Demos with CHS Youth Members + Flower Show
Youth Summer Challenge Presentations & Awards 7pm