We are here to help beautify Grimsby.
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Where We Meet
Our meetings are at the Livingston Activity Centre at 18 Livingston Ave. Grimsby ON. We start at 7:00pm for social time. We'd appreciate it if you bring your mug. |
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Membership
Our membership fees are modest. Our membership chair is Ginny Thiessen and you will meet her at the Membership Desk at Monthly meetings. |
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Wednesday, September 14 7:30pm Trillium Recognition at Town Hall
Our 2016 Trillium Program was a success! There were 110 nominations for 89 gardens, with 49 Trillium recipients. This year anyone (including the garden owner) could nominate a Grimsby garden.
Our garden club members are invited to this celebration and recognition event and we encourage you to support this program.
The recognition event is Wednesday, September 14th, at 7:30pm at Grimsby Town Hall. We will be showcasing nominated and Trillium recipient garden owners and gardens. A social gathering with treats and coffee/tea etc will be part of the evening.
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Monday, September 26 at 7:00pm monthly meeting
Speaker: Heinke Thiessen
Heinke Thiessen has been a gardening enthusiast since her early childhood in Quebec. Retired proprietor of Perennial Pleasures Landscape Design, Heinke is a horticultural design judge accredited by the Royal Botanical Garden, and President of Credit Valley Horticultural Society in Mississauga.
Topic: Garden for All Seasons in a Changing Climate
Discover how gardening practices contribute to climate change and how to create a beautiful garden regardless of changes in temperature and moisture patterns. |
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September Vote on Proposed Increase in Membership Fees
The July Newsletter outlined the board's recommendation that the Grimsby Garden Club membership fees increase a little, with single membership moving to $15.00 and family membership to $20.00. For questions contact us at grimsbygardenclub@outlook.com or call Beth Sommers, our President, at 905-945-1033. The increase will be introduced as a motion in the September meeting, and the membership will be asked to vote on the proposal.
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October 1st All Day - District 9 Fall Forum
Speaker: Paul Zammit
Topic: Promoting Biodiversity in the Home Garden
Click the titles below to see the details:
Flower Show Registration 8:30am Flower Show Schedule
Paul Zammit Speaks at 11:00am Complete Program
Purchase Tickets online
Location:
Grace Mennonite Church
677 Niagara St. St. Catharines On.
Brunch catered by Sweets Café
Fee: $10 for Paul Zammit presentation
$22 includes Breakfast
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Bee Houses for Sale $20.00
There are some solitary bee houses still available for purchase. Please consider supporting our environment! |
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