The Harriston & District Horticultural Society is composed of people in the Harriston/Minto area who share a common interest in plants, gardening and civic beautification. The interests of the members cover a wide range of topics in the field of horticulture.

The society actively pursues the objectives as outlined in the Agricultural and Horticultural Organizations Act. Each year the society plants flower boxes on the streets of Harriston as well as planting several flowerbeds in various parks as part of its civic beautification projects. The society holds regular meetings to promote and foster knowledge of a wide range of horticultural topics. Conservation and preservation of the environment is high on the agenda of the society.

For the last several years  the society has been actively involved with the Communities in Bloom program in the town of Minto.

The society supports the efforts of youth gardeners by sponsoring a club for the younger gardeners in the area. They are provided with seeds and they are taught how to prepare and maintain a garden.

WHO WE ARE

Our society is an  association of people in  the Harriston area who share a common interest in  plants and gardening

Our membership includes citizens of all ages, both beginning and experienced gardeners.

Our members’ interests cover the full range of horticulture: flowers, houseplants, fruits, vegetables, indoor and outdoor gardening, floral designing, displays and competitions.

OUR OBJECTIVES

For many years the society has been devoted to:

Encouraging a love of horticulture  in all branches

Encouraging conservation in all of its phases

Promoting and assisting civic beautification  by the planting of trees, shrubs and flowers on  public and private grounds

Arranging field trips, competitions and exhibitions related to horticulture and the awarding of prizes

Promoting the circulation of horticulture information through the use of various media

Holding meetings related to the theory and practice of horticulture