Markham Garden Club Bio

The Markham Garden and Horticultural Society provides an opportunity through speaker meetings and events, to bring fellow lovers of gardening together. Whether you have a home, community or balcony garden, all one needs is a passion for plants and a desire to become ‘involved’.
 

This year the Markham Garden and Horticultural Society is proudly celebrating its 100th Anniversary. The Society was established in 1920 with 58 members. In its early years, a trial rose garden was sponsored with bushes from California, Ireland, Great Britain and Canada. One of the Society’s Honour Roll of Past Presidents includes Roy H. Crosby, who served in 1940. The group disbanded in 1941 due to WWII, only to reorganize 10 years later. At that time, the Society had increased its membership to 114 gardeners.
 

Meetings are held at 8:00 p.m. at the Markham Village Arena and Community Centre, 6041Highway 7 East, (near Hwy 48 and Hwy 7). Except for December, January and July, the meetings take place on the 4th Monday of the month.
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Each meeting there is a speaker, plus flower design and horticultural shows, a special Christmas floral design demonstration, and an opportunity to attend our District 5 AGM with other societies. During all of the meetings and events, you will gain new insights, information and knowledge. You will be able to mingle with other like-minded individuals, who share your passion for gardening.
 

So how much does all of this cost? Individual membership is $25.00 and family is $35.00 for the year. If the above is not enough of an incentive, how about receiving a 5-10% discount at specified garden retailers with your membership?

What a bargain!
 

We hope we have piqued your interest and you are now thinking about attending a Markham Garden and Horticultural Society meeting or event.