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Perth & District Horticultural Society
Perth, ON
Linda Bartlett
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The Perth & District Horticultural Society is affiliated with the Ontario Horticultural Association
Our society falls under District 2 of the OHA
2026 EVENT/PROGRAM CALENDAR
As our speakers are arranged one year in advance, due to unforeseen circumstances a speaker may need to cancel and another topic/speaker will then be substituted.
| February 10, 2026 Zoom Meeting |
Earthworms of the Field and Forest Speaker: Dr. Annise Dobson |
| March 10, 2026 | Tiny Forests, Big Impact Speaker: Stephanie Benoit A Tiny Forest is a great addition to small urban spaces. They include native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers planted closely together to encourage growth. The soil they grow in has been amended to mimic the mature forest floor that would have been found at this spot long ago. Tiny Forests provide shade, reduce heat, filter rainwater and improve biodiversity. Stephanie Benoit, Project Lead at EnviroCentre. Stephanie’s work focuses on Green Infrastructure projects, including rain gardens, pollinator gardens, and Tiny Forests. Over the past two years, EnviroCentre has installed 7 Tiny Forests in Ottawa communities with low tree canopy. |
| April 14, 2026 | A Journey in Landscape Design: Blending Nature with Aesthetic Harmony Speaker: Ashley Cochrane and Shelley Ball |
| May 12, 2026 | Notes on a Japanese Garden Speaker: Barbara Sibbald |
| May 16, 2026 | Annual Plant Sale Perth Farmers Market, Crystal Palace - 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
| June 9, 2026 | Q & A Session with Lanark Master Gardeners Dessert Social and Flower Show |
| September 8, 2026 | Medicinal Native Local Plants Speaker: Dr Marcin Padlewski |
| October 13, 2026 | Gardening for Food Independence Speaker: Max Wood |
| November 17, 2026 | 2026 Annual Meeting & Christmas Potluck Social Floral Demo |