The Horticultural Societies of Parkdale & Toronto upcoming events

September 28th Meeting: Garbara Cooper & Bella Seiden - Mountain Passes: Four Passes in the Andes (2026-09-28)

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT

In 2020 Bella and Barbara traveled to Argentina to travel with Marcela Ferreyra into the Andes. This presentation will focus on their experience of four very different mountain passes and the flora they found there.

MEETING LOCATION & TIME:

We will be meeting in person at Bonar Parkdale Presbyterian Church, 250 Dunn Ave, just South of Queen Street West.

Arrive after 6:30 PM for refreshments and socializing; the meeting starts at 7:30PM.

We will also be holding the meeting online through Zoom. Members will be sent the link in the newsletter in the week leading up to the meeting.

Not A Hort Member Yet?

Non-Hort members are welcome to attend in-person for a suggested donation of $5 or Pay-What-You-Can. To join the meeting online, please contact info@parkdaletorontohort.com.

October 26th Meeting: Dean Mitchell - A Farm in Jamaica (2026-10-26)

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

We’re excited to welcome our upcoming speaker Dean Mitchell, who will be joining us virtually via Zoom for an engaging presentation.

More details about the presentation and how to join will be shared soon; stay tuned!

MEETING LOCATION & TIME:

We will be meeting in person at Bonar Parkdale Presbyterian Church,
250 Dunn Ave, just South of Queen Street West.

Arrive after 6:30 PM for refreshments and socializing; the meeting starts at 7:30PM.

We will be holding the meeting online through Zoom. Members will be sent the link in the newsletter in the week leading up to the meeting.

Not A Hort Member Yet?

Non-Hort members are welcome to attend in-person for a suggested donation of $5 or Pay-What-You-Can. To join the meeting online, please contact info@parkdaletorontohort.com.

November 30th AGM & Meeting: Ginnie Venslovaitis - Fabulous Ferns (2026-11-30)

Tue, 01 Dec 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Fascinating facts about ferns! To know them is to love them. Learn about their ancient pedigree and how they reproduce. Get to know fern structure—how to find the fertile fronds. Where do they grow, you ask? Forests, bogs, fields, rock faces… and shade borders! Advice on where and when to plant them, maintaining and dividing them, and dealing with pests and problems. Learn how to enhance your garden with over 18 individual ferns, including pictures and growing information.

MEETING LOCATION & TIME:

We will be meeting in person at Bonar Parkdale Presbyterian Church, 250 Dunn Ave, just South of Queen Street West.

Arrive after 6:30 PM for refreshments and socializing; the meeting starts at 7:30PM.

We will also be holding the meeting online through Zoom. Members will be sent the link in the newsletter in the week leading up to the meeting.

Not A Hort Member Yet?

Non-Hort members are welcome to attend in-person for a suggested donation of $5 or Pay-What-You-Can. To join the meeting online, please contact info@parkdaletorontohort.com.

January 25th Meeting: Junaid Kahn - Underground in Winter (2027-01-25)

Tue, 26 Jan 2027 00:00:00 GMT

We’re excited to welcome our upcoming speaker Junaid Kahn, who will be joining us virtually via Zoom for an engaging presentation.

More details about the presentation and how to join will be shared soon; stay tuned!

MEETING LOCATION & TIME:

We will be meeting in person at Bonar Parkdale Presbyterian Church,
250 Dunn Ave, just South of Queen Street West.

Arrive after 6:30 PM for refreshments and socializing; the meeting starts at 7:30PM.

We will be holding the meeting online through Zoom. Members will be sent the link in the newsletter in the week leading up to the meeting.

Not A Hort Member Yet?

Non-Hort members are welcome to attend in-person for a suggested donation of $5 or Pay-What-You-Can. To join the meeting online, please contact info@parkdaletorontohort.com.

February 22nd Meeting: Todd Irvine - Trees and Pruning (2027-02-22)

Tue, 23 Feb 2027 00:00:00 GMT

We’re excited to welcome our upcoming speaker Todd Irvine, who will be joining us in-person and virtually via Zoom for an engaging presentation.

More details about the presentation and how to join will be shared soon; stay tuned!

MEETING LOCATION & TIME:

We will be meeting in person at Bonar Parkdale Presbyterian Church, 250 Dunn Ave, just South of Queen Street West.

Arrive after 6:30 PM for refreshments and socializing; the meeting starts at 7:30PM.

We will also be holding the meeting online through Zoom. Members will be sent the link in the newsletter in the week leading up to the meeting.

Not A Hort Member Yet?

Non-Hort members are welcome to attend in-person for a suggested donation of $5 or Pay-What-You-Can. To join the meeting online, please contact info@parkdaletorontohort.com.

March 29th Meeting: Chris Kingdon - Problem Solving - How a Wildlife Garden Evolves (2027-03-29)

Mon, 29 Mar 2027 23:00:00 GMT

We’re excited to welcome our upcoming speaker Chris Kingdon, who will be joining us in-person and virtually via Zoom for an engaging presentation.

More details about the presentation and how to join will be shared soon; stay tuned!

MEETING LOCATION & TIME:

We will be meeting in person at Bonar Parkdale Presbyterian Church, 250 Dunn Ave, just South of Queen Street West.

Arrive after 6:30 PM for refreshments and socializing; the meeting starts at 7:30PM.

We will also be holding the meeting online through Zoom. Members will be sent the link in the newsletter in the week leading up to the meeting.

Not A Hort Member Yet?

Non-Hort members are welcome to attend in-person for a suggested donation of $5 or Pay-What-You-Can. To join the meeting online, please contact info@parkdaletorontohort.com.

April 26th Meeting: Claudette Sims - Why are Invasive Plants sold in Nurseries? (2027-04-26)

Mon, 26 Apr 2027 23:00:00 GMT

We’re excited to welcome our upcoming speaker Claudette Sims, who will be joining us virtually via Zoom for an engaging presentation.

More details about the presentation and how to join will be shared soon; stay tuned!

MEETING LOCATION & TIME:

We will be meeting in person at Bonar Parkdale Presbyterian Church,

250 Dunn Ave, just South of Queen Street West.

Arrive after 6:30 PM for refreshments and socializing; the meeting starts at 7:30PM.

We will be holding the meeting online through Zoom. Members will be sent the link in the newsletter in the week leading up to the meeting.

Not A Hort Member Yet?

Non-Hort members are welcome to attend in-person for a suggested donation of $5 or Pay-What-You-Can. To join the meeting online, please contact info@parkdaletorontohort.com.

Plant Fair 2027 (2027-05-15)

Sat, 15 May 2027 14:00:00 GMT

Free Admission

Mark your calendars for our most important fundraising event of the year in support of community garden projects.

WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE FAIR

Featuring
Natives, pollinators, organic herbs & veggies, shade lovers & hard-to-find plants. Plus, a garden flea market, free gardening advice, & groovy giveaways!

NOT Featuring
Anything invasive. Shop with ease knowing that nothing invasive will be on offer, including unregulated invasive plants (like English Ivy, Lily of the valley, Daylily, Periwinkle, Goutweed, etc.) that sadly can still be found at many garden centres. Speak up, voice your concern! These pests are taking over Ontario's woodlands.

Jumping Worms?
We've got you covered! Whether you know about invasive jumping worms or not, don't fret when shopping our fair. All donated plants have been thoroughly root-washed, repotted in clean pots with commercial potting soil, and stored off the ground. Donated plants are collected two weeks prior to the sale to ensure viability after root-washing. It's the third year that we are doing this. It's a lot... but it matters!

Gardening Advice
Having trouble knowing what plants to put where? Have a pesky problem with something in your garden? Ask one of our garden experts to weigh in, FREE of charge.

Mobility & Accessibility
Hosted, once again, in Roncy United Church, this accessible space (with ramp access) can accommodate people with mobility devices as well as those bringing wagons and strollers.

Payment
Cash, debit, and all major credit cards on purchases of $50 or more, TAX INCLUDED.

See you there!

Our horticultural society is a recognized not-for-profit committed to sharing the joys of plant-growing through encouraging school gardens, outreach that makes gardening accessible to those of all physical and mental abilities, hosting horticultural talks, and funding greening initiatives that make for a more livable city.

Questions? Please email plantfair@parkdaletorontohort.com

See you at the fair!

Merry May Meeting: May 31st: Members Showcase & Social (2027-05-31)

Mon, 31 May 2027 23:00:00 GMT

We’re excited to welcome our upcoming member speakers, who will be joining us in-person and virtually via Zoom for a series of engaging presentations.

More details about the presentations and how to join will be shared soon; stay tuned!

MEETING LOCATION & TIME:

We will be meeting in person at Bonar Parkdale Presbyterian Church, 250 Dunn Ave, just South of Queen Street West.

Arrive after 6:30 PM for refreshments and socializing; the meeting starts at 7:30PM.

We will also be holding the meeting online through Zoom. Members will be sent the link in the newsletter in the week leading up to the meeting.

Not A Hort Member Yet?

Non-Hort members are welcome to attend in-person for a suggested donation of $5 or Pay-What-You-Can. To join the meeting online, please contact info@parkdaletorontohort.com.