Nepean Horticultural Society
The Nepean Horticultural Society (NHS) was established in 1957 to encourage interest and improvement in horticulture. We have an active program of presentations, shows and garden tours.
Come Join Us
We usually meet at 7:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month except July, August and December at City View United Church, 6 Epworth Avenue, Nepean. (map) Please enter the church from the rear parking lot. Come and meet gardeners from your neighbourhood and learn more about gardening in Nepean.
2009 Presentations
All regular meetings are held at 7:30 PM (with two exceptions *, noted below) on the third Thursday of the month (except July, August and December). Meeting are held at City View United Church, 6 Epworth Avenue, Nepean. During meetings when a speaker is present, non-members will be asked to pay a $3.00 fee. This charge will apply to all visitors.
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March 19 |
Darrell Kekanovich (Ritchie Feed & Seed): "New Trends for 2009” |
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April 16 |
Roxanne Roubillard: “Edible Flowers.” NHS Houseplant Show |
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April 25 |
District 2 AGM, Knights of Columbus Hall, Pembroke |
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May 1-3 |
Ottawa is Blooming, Kanata Recreation Complex, Terry Fox Drive |
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May 16 |
Spring Show, Merivale Mall, 1642 Merivale Rd., |
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May 21, 6.30 pm |
Annual Plant Auction. Please bring your donations and be prepared to take home a bargain or two! |
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June 18 |
June Show and Dessert Social, City View U. C., Q&A session by members |
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July 10-12 |
OHA Convention, Peterborough. Theme: “Remember Yesterday – Protect Tomorrow” |
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Sept 21 |
Mary Pratte “Growing Peonies.” Also small plant sale & Harvest Show (C.V.U.C.) |
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October 15 |
Nancy Seppala “ Water–wise Gardens” |
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Nov 19, 6.30 pm |
NHS Members only: Annual Potluck Dinner and Awards Night. Please bring a dish to feed four people. NHS AGM, NHS Photography Competition results |
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Past Events |
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January 15, 7:30 pm |
Christine Hanrahan: "The Fletcher Wildlife Garden." |
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February 19, 7:30 pm |
Mary Ann Van Berlo: "Made for Shade:
Plants for Sun – challenged Gardens" |
Executive meetings are held at 7:30 pm in members' homes on the first Thursday of each month, with the exception of July and August.
Details on garden tours will appear in the May Newsletter.
Dates and speakers are subject to change. Please check the web site or newsletter for any changes to the schedule. If you have any suggestions on topics or specific speakers you would like to hear in 2009, please let Joyce Williams know. 613-829-7563
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