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.
2008 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.
| March 20, 2008, 7:30 PM |
"Basics of Rock Gardening." Presented by Ernest Boyd (OVRGS). |
April17, 7:30 PM
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"Ask the Experts" |
April 18-20
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"Ottawa Is Blooming" show and exhibition. Location: Nepean Sportsplex. NHS House Plant Show will be part of this event. |
| April 26 |
District 2 AGM, Kinburn Community Centre |
| May 3 |
Spring Show. Merivale Mall, 1642 Merivale Rd., Nepean |
| May 15, 6:30 PM |
Plant Auction. Please bring your donations and be prepared to take home a bargain or two! Guests are welcome!
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| June 19, 7:30 PM |
June Show & Dessert Social. Location: City View United Church . Please bring a dessert for four people. |
| August 22-24 |
OHA Convention. Location: Brampton. Theme: "Sharing our Diversity" |
| September18, 7:30 PM |
"Better Late Than Never - The Fall - Planting and Other Tasks." Presented by Mary Reid. |
| September 20 |
Harvest Show. Merivale Mall, 1642 Merivale Rd., Nepean |
| October 16, 7:30 PM |
"Self-Contained" - container garden - outdoor winter features. Presented by: Sheila King. |
| November 20, 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. |
| January 15, 2009 |
"The Fletcher Wildlife Garden." Presented by: Christine Hanrahan. |
Past Events
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| January 17, 2008 7:30 PM |
"Clematis in Ottawa." Presented by Chris Watson. Membership renewals and sign-ups
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| February 21, 2008, 7:30 PM |
"Chelsea Flower Show." Presented by Lydia Schuppli. |
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 2008, please let Joyce Williams know. 613-829-7563
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