Welcome to the Burlington Horticultural Society
(aka Gardeners of Burlington)
A non-profit volunteer society serving the Burlington community since 1919. Whether you are a novice green thumb or an experienced horticulturist—we look forward to welcoming you to our next meeting!
Our Mission Statement:
“To promote and support sustainable gardening and environmental stewardship for the beautification of the landscape and the enjoyment of all citizens.”
What our Society offers you:
- Monthly meetings with amazing speakers presenting talks on a variety of topics of interest to all gardeners (please see “Events” for list of speakers and topics)
- A friendly, social time to meet other gardeners and share ideas and gardening tips, make new friends
- A wide variety of volunteer opportunities
- Workshops and special events related to gardening and floral design
- Draw prizes
- Flower show and photography competitions
- An informative monthly newsletter
- Social events such as a potluck dinner and summer barbecue
- Invitations to regional events such as the District 6 Spring Annual Meeting and the Fall Luncheon meeting
- 10% discounts at Holland Park Gallery and Wild Birds Unlimited
Our volunteer activities in the Burlington Community:
- Maintaining a shade garden in Maple Park
- Hosting an annual Plant sale in the spring as a fundraiser
- Organizing a variety of workshops related to plants and floral arrangements
- Organizing a Junior Gardeners Programme for children to learn about gardening
- Participating in Burlington’s Heritage Week activities
- Arranging a Garden Tour of local properties
- Having outreach events for the public to promote native plants, pollinator gardens and sustainable gardening practices
Join Us for our Monthly Meetings!
NEW LOCATION for Monthly Meetings:
Auditorium in Central Arena,
519 Drury Lane
Burlington
L7R 2X3
We are one of more than 260 societies which form the Ontario Horticultural Association (aka GardenOntario).
Land Acknowledgement
Burlington as we know it today is rich in history and modern traditions of many First Nations and the Métis. From the Anishinaabeg to the Haudenosaunee, and the Métis – our lands spanning from Lake Ontario to the Niagara Escarpment are steeped in Indigenous history. The territory is mutually covered by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, an agreement between the Iroquois Confederacy, the Ojibway and other allied Nations to peaceably share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes.
We would like to acknowledge that the land on which we gather is part of the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit.
– Courtesy of City of Burlington