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Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Omemee Political Career Celebrated!

Omemee Politician Gerald McGregor Celebrated Oct 19, 2014!

Sunday October 19th Omemee and District Horticultural Society aka OADHS invited people to are invited to join in celebrating the career of Gerald McGregor at the Coronation Hall.

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Omemee Horticulture Welcomes Peony Canadian Grand Champion Developer!

Omemee October Horticulture Potluck Welcomes Guests and Guest Speaker Hazel Cook!

Omemee and District Horticultural Society meets October 20, 2014 5:30 p.m. at Christ Church Anglican - Omemee for their annual Pot Luck Dinner. Guests are welcome to attend. Speaker for the evening will be award winning gardener Hazel Cook.

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Omemee Hort : Aging Gracefully While #Gardening

September 16th, 2013 Omemee Meeting Plus Show!

Sept. 16, Omemee Horticulture meeting welcomes you to hear Guest Speakers Gary and Dianne Westlake and enjoy a photography and flower show at Trinity United Church , King Street W. Omemee beginning at  7:30pm All Welcome!

Friday, November 16, 2012

Historical Society Hosts Early Victoria County Bible Christians Speaker!

Sherrell Leetooze Canadian Author Historical Society Speaker!
November 18th, 2012 2pm Sherrell Leetooze will share a hstorical perspective on Bible Christians who set out for Victoria County from Devon and Cornwall England. Hosted by Omemee and District Historical Society,at the Omemee Coronation Hall,1 King Street West, the talk, based on Sherell's book 'Bible Christians of the Canadian Conference' is open to the public.

Sherell, who has written several Canadian history books about Ontario Townships including 'Along the Gravel Roads' , will have books available for purchase at the event.
image_Cover_ Along_The_Gravel_Road

For further information please contact Marlyne at 705 -799-5767

Friday, May 11, 2012

Omemee Hort Hosts Annual Plant Sale!

Omemee and District Horticultural Society Host Annual Flower Sale

Omemee and District Horticultural Society is holding its "Annual Plant Sale” Saturday May 12, 2012 from 9:00 a.m to 12:00. at the Omemee Curling Recreation Club, James St. Omemee, Ontario. Come early for the best selection!

Last year, there was a large selection of Hostas any many other perennials, annuals,and houseplants, early shoppers had the best selection. You will want to definitely be there early if you hope to get any vegetables, as they go very quickly.

Be sure to check out and purchase this year’s “Plants of the Year”. Each year the Horticultural Society chooses a new plant to introduce. This year there are two new plants: a variety of Geranium, and a petunia.

Proceeds from Saturday’s Sale go towards the beautification of Omemee. Many people remark on the lovely planters and public gardens in Omemee. These gardens and planters are the results of the talented efforts of volunteers from the Omemee and District Horticultural Society.

If you would like to learn more about gardening, or share your passion for growing, Omemee and District Horticultural Society welcomes members from all areas. Yearly membership is only $12 for an individual, or $15 for a family. Membership forms will be available at Saturday's sale.

Help us keep Omemee beautiful!!

See Omemee Venue Map with Omemee Curling Club Here.








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Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Omemee Horticulture Presents Terry Hotner!


Omemee and District Horticulture Club meets monthly, and welcomes the public to many of their special presentations. In today's Omemee and District Horticulture Update, Diane Webber shares information about their next event.
Come and visit - Bring a friend!

Hydrangea 101: Terry Hotner


by Diane Webber

Monday,April 16, 2012 Terry Hotner of Hotners Garden Centre brings his Hydrangea 101 presentation to the Omemee and District Horticulture meeting, and you are invited! Terry will be showing photos, and telling about some of the newest varieties of Hydrangea -as well as favourites from the last few years. Terry will also share his expertise on pruning, soil conditions, location and care of your hydrangea. He will touch on “foil wrapped' hydrangea, fertilizers and hydrangea coloration.


Meet Terry Hotner


Terry grew up in Brooklin, Ontario, where he worked on the family fruit and vegetable farm. As the business expanded to sell whole sale plants, and then to a retail garden centre, he learned hands-on how to operate a family business. He and his wife Tammy found their dream in 2006, when they opened their own family business in Peterborough – Hotner’s Garden Centre.

This special presentation will take place at the Omemee and District Horticultural Society meeting at Trinity United Church, Omemee 7:00 p.m. – April 16, 2012.

Sunday, November 6, 2011

Christmas Floral Arrangements :Speaker Rachel Burrows

Omemee and District Horticultural Presents:

Decorating for the Christmas Season - Rachel Burrows Master Gardener

The year is drawing to a close and everyone is thinking Christmas. Rachel Burrows,Master Gardener,will share some of her many ideas for decorating. If you have had the opportunity to see the floral arrangements at the Peterborough Garden Show, you have seen some of her amazing work!

Sunday, October 2, 2011

Gardening Slides,Thanksgiving Potluck! All Welcome!

Omemee and District Horticultural Society Presents:

October 17 - 'Let's Be Thankful - All welcome to join in the potluck,starting at 6pm, then enjoy the a slide show with Erika Thimm -following their Pot Luck Supper at Christ Church Anglican.All welcome!

Erike Thimm Noted Conservationist

Erike Thimm, president of Friends of Cullen Central Park,works with concerned residents and the Town of Whitby to preserve the property formerly known as Cullen Gardens. Friends of Cullen Central Park maintain the native Ontario Wildflower Park,provide information about the importance of green space and natural habitat, and  research ideas as to how the property may be optimized,while seeking out possible funding to put the ideas into action.
Bring your favourite dish as well as plate, cutlery and mug for yourself. Speaker Erike Thimm will talk about "Things to be Thankful for". All are welcome.

Omemee and District Horticultural Society saw an example of Erika's photography when she last visited.. This time she is going to entertain and wow us with her presentation of photography put to music.
What a great way to end the annual Pot Luck Supper.

Sit back, travel the world, and be thankful!

Read About Erike's efforts to preserve the Cullen Wild flower Habitat in the Toronto Star:

Wildflower paradise lost?

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Omemee Memorial Garden Honours Former Lady Eaton Students -

Plaque Unveiling Sunday!

by  Diane P.Webber OADHS

image Cpl. Mark Robert McLaren MMV image Pte. Michael Bruce Freeman Omemee’s  new Memorial Garden, designed and developed by the Omemee and District Horticultural Society (ODHS), will be dedicated on Sunday September 25, 2011 at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 497. This garden honours two young soldiers, Cpl. Mark McLaren MMV, and Pte. Michael Freeman who were both killed in action in Afghanistan in 2008. Both young men attended Lady Eaton Elementary School and Cpl. McLaren graduated from Scott Young Public School in Omemee.

The historic black wrought iron maple leaf panels provide a strong symbolic back drop to the Ironwood Tree, the striking Limestone monument rising above the plantings of hostas and red geraniums.

The dedication of the Memorial Garden unveiling of the plaque and the Service of Remembrance will take place at 2:00 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 497, Omemee, ON.

Monday, September 19, 2011

Omemee Memorial Garden Honours Local Afghanistan Heroes

Memorial Garden Dedication Ceremony Honours Two Former Omemee Students

image Cpl. Mark Robert McLaren MMV
image Pte. Michael Bruce Freeman Royal Canadian Legion Branch 497, and Omemee Horticultural Society, invite you to the dedication of the Memorial Garden and Service of Remembrance in honour of Cpl. Mark Robert McLaren MMV and Pte. Michael Bruce Freeman; Sunday,  September 25, 2011 from 2 to 4 pm, King St.East, Omemee, Ontario.RSVP to Joanne Windrem at 705-799-5685 jwindrem (at) gmail.com by Tuesday, September 20, 2011.

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Butterfly Gardening:Speaker Judy Kennedy

Omemee and District Horticultural Society Presents:

September 19 - "Petals & Wings" - Protecting the Karner Blue and Creating a Butterfly Garden by Judy Kennedy

Judy is very involved in many environmental issues in our area, but one of her loves is the Karner Blue butterfly which is in danger. Judy  will tell us about her endevor to protect this little blue flying flower as well as how we can attract butterflies and create butterfly homes in our own gardens.

Monday September 19 Trinity United Church lower hall Refreshments 7pm  Meeting 7:30

Monday, August 29, 2011

Ontario Junior Garden Club Marks 65th Anniversary!

Omemee Junior Gardeners Growing Strong Since 1946

Special from Diane P.Weber Omemee and District Horticultural Society
Omemee Junior Garden Club celebrated 65 years of Horticultural, Mon. Aug. 15, 2011 at the Omemee and District Horticultural Society Annual August Flower Show. The ODHS show,at Omemee Curling Rink, was an opportunity for gardeners young and old to show the fruits of their labour. Omemee Junior Garden Club, has met continuously since its founding in 1946 by Wesley Wilson.

Junior Gardeners Bring Home Cash Awards

Sunday, July 31, 2011

Omemee 72nd August Flower Show!Come Celebrate!

Omemee and District Horticultural Society Presents:
August 15 - August Flower Show & Slide Show held at the Omemee Curling Club
Come out and enjoy our largest judged flower and vegetable show. As well as the adult competition, you will also see what their youth members can do! Friends and relatives are welcome. Come and bring a guest. Following the youth awards ,7:30-8:00, there will be snacks, then a slide show of the many activities involving their members. Doors open at 6:30.
For more info contact
Carol Mitchell, President 345 Beaver Road, Omemee, ON K0L 2W0 omemee (at) gardenontario.org

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Garden Tour: Omemee Area Gardens

Omemee and District Horticultural Society Presents:

July 18 – Annual Tour of Members; Gardens

All Welcome!

Once again we will spend our July meeting enjoying the beauty of gardens created by our members. The tour is followed by a social time in the final garden. This is a favourite every year!  Don't miss it! Visitors are welcome.

For more info contact Carol Mitchell, President 345 Beaver Road, Omemee, ON K0L 2W0 omemee (at) gardenontario.org

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Save Water Gardening? Omemee Spring Garden Show Features Drought Loving Garden Plants Speaker!

Want a beautiful garden with less work? You'll want to attend Omemee and District Horticultural Society Spring Garden Show!

Omemee and District Horticultural Society hosts Special Guest Speaker Glen Pleasance, at their Annual Spring Garden Show. Monday June 20th, doors will open to the public starting at 6:45 p.m. with  the Flower Show viewing, Silent Auction, socializing,

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Want Back Yard Wildlife? Terry Sprague Shares Secrets at Trent University

Learn to Create a Back Yard Attractive to Wildlife!

Terry Sprague, renowned Prince Edward County naturalist, will be the Keynote Speaker, at the District 4 Ontario Horticultural Association's First Annual District Celebration Event. District 4 invites all OHA members near and far to join them for their First Annual District Celebration Event from 11 to 3p,m., Wednesday, June 15th, 2011 at Gzowski Campus, Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario.Not a Horticultural Member? A Family Membership in the Omemee Association is only $15 for the year! What a great way to meet others who are interested in Growing!

Terry's Power Point presentation, 'Keep It Natural And They Will Come',

Sunday, May 8, 2011

Junior Gardeners Club Omemee - Growing Together

Junior Gardening Group Over 65 Years Young

Junior-Garden -Club-Green-And =Growing-by-Pink-Sherbet-PhotographyUpdated Friday, May 13th Please note Time
Omemee Junior Garden Club has been meeting under the leadership of the Omemee and District Horticultural Society (OADHS) for over 65 years. Membership forms were distributed to local schools in March, along with information about the first meeting,which will be held this coming Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Coronation Hall, Omemee.

Currently, there are 25 students registered for the Omemee Junior Gardening Group in Omemee with members ranging from age 5 to 13. The Junior Garden Club has two formal meetings a year one in May,

Saturday, May 7, 2011

Enlightening Onsite Gardening Meeting

Omemee and District Horticultural Society Presents:

Landscaping and Lighting Your Gardens -with Steven Charest
May 16 (Steven's Landscaping-Fowler's Corners) *** an on site meeting
This on-site garden tour promises to be "enlightning"!!! Steven and his wife are lighting experts and talented landscapers. (They recently completed a project for the Lakefield Hort Society and their members rave about it.) Steven is going to discuss landscaping techniques as well as show unique ways to light up your gardens. Very "enlightening!" Don't miss this tour!
May 16 - For more info contact Carol Mitchell, President 345 Beaver Road, Omemee, ON K0L 2W0 omemee (at) gardenontario.org

Friday, May 6, 2011

Annual Omemee Plant Sale Saturday! Great Mother’s Day Gifts!

Omemee and District Horticultural Society Host Annual Flower Sale

Omemee and District Horticultural Society is holding its "Annual Plant Sale” Saturday May 7, 2011 from 9:00 a.m to 12:00. at the Omemee Curling & Recreation Club, James St. Omemee, Ontario. Come early for the best selection!

While there is a large selection of Hostas any many other perennials, annuals,and houseplants, you will want to be there early if you hope to get any vegetables, as they go quickly,

Be sure to check out and purchase this year’s “Plants of the Year”. Each year the Horticultural Society chooses a new plant to introduce. This year there are two new plants: a variety of Geranium, and a petunia.

Proceeds from Saturday’s Sale go towards the beautification of Omemee.Many people remark on the lovely planters and public gardens in Omemee. These gardens and planters are the results of the talented efforts of volunteers from the Omemee and District Horticultural Society.

If you would like to learn more about gardening, or share your passion for growing, Omemee and District Horticultural Society welcomes members from all areas. Yearly membership is only $12 for an individual, or $15 for a family. Membership forms will be available at Saturday's sale.

Help us keep Omemee beautiful!!

See Omemee Venue Map with Omemee Curling Club Here.

Sunday, April 10, 2011

Creating Amazing Container Gardens

Omemee and District Horticultural Society Presents :Victoria Whitney (Griffins, Lakefield)



April 18- Creating Amazing Containers - with Victoria Whitney (Griffins, Lakefield)
Vikki is no stranger to us in Omemee. Her presentation last June, at the nursery, is just the beginning of her talent! Vikki is going to demonstrate how to make your containers eye-stoppingly amazing! She will also give us tips on fertilizing and caring for containers for all season appeal. She will probably have some new plants to show as well. Bring your "plant money" because she is going to sell her demonstration samples at cost, rather than take them home!  Her demonstration container will be one of the door prizes for the evening!
Monday , April 18 Trinity United Church lower hall Refreshments: 7pm  Meeting:7:30

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