Waterloo Horticultural Society

Welcome to Waterloo Gardeners!

Since 1895, the role of the Waterloo Horticultural Society has been to
encourage interest in horticulture, floral design, nature and the environment, to promote conservation
and assist in the beautification of our city.

New and Notable

On 7 May, David Gascoigne, a noted ornithologist who has given wonderful presentations several times at our meetings, will guide us along the trails around St. Jacobs. David will explain some of the breeding biology and other interesting characteristics of the birds, as demonstrated by the behaviours we observe.
Dress for the weather. If possible, wear muted coloured clothing (grey, brown, green, jeans) so as not to disturb the birds. If you wish, bring a snack, water bottle, and binoculars if you have them. Good walking shoes are recommended.
There will be a signup sheet for this hike at the March 24 meeting. Space is limited so don't miss this opportunity to learn more about our feathered friends from a local expert.

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We are always looking for volunteers!
Volunteering opportunities include:

planting

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Seedy Saturdays are BACK!
This year we have two coming up:

GardenKitchener - Kitchener Horticultural Society - Rockway Gardens presents Seedy Saturday on February 25th from 9:00 am – 2:30 pm at the Kitchener Public Library main branch, 85 Queen Street North in Kitchener.
Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery is offering a seed exchange on Saturday, March 4th from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm followed by a workshop in the afternoon (registration required).

Waterloo Gardeners is a community group with a passion for gardening. We are a volunteer, non-profit organization located in Waterloo, Ontario.
Since 1895, when we were known as the Waterloo Horticultural Society, we have offered presentations, workshops and other activities to encourage knowledge and awareness of horticulture and the environment in the community. Our programs and activities are for anyone who has an interest in gardening.

Our Origin Story

The Waterloo Gardeners maintains two gardens in the City of Waterloo. The gardens are planned and maintained by an amazing group of volunteers.

Memorial Gardens -30 Erb Street West - between Caroline St. and Albert St., beside the Marsland Centre.
Carnegie Green Gardens -35 Albert Street in Waterloo - junction of Albert St. and Dorset St. in Uptown Waterloo.

Stop by, take a selfie and tag us on Instagram at @waterloogardeners1895 and let us know what your favourite part of the garden is!

Roses from the Great Exhibition, 2022.

Upcoming Events

April 28
Speaker: Janet Cox – Keeping the Peace with Weeds
Door prize draw table and refreshments.

For a full list of speakers in 2023, click here.

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Even the smallest counter space can accommodate this excellent addition to salads or as a snack on the go. Microgreens, also known as "vegetable confetti," are a variety of edible, immature greens. They are harvested with scissors less than one month after germination, and plants are up to 2 inches tall. Unlike sprouts, where you can eat the root, seed and shoot, only the stem, cotyledons (seed leaves) and the first set of true leaves are edible.

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