REMINDER: Doors open at 6:30 pm for socializing and light refreshments by donation. Meeting starts at 7 pm.
Most society events are open to the public. If you have any questions, email us at ssmhortsociety@gmail.com.
Jan. 9 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
* United Baptist Church
* Installation of 2017 Board of Directors
* Approval of 2017 Budget
* Gardening for Butterflies
Feb. 6 “ALL ABOUT COFFEE”
* United Baptist Church
* Keynote: Shane Hoffman
Mar 4. 10TH ANNUAL SEEDY SATURDAY
* Sault College, Essar Hall, M Wing
* 10 am – 3 pm
* Co-sponsored by SSM Horticultural Society and Seeds of Diversity
* Contact Karen to Volunteer at ssmhortsociety@gmail.com
Mar. 6 “HYDROPONICS”
* United Baptist Church
* Keynotes: The Garden Side
Mar. 25 DISTRICT #13 ADVISORY MEETING
* 10 am -3 pm
* Location: Blind River Marina
* Brown bag lunch
* Contact Suzanne at 705-759-2893 to carpool
Apr. 3 “HORTICULTURAL THERAPY”
* United Baptist Church
* Keynote: Mary Maggini, S.A.H.
Apr. 22 COMMON GROUNDS
* Station Mall
* 10 am – 4 pm
* Contact Halina at 705-253-3877
Apr. 29 HELLO SPRING
* New North Greenhouses
* Details to be announced
May 1 “GARDENING WITH RAISED BEDS”
* Keynote: TBD
* Plant Sale planning
May 6 DISTRICT #13 AGM
* Saturday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
* Knox United Church, Manitowaning
*Call Suzanne at 705-759-2893 for more information
May 20 ANNUAL PLANT SALE
* 8:00 am – 12:00 Noon
* Location: TBA
*Contact Suzanne at 705-759-2893 for more information
May 27 GARDENING FESTIVAL
* Saturday 9:30 am – 3:00 pm
*Parkside Centre, 140 Durham St., Sudbury
*Contact Suzanne at 705-759-2893 to carpool
June 5 “RHUBARB”
* Keynote: TBA
*United Baptist Church
July 3 “BERRY PATCH”
* Keynote: TBA
*United Baptist Church
July 8 “HERITAGE PERENNIALS”
* Keynote: Troy Post
* New North Greenhouses, details TBA
July 21-23 111th OHA CONVENTION – District #19
* Theme “Green from Shore to Shore”
* Richmond Hill ON. http://www.gardenontario.org
Aug. 12 FLOWER AND VEGETABLE SHOW
* Station Mall (Sears Court)* Entries accepted 7:00 – 9:00 am
* Judging from 10 am – 12:00 noon
Aug. 14 “Roses” with Jeff Marshall
& Work Bee & Social
* Location: Bellevue Park Rose Garden
Sept. 11 Harvest Potluck Supper
* Garden Trivia
* Plant and Seed Swap
Oct. 2 “Sweet & Savoury Squashes”
* Speaker: Susan Wilding
* Plant and Seed Swap
Oct. 28 District #13 Advisory Meeting
10 am – 3 pm
Blind River Marina: Brown Bag Lunch
Contact Suzanne at (705) 759-2893 to carpool
Nov. 6 “Christmas Decorating Trends”
Speaker Suzanne Wilson
Photography Competition submissions due
Hort. Board elections :o)
Dec. 4 Annual Christmas Party & Social
Location and details TBA
