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Riverdale Horticultural Society

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'Beautifying Riverdale' Since 1916

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About Us

Community of City Gardeners

From novice to expert, we are a group of friendly folks located in Riverdale, across the Don River Valley from downtown Toronto.

All Gardens Are Beautiful Gardens

In back and front yards, on balconies, or inside the house, we are all curious and love to learn about, and improve, the plants in our lives!

Birds, Bees and Butterflies

The Riverdale Horticultural Society (RHS) is part of a community committed to create pollinator and bird friendly gardens.

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Award-Winning Community Garden

During the summer months, we care for a pollinator garden in Withrow Park. Tended to by volunteers, we have fun while helping to beautify Riverdale.

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Learn from each other

We learn by doing, from each other, and from our guest speakers who are experts in many areas related to horticulture at home and around the world! We encourage everyone to participate, ask questions, share experiences and expertise.

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Monthly Meetings

During COVID-19 restrictions, we meet virtually every month to learn from experts in the fields of horticulture  & landscaping, ecology, floral design, indoor plant culture, garden photography, even cooking! Our meetings include presentations by experts hands-on-workshops, flower exhibits, photo competitions and more! 

Monthly Guest Speakers

During COVID-19 restrictions, we meet virtually every month to learn from experts in the fields of horticulture  & landscaping, ecology, floral design, indoor plant culture, garden photography, even cooking! Our meetings include presentations by experts hands-on-workshops, flower exhibits, photo competitions and more!  GUESTS ARE WELCOME!


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Past Speakers

Look at information from past presentations by our expert speakers!


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Membership Perks

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Field Trips

Bulbs & Poinsettias

Bulbs & Poinsettias

Participate in tours of 

horticultural sites

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Bulbs & Poinsettias

Bulbs & Poinsettias

Bulbs & Poinsettias

Direct access to growers!

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Plant Sales

Bulbs & Poinsettias

Plant Sales

Take part in plant sales at RHS and local clubs.

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Expert Guest Speakers at monthly meetings

Connect with the Ontario Horticultural Association

Connect with the Ontario Horticultural Association

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Connect with the Ontario Horticultural Association

Connect with the Ontario Horticultural Association

Connect with the Ontario Horticultural Association

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Volunteers, friendship and community-based

Connect with the Ontario Horticultural Association

Volunteers, friendship and community-based

Friends of Riverdale Horticultural Society

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Photo Contest Gallery - Winners January 2022

1st Place Winner

2nd Place Winner (tie)

2nd Place Winner (tie)

Photo by Lynda Tanner

2nd Place Winner (tie)

2nd Place Winner (tie)

2nd Place Winner (tie)

Photo by Deborah Townsend

2nd Place Winner (tie)

2nd Place Winner (tie)

2nd Place Winner (tie)

Photo by Mary Dolenc

3rd Place Winner

2nd Place Winner (tie)

2nd Place Winner (tie)

Photo by Jennifer Janes

January 2022 Photo Contest

Contest Theme: WINTER

The Riverdale Horticultural Society holds a monthly photo contest for members. 

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Photo Contest Guidelines

The Riverdale Horticultural Society holds a monthly photo contest where members can submit photos and then vote for their favorites. The winners are announced at the monthly meetings.

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Photo Contest

Contest Guidelines, Categories and Dates to Remember

  • As a horticultural group, we ask that you please include some plant life in your photos.
  • The email for contest submission will be included in the monthly newsletter.
  • Photos contest entries must be taken by a member but can be emailed by a friend/family member on their behalf.
  • An email is sent to members with photos for the month along with a deadline to submit votes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. 
  • All participants earn points toward prizes during the year!


2022 CONTEST THEMES & DATES - details and reminders are sent in the monthly newsletter

FEBRUARY - Amarylis

MARCH - Flora & Fauna

APRIL - Easter

MAY - Most Unusual Flower, Bush, or Tree

JUNE - Any Flower, Close-Up

How to become a member

To join our group, simply email us at info@riverdalehorticultural.ca

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Join Us

Our members include new gardeners to experts. Whether you have plants on a window sill or balcony, participate in a community garden, or have a yard of your own, everyone has something to learn and contribute. Most of all, we love to share stories and friendships.

Membership is $20/year single or $25/year family 

Riverdale Horticultural Society Membership Form

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Contact us, we would love to hear from you!

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71 Hogarth Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M4K 1K2, Canada

Email us at info@riverdalehorticultural.ca

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Photo Credits

Thank you to the following photographers

Margaret Murphy

Malcolm Geast

Gustavo Peres from Pexels

Rie Sadohara from Pexels

Gary Barnes from Pexels

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