We offer a variety of meeting formats so you can choose to join us in person or through Zoom in the comfort of your home. To receive a Zoom link to join a meeting, email us at info@riverdalehorticultural.ca by NOON on the day of the meeting.
The Orchid – daunting diva, evocative evolutionary or humble houseplant
The Orchid is now the world’s MOST popular houseplant. Learn fascinating stories, fun facts and tips on orchid care. Love them already but yours don’t bloom? Don’t fret! We have answers. Have disease and pest problems? We help you solve them. Plus, the best orchids to grow in your home.
Tena van Andel, Toronto Master Gardener
Tena van Andel has volunteered with the Toronto Master Gardeners since 2003. She writes and lectures on everything and anything gardening, but if asked, her favourites are large trees and the exotic. Her latest adventures include rewilding a 19th century Northern Ontario farm and teaching a functional fitness class just for gardeners.
PHOTO CONTEST THEME: Garden Accessories
MONTHLY FLOWER SHOW DESIGN CATEGORIES:
1. Front facing design in a small basket
2. A design celebrating Chinese New Year
3. A design celebrating flag day or family day
4. A potted plant
GUESTS & NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME! We will be holding meetings in a variety of formats including Zoom only, in-person only, or hybrid meetings (over Zoom and in-person) for the safety and comfort of our members. To participate as a guest, email us at info@riverdalehorticultural.ca by 12:00 pm the day of a presentation.
This is a hybrid meeting! Join us in person at 816 Logan Ave (@Danforth) at 7:00 pm OR join us from the comfort of your home by Zoom.
We hold monthly meetings and have an exciting speakers every month!
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Topic: ORCHIDS
Presenter: Tena van Andel
Hybrid meeting at Frankland Community Centre at 7pm.
PHOTO CONTEST: Garden Accessories
MARCH 12, 2025
Topic: THE SEED LIBRARY
Presenter: Katie Berger
Hybrid meeting at Frankland Community Centre at 7pm.
PHOTO CONTEST: Home Sweet Home (house plant)
APRIL 9, 2025
Topic: VERTICAL GARDENING
Presenter: Anna Leggatt
Hybrid meeting at Frankland Community Centre at 7pm.
PHOTO CONTEST: New beginnings (first shoots in the ground)
MAY 14, 2025
Topic: TBA
Presenter: TBA
Hybrid meeting at Frankland Community Centre at 7pm.
PHOTO CONTEST: Iris
JUNE 11, 2025
Topic: ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW
Hybrid meeting at Frankland Community Centre at 7pm.
PHOTO CONTEST: Roses
NO MEETINGS IN JULY AND AUGUST WHILE WE GARDEN!
SEPTEMBER 10, 2025
Topic: GARLIC
Presenter: Shawn Stevens
Hybrid meeting at Frankland Community Centre at 7pm.
PHOTO CONTEST: Truth and Reconciliation
OCTOBER 8, 2025
Topic: A GARDENER'S REFLECTIONS
Presenter: Lorraine Johnson
Hybrid meeting at Frankland Community Centre at 7pm.
PHOTO CONTEST: Eat your vegetables
NOVEMBER 12, 2025
Topic: TRACING THE ROOTS OF NATIVE PLANTS (fossils!)
Presenter: Paul LaPorte
Hybrid meeting at Frankland Community Centre at 7pm.
PHOTO CONTEST: The Colour Purple
DECEMBER 10, 2025
Topic: SEASONAL DESIGNS
Presenter: TBA
Hybrid meeting at Frankland Community Centre at 7pm.
PHOTO CONTEST: Humour me (plants with funny names!)
PHOTO CONTEST:
Photo contest submission details will be emailed to the members. The photo contest is for members only. To learn about how to become a member, contact us at info@riverdalehorticultural.ca
GUESTS & NEW MEMBERS ARE WELCOME! We will be holding meetings in a variety of formats including Zoom only, in-person only, or hybrid meetings (over Zoom and in-person) for the safety and comfort of our members. To participate, email us at info@riverdalehorticultural.ca
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