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Our Vision

Our mission is to educate members of the public, adults and children, on the benefits of maintaining native habitats by planting native trees, shrubs, perennial grasses and flowers that beautify our community and provides sustenance to our native and beneficial insects. 

Next Meeting

​March 16, 2026

The Enchanting Garden: Creating Mystery and Whimsy

​Speaker Pat de Valence 

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Meeting starts at 7:30 pm, doors open by 7:00 pm.
Refreshments available, please bring your own mug.

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St James Presbyterian Church (directions)

6432 Main St

Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON  L4A 1G3

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Photo by Bernard Hermant on Unsplash

Why Join the Stouffville Horticultural Society?

Here are a few reasons:

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  • Meet new people who share your interest in outdoor and indoor plants

  • Learn about local growing conditions and places to buy plants

  • Receive a 10% discount on some items at select nurseries when you show your membership card (see details under the Memberships tab)

  • Hear knowledgeable speakers on a variety of topics

  • Take part in judged flower shows for horticulture, design, or both

  • Enter our annual judged photo contest

  • Volunteer in the Canada 150 Garden at the corner of Park Drive South and Booth Drive

  • Help organize or participate in special events such as plant sales or bus trips

  • Participate in District 5 events and meet people from other Horticultural Societies

 
We are a fun and friendly group. Some of our members are just beginning their gardening journey and others have many years of gardening experience. Some of our members are Master Gardeners and all of our members are always happy to share their knowledge.


Everyone is welcome!
 

We meet at St. James Presbyterian Church (enter at back door; stairlift is available if needed).


Enjoy refreshments prior to the start of each meeting (please bring your own mug if possible).

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We hope you will join us and help keep Stouffville beautiful!

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In 2026 we are very grateful for the support of the Whitchurch-Stouffville Legacy Fund to allow us to continue sharing a love of gardening and horticultural education with the community. Thank you!
 

May 18, 2026, Flower Show and Competition DIVISION I—HORTICULTURE Section A: Bulbs Class 1 Daffodil, 1 bloom, yellow Class 2 Daffodil, 1 bloom, any other colour Class 3 Daffodil, 3 blooms Class 4 Tulip, single, 1 bloom Class 5 Tulip, double, 1 bloom Class 6 Tulip, 3 blooms Class 7 Other flowering bulb not listed Section B: Houseplants Class 8 African Violet, single Class 9 Cactus or other succulent, 1 cultivar Section C: Garden-Grown Plants Class 10 Allium, 1 stem Class 11 Bleeding Heart (Dicentra), 1 stem Class 12 Columbine (Aquilegia), 1 stem Class 13 Iris, 1 spike Class 14 Lilac, 1 branch Class 15 Vase of garden-grown spring flowers, 1 variety DIVISION II—DESIGN THEME: Special Days in May Class 16 May Day (vertical design) Class 17 Mother’s Day Class 18 Victoria Day (using an antique container) DIVISION III—YOUTH DESIGN Class 19 Bubble Gum (miniature)   June 15, 2026, Flower Show and Competition DIVISION I—HORTICULTURE Section A: Specimen Blooms Class 1 Clematis (on a plate with own foliage) Class 2 Columbine (Aquilegia) 3 stems Class 3 Coral Bells (Heuchera) 1 cultivar 3 stems Class 4 Iris, 1 spike Class 5 Lily (Lilium), 1 stem Class 6 Pansies, 3 stems with own foliage attached Class 7 Peony, single, 1 bloom Class 8 Peony, double, 1 bloom Class 9 Sweet William, 3 stems Class 10 Container of garden-grown flowers and or shrubs, minimum 3 varieties Section B: Roses Class 11 Rose, floribunda, 1 spray Class 12 Rose, hybrid tea, 1 bloom Section C: Vegetables and Fruit (homegrown) Class 13 Rhubarb, 3 stalks Class 14 Green Onions, 5 stalks DIVISION II—DESIGN THEME : Wedding Bells Class 15 Flower Girl (small basket arrangement) Class 16 Confetti (large mass arrangement) Class 17 Wedding Lace (white predominating) DIVISION III—YOUTH DESIGN Class 18 Junebug (small arrangement)   September 21, 2026, Flower Show and Competition DIVISION I—HORTICULTURE Section A: Specimen Blooms Class 1 Snapdragon, 1 stem Class 2 Aster, 3 double blooms Class 3 Begonia, tuberous (floating), 1 bloom, own foliage Class 4 Coleus Class 5 Cosmos Class 6 Geranium (Pelargonium), 1 head Class 7 Marigold, 1"–2" double, 3 blooms Class 8 Salvia, 3 stems Class 9 Sunflower, 1 head Class 10 Zinnia, large 1"–4", 3 blooms Section B: Dahlias Class 11 Dahlia, pompon under 2", 3 blooms Section C: Vegetables and Fruit, Homegrown Class 12 Tomatoes, group of 3 with calyx Class 13 Green Beans, 5 Class 14 Carrots, 5 Section D: Houseplants Class 15 African Violet, double Class 16 Houseplant, grown for bloom DIVISION II—DESIGN THEME: Autumn Joy Class 17 Trail of the Woods (using wild material) Class 18 Harvest Table(table centre for 6–8) Class 19 Corn Cob (design using corn and/or husk) Class 20 Pumpkin or Squash (design using a pumpkin or squash) DIVISION III—YOUTH DESIGN Class 21 Lunch Box

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