The Petawawa Horticultural Society (PHS) is a volunteer organization that invites people of all ages to develop an interest in gardening, and promotes beautification of the community and respect for the environment. We encourage our members to participate in PHS events and activities that nurture their horticultural experiences.
PROGRAMS OFFERED THROUGH THE PHS
Helping Growing Youth Grow
Helping Growing Youth Grow enables volunteers to cultivate children’s interest…
Community Gardens
The Community Gardens are maintained by the Petawawa Horticultural Society…
Trillium Awards Program
The annual Trillium Awards program promotes community pride by recognizing…
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Trillium Award Nominations
Have you seen any beautiful yards that should be award winning yards? Please nominate friends and neighbors you think may be deserving of recognition and submit your nominations. Deadline for trillium awards nominations for 2024 is July 15th. Visit the Trillium Awards Program page for details.
Spring Plant Sale – Container Market
Got plants? Want plants? Rain or shine, come see us for a great selection of plants and friendly, knowledgeable advice at the Petawawa Horticultural Society spring plant sale. If you have plants you are dividing this spring, we will happily take donations for the sale.
Spring Plant Sale – Heritage Village (tentative)
Got plants? Want plants? Rain or shine, come see us for a great selection of plants and friendly, knowledgeable advice at the Petawawa Horticultural Society spring plant sale – heritage edition. If you have plants you are dividing this spring, we will happily take donations for the sale.
Annual BBQ and Potluck
Trillium Awards presentation and annual end-of-season BBQ & Potluck. Main course will be provided but other contributions to the meal are appreciated. Because we will be at the Legion, drinks will be available at the bar.
Let us know if you will be joining and what your potluck contribution will be (dessert, salad, hors d’oeuvres, etc.)
Trivia Night
Join us for an evening of fun and laughter with trivia, a silent auction and more.
October Meeting – Fulton’s Sugar Bush
Join us with Shirley Fulton-Duego from Fulton’s Sugar Bush, Renfrew County and learn how to make maple syrup. As an added interest, we will be making maple sugar during this presentation.
Membership Renewal
To ensure you continue to enjoy all the benefits the PHS has to offer and are able to partake in the activities, please submit the form from the ‘JOIN’ menu item with full information just in case your interests have changed.
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Topics for discussion are:
report on the past year’s finances
sources of income
executive elections (if any)
events and activities of the past year