Jun
20
9:00 a.m.09:00

Botanical Gardens - Friends of the Garden (FOG) Spring Plant Sale

The Friends of Memorial University Botanical Garden (FOG) is offering a fantastic selection of proven perennials, heaths, heathers, rhododendrons. and shrubs in their Spring Sale on June 20. Experienced gardeners will be on hand to answer questions and help identify plants suitable for your garden.

This rain or shine outdoor event is held in the area directly opposite the main gates of Memorial University Botanical Garden, Mount Scio Road. Look for volunteer greeters wearing orange safety vests, as well as directional and parking signs.

This will be a cashless sale. Visa, MasterCard, and debit cards with tap enabled will be the only forms of payment accepted.

Quantities are limited for some plant varieties so come early for best selection! There will be some cardboard trays available for your purchases, but you are encouraged to bring your own trays or bags if you have them.

Date and Time: Saturday, Jun. 20 at 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM (NDT)

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Sep
1
8:00 p.m.20:00

NHS Monthly Meeting

Speaker - Todd Boland

  • Topic: The Gardens of Central Scotland

  • About the Speaker: Todd Boland has been gardening for over 40 years. He is the chief research horticulturalist at Memorial University of Newfoundland's Botanical Gardens and is the author of many books and field guides.

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Jun
2
8:00 p.m.20:00

NHS Monthly Meeting

Speaker: Josh Elyk

Topic: Pruning, Feeding, and Growing Healthy Trees and Shrubs in Newfoundland

About the Speaker: Josh Elyk works with the MUN Botanical Gardens and is an Assistant Horticulturalist and Nursery Assistant working with Nursery Manager, Tim Walsh.

·        Josh is a part of the Federal Government 2 billion trees project.  The developing tree nursery had an initial goal of 500 trees per year.  To date they have produced approx. 2000 trees.

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May
9
1:00 p.m.13:00

ROOTED IN LEARNING

Save the date!

Join us for an afternoon of gardening lectures and fun presentations.

Open to NHS members only.

New memberships can be purchased for $20 at the door.

Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026

Time: 1pm to 4:30pm (Doors open at 12:30pm)

Place: St. David’s Church Hall, 98 Elizabeth Avenue, St. John’s

Speakers: Pam Pippy: Landscape Planning Basics, Part 2 Mike Fleming: Horticultural Ideas from Seattle, Washington Patricia Williams: Spring into Design Nick Kelly: Garden Tools and Maintenance Gail Malone: My Garden Path—Maximizing Small Spaces

!!!Refreshments Will Be Provided!!! Grand Prize: Purchase a ticket to win a unique handcrafted garden bench! Tickets are $5 and all proceeds go to support the NHS and its many volunteer endeavours.

Registration: Registration is required to reserve a seat. Free Registration for NHS Members. Your $20 membership can be purchased at the door!

Please email us to reserve your space at nhsdowntoearth@gmail.com, using Workshop in the subject line.

Rooted in Learning Let’s Spring into Action!

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Meetings:
In-person meetings are held at St. David's Church Hall, 98 Elizabeth Ave, St. John’s, NL

Mailing Address:
Newfoundland Horticultural Society, PO BOX 28086, Avalon Mall, St. John’s, NL, A1B 4J8

email: newfoundlandhort@gmail.com
Facebook: facebook.com/NewfoundlandHorticultural