Our first meeting of 2025 was held last evening on a cold and snowy night. That didn’t stop our membership, we are resilient gardeners! 

President Christine welcomed 88 members and guests. Barb Q welcomed Guest speaker Sean James. Sean kicked off 2025 with a great presentation, “Incorporating Edibles Into a Traditional Landscape.” He shared his vast knowledge and humour with us. 

Annual General Meeting was held following Sean James presentation. Special guest, District 10 Director Joyce Schlegel, proclaimed the resolve of the 2024 Executive and Board and induction the 2025 Executive and Board. We have 6 Executives, 16 Directors and 4 Chairpersons. We are looking forward to an exciting year of meetings and events. Thank you to Joyce Schlegel and Jim Mabee. 

Six THS volunteers were recognized and presented certificates for 20 year of volunteer services. Their contributions to the THS include Board/Executive positions, event, program and garden volunteer hours. 

Congratulations to Albert Acre, Monique Booth, Angela Lassam, Marie Smith, George Stier and Tim Charlton (absent). 

Next General Meeting will be February 4, 2025 with Guest Speaker, Robert Butts, Horticulturalist and Landscape Designer, How to Manage Urban Soils.  Annual Seed Exchange – (Members Only) will start at 6:30. Details to follow. 

Photo Credit: Pat & Janet