2026 THS Speakers & Events
January 6, 2026
Annual General Meeting -Installation of THS 2026 Board Members.
Guest speaker: Mike Prong, EcoScape Creations. “Perennial Power~ 20 plants that keep you coming back.” Mike will share his vast knowledge and enthusiasm of Perennials.
February 3, 2026
Guest Speaker: David Gascoigne, Environmental and Conservation Enthusiast ~ “Urban Birds.” – David Gascoigne is an avid environmental and conservation enthusiast. He has travelled the globe as a passionate and avid birder. His presentation on “Urban Birds” will help all gardeners bring our winged friends to our yards. More birds, less garden pests.
Annual Seed Exchange (Members Only)
March 3, 2026
March Madness and Panel of Knowledge ~ Jim Mabee, Master Gardener; Cheryl Losch, Master Gardener; and Matt Fenn, owner of Tillsonburg Garden Gate, will be answering your gardening questions. It’s March Madness ~ It’s time for our members to participate in this meeting. Be sure to send your garden questions, along with a picture to tbhsspeaker@gmail.com before February 25th.
April 7, 2026
Guest Speaker: Amanda Hunter, The Worm Wrangler ~ “An Introduction to Vermicomposting.” Amanda Hunter affectionately known as the Worm Wrangler, is not just passionate about soil and worms; she is on a mission to transform how we think about waste and soil health. Come and experience vermicomposting by an expert.
April 25, 2026
District 10 AGM – St Thomas
May 5, 2026
Guest Speaker: Marg Dudley, International Traveler ~ “The Joy of Tulips; History, Species and Cultivation.” Marg Dudley has travelled the world viewing beautiful gardens. Come for a tour of Holland and hear her presentation called “ The Joy of Tulips, the history, species and cultivation”
May 19, 2026
18th Annual Garden Auction and Sale
Lions Auditorium, Tillsonburg Community Centre, 45 Hardy Ave, Tillsonburg
May 28, 2026
Annual Buying and Garden Tour ~ Listowel and Area
June 2, 2026
Guest Speakers: Owners of Reim’s Family Nursery ~ “Roses, Varieties, Care and Maintenance.” The Riem’s Family Nursery is a family of co-owners that share the collective vision and pride of bringing beautiful roses to market in Ontario. If you love roses and want to know more about the different types and their care, this may spark a love of roses in you.
June 19-20, 2026
Tillsonburg Turtlefest
July 7, 2026
Members Garden Tour (Members and families only)
July Coach Tour – TBA
July 24-26, 2026
OHA Convention – Oshawa, ON
August 4, 2026
Annual Members Only Potluck Social
September 1, 2026
Guest Speakers: Paul Gellatly ~ “Daylilies and Their Care.” – Paul Gellatly, the Tattooed Gardener, has over 30 years in the horticulture industry. He has a love and passion for all thing plants. He has been given the Douglas Lycett Award for daylily hybridization. His presentation will be flooded with colour as he talks about day lilies and their care.
October 6, 2026
Guest Speakers: Charlene and Shawna Pickering, KC Acres Family Farm ~ ” An Introduction to Wheat Grass and It’s Health Benefits.” Charlene and Shawna Pickering are owners of KC Acres Family Farm. They will be discussing the benefits of Wheatgrass and how it relates to our health. Wheatgrass is a super-food packed full of immune boosting benefits.
November 3, 2026
Guest Speaker: Jason Overdevest, Nanticoke Nursery ~ ” Horticultural Pruning Techniques of Hydrangea Shrubs.” Jason Overdevest of Nanticoke Nursery will be educating our members on hydrangea bushes and care. Jason will take the mystery out of when and how to prune these stunning bushes.
Fall/Winter Coach Tour – TBA
December 1, 2026
Christmas Potluck Dinner (Members Only)