Events & Speakers
Events & Speakers
Our garden events consist of...
- Workshops in horticulture and floral design
- Flower shows are open to the public
- Volunteer and financial supporting activities and projects of the Toronto Botanical Garden
- Several of the members are instructors of class and workshops presented at the Toronto Botanical Gardens as well as being accredited who are constantly in demand at many horticultural and flower shows.
- Field trips are taken to destinations that provide members with great garden experiences
- Monthly and annual flower shows are judged by accredited judges. Many Milne House club members are also accredited judges. Several are instructors of classes and workshops presented at the Toronto Botanical Gardens
- Membership in Garden Clubs of Ontario and other societies.
- WAFA (World Association of Flower Arrangers)
- Craft Group…meets Thursdays to make crafts to be sold at meetings and other events.
- Support of projects of Toronto Botanical Garden (e.g. Get the Jump on Spring).
- Participation in Canada Blooms.
- Christmas with Milne House…an annual major fundraising event to support the “Living Winter Programme” of the Toronto Botanical Garden. This programme provides a free full-day program, transportation and snacks to Grade Four students from November to February. Curriculum-linked habitat programs highlight immersion and hands-on learning through outdoor explorations.”
Our Speakers for 2025
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January 21, 2025 – “Building a New Park in the Port Lands” with Netami Stuart |
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February 18, 2025 – “Zoom” – speaker tba |
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March 18, 2025 – “Parallel Design” with Joyce Moffat and Sue Clarkson |
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April 15, 2025 – “From Lawnmower to Monarchs” –with Sandra Pella and Katy Petre |
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May 22, 2025 – WAFA Oman, Ellen Clark (Annual Show) |
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June 17, 2025 – No Presentation – AGM and Lunch |
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September 16, 2025 – “Design: Hand-Tied Bouquets” with Kat Lanteigne |
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October 21, 2025 – “Herbs: How to Grow, Harvest & Preserve” with Karen Young |
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November 11, 2025 – No Presentation – Christmas Lunch |
Every year, Milne House Garden Club holds a major flower show featuring garden specimens, houseplants and floral designs that interpret specific themes. This year’s theme is “Floral Artistry” with designs interpreting movie categories such as Still Life, Op Art, and Stained Glass. All are welcome to view the show. Entry is free.
