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# Garden Stratford

Stratford & District Horticultural Society

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## Pages

- [Garden Stratford Home](https://gardenstratford.ca/) - A volunteer-led organization that promotes best gardening practices and beautification projects in the City of Stratford, Ontario.
- [July Garden Tour](https://gardenstratford.ca/activities/july-garden-tour/) - July Garden Tour - July Garden Tour July 5, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July Garden TourTour seven unique private Stratford-area gardens.Tickets are available in advance starting June 5, 2026 at:• Cozyn’s Garden Gallery• Klomp’s Home and Garden• Sebringville Garden CentreOn July 5, tickets will be for sale only at Cozyn's Garden Gallery, 680 Huron St., Stratford, from
- [Resources](https://gardenstratford.ca/resources/) - Connect with Garden Stratford to local gardening resources, learn with us, get a member visit, or request a plant rescue.
- [Membership](https://gardenstratford.ca/membership/) - Become a member today and gain benefits like: discounts at local vendors, Facebook group, garden strolls, expand your knowledge, and plant/seed swaps.
- [About](https://gardenstratford.ca/about/) - About - Mission and history of Garden Stratford, a volunteer-led organization that promotes best gardening practices and beautification projects in Stratford, Ontario.
- [Seed Collection and Distribution](https://gardenstratford.ca/activities/seeds/) - Garden Stratford is offering FREE annual, perennial and veggie seeds again this year.
- [Plant Sale](https://gardenstratford.ca/activities/plant-sale/) - At the Plant Sale you will find a selection of Member-donated perennials, herbs, seedlings, and native plants from sun to shade. All plants are pay-what-you-wish.
- [Garden Talks](https://gardenstratford.ca/activities/garden-talks/) - Garden Talks include lectures and demonstrations by noteworthy speakers. They're open to all; feel free to bring a friend!
- [Donate](https://gardenstratford.ca/donate/) - If you're interested in making a monetary or in-kind donation, contact us. We also accept bequests and endowments, which will be used to beautify Stratford gardens. Garden Stratford is a registered charity: Stratford & District Horticultural Society.
- [Centre Street](https://gardenstratford.ca/public-gardens/centre-street/) - Architect Terry Marklevitz designed Centre Street garden in the late 1980s to simulate two ponds with a rocky stream tumbling between them. The garden is maintained by Garden Stratford volunteers.
- [Catherine East](https://gardenstratford.ca/public-gardens/catherine-east/) - Catharine East garden was designed to display a collection of flowering and ornamental shrubs. Spring bird watchers find this garden particularly rewarding.
- [Volunteer](https://gardenstratford.ca/volunteer/) - We'd Love Your Help. Volunteers are always welcome! You can get in touch with us to find out more about our volunteer opportunities
- [Activities List](https://gardenstratford.ca/activities-list/) - See all of our upcoming activities at a glance.
- [Pergola](https://gardenstratford.ca/public-gardens/pergola/) - The Pergola garden is a great place to spend a few moments sitting and enjoying the garden and the view. The plantings in the garden are chosen and maintained by members of Garden Stratford.
- [Library](https://gardenstratford.ca/public-gardens/library/) - The revitalized Library garden is designed to be open, inviting, and accessible. A path leads past three seating areas and five gardens planted with native and pollinator plants.
- [Iris](https://gardenstratford.ca/public-gardens/iris/) - Visitors to the Iris garden enjoy many beautiful varieties of irises, with early, mid-season, and later varieties providing an extended sequence of blooms.
- [Dutch Memorial](https://gardenstratford.ca/public-gardens/dutch-memorial/) - The Dutch Memorial garden commemorates the friendship between Stratford and Dutch troops stationed in Stratford during the Second World War.
- [Churchill Circle](https://gardenstratford.ca/public-gardens/churchill/) - Churchill Circle is well known as a pollinator garden with many plant varieties chosen to attract butterflies, bees and other beneficial insects.
- [Bonnie Richardson and Queensland](https://gardenstratford.ca/public-gardens/richardson-queensland/) - Bonnie Richardson and Queensland are two very pleasant Stratford gardens for quiet enjoyment. Volunteers from Garden Stratford maintain them.
- [Public Gardens](https://gardenstratford.ca/public-gardens/) - Garden Stratford maintains these gorgeous public gardens, which are free to visit anytime.
- [Activities](https://gardenstratford.ca/activities/) - Activities - Join one of our exciting events or find out what we've got coming up.
- [Private Garden Strolls](https://gardenstratford.ca/activities/private-strolls/) - Garden Strolls of private gardens are offered to Members only, throughout the summer.
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- [Special Events](https://gardenstratford.ca/activities/special-events/) - Participate in special events which are offered from time to time such as trips, parades, celebrations, and regional and provincial conferences.
- [Membership Form](https://gardenstratford.ca/membership-form/) - Membership Form - Membership Formfor new or renewing members

## Events

- [2026 Garden Tour](https://gardenstratford.ca/activities-detail/2026-garden-tour/) - Sunday, July 5 Eight private-garden locations in and around Stratford.Gardens open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Get your tickets starting June 5! Tickets are $15, cash only, at:Coszyn's Garden GalleryKlomps Home & GardenSebringville Garden Centre On the day of the tour, July 5, you can pick up tickets at the Cozyn's Garden Gallery location only,
- [Sub-irrigated planters](https://gardenstratford.ca/activities-detail/ponds-and-water-features/) - Monday March 2, 2026 Army Navy & Airforce Hall, 151 Lorne Ave. E. Stratford*Members can also watch remotely via ZoomLectures are 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. and are the first Monday of the month except in January, April and September, which are on the second Monday to avoid long weekends Come early and enjoy6:30 p.m. to
- [2026 Seedy Sunday](https://gardenstratford.ca/activities-detail/2026-annual-meeting-634/) - Sunday, February 22, 2026 The Local Community Food Centre 612 Erie Street, Stratford, Ontario 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Growing in small spacesThis event features a speakers series focused on "growing in small spaces." Garden Stratford volunteers package and distribute free annual and perennial seeds, which will be available at Seedy Sunday. Garden Stratford memberships,
- [2026 Plant Sale](https://gardenstratford.ca/activities-detail/2026-annual-meeting-634-981/) - Saturday, May 30, 2026 The Local Community Food Centre 612 Erie Street, Stratford, Ontario 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get growing! Choose among a large variety of member-donated plants, from annual and perennial seedlings, to food plants to mature divided perennials, that have proven successful in local Stratford-area gardens. Payment for plants is by donation,
- [2026 Annual Meeting and holiday gathering](https://gardenstratford.ca/activities-detail/2026-annual-meeting/) - Monday Dec. 7, 2026 Army Navy & Airforce Hall, 151 Lorne Ave. E. Stratford*Members can also watch remotely via Zoom Refreshments and entertainmentBefore and after the annual meeting, we will socialize and enjoy holiday snacks. MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT Chris Adair and Jeff McIntyre Banner photo credit: Provided by Chris Adair
- [Weeds and Wings: adversaries and allies in your garden](https://gardenstratford.ca/activities-detail/weeds-and-wings/) - Monday May 4, 2026 Army Navy & Airforce Hall, 151 Lorne Ave. E. Stratford*Members can also watch remotely via ZoomLectures are 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. and are the first Monday of the month except in January, April and September, which are on the second Monday to avoid long weekends Come early and enjoy6:30 p.m. to
- [The Stratford Festival Gardens](https://gardenstratford.ca/activities-detail/the-stratford-festival-gardens/) - Monday November 2, 2026 Army Navy & Airforce Hall, 151 Lorne Ave. E. Stratford*Members can also watch remotely via ZoomLectures are 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. and are the first Monday of the month except in January, April and September, which are on the second Monday to avoid long weekends Come early and enjoy6:30 p.m. to
- [Winter Sowing](https://gardenstratford.ca/activities-detail/how-they-show-flowers-in-europe-884/) - Monday October 5, 2026 Army Navy & Airforce Hall, 151 Lorne Ave. E. Stratford*Members can also watch remotely via ZoomLectures are 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. and are the first Monday of the month except in January, April and September, which are on the second Monday to avoid long weekends Come early and enjoy6:30 p.m. to
- [How They Show Flowers in Europe - Harrogate Show](https://gardenstratford.ca/activities-detail/how-they-show-flowers-in-europe/) - Monday September 14, 2026 Army Navy & Airforce Hall, 151 Lorne Ave. E. Stratford*Members can also watch remotely via ZoomLectures are 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. and are the first Monday of the month except in January, April and September, which are on the second Monday to avoid long weekends Come early and enjoy6:30 p.m. to
- [How to grow and care for hydrangeas](https://gardenstratford.ca/activities-detail/grow-and-care-for-hydrangeas/) - Monday April 13, 2026 Army Navy & Airforce Hall, 151 Lorne Ave. E. Stratford*Members can also watch remotely via ZoomLectures are 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. and are the first Monday of the month except in January, April and September, which are on the second Monday to avoid long weekends Come early and enjoy6:30 p.m. to
- [Managing Rainwater:  capturing stormwater to benefit the garden and environment](https://gardenstratford.ca/activities-detail/managing-rainwater/) - Monday February 2, 2026 Army Navy & Airforce Hall, 151 Lorne Ave. E. Stratford*Members can also watch remotely via ZoomLectures are 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. and are the first Monday of the month except in January, April and September, which are on the second Monday to avoid long weekends Come early and enjoy6:30 p.m. to
- [Propagating Native Plants](https://gardenstratford.ca/activities-detail/propagating-native-plants/) - Monday January 12, 2026 Army Navy & Airforce Hall, 151 Lorne Ave. E. Stratford*Members can also watch remotely via ZoomLectures are 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. and are the first Monday of the month except in January, April and September, which are on the second Monday to avoid long weekends Come early and enjoy6:30 p.m. to
- [2025 Annual Meeting and holiday gathering](https://gardenstratford.ca/activities-detail/annualmeeting-2025/) - Monday December 1, 2025Army Navy & Airforce Hall, 151 Lorne Ave. E. Stratford *Members can also watch remotely via ZoomNo lecture this month! The annual meeting will begin at 7:15 p.m. The 2025 activity report will be presented and we will elect new board members. Nominations are accepted from the floor. Enjoy refreshments and entertainmentHoliday snacks
- [Secrets of Successful Garden Design](https://gardenstratford.ca/activities-detail/mushrooms/) - Monday October 6, 2025Army Navy & Airforce Hall, 151 Lorne Ave. E. N5A 6S4*Members can also watch remotely via ZoomLectures are 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. and are the first Monday of the month (unless otherwise noted). Come Early and Enjoy6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.During this time you can participate in:"Ask a Gardener"Membership salesNetworking – Catch
- [Blowing in the Wind: Native Grasses and Sedges](https://gardenstratford.ca/activities-detail/grasses-sedges/) - Presented by Garden Stratford - Shaun Booth: In Our Nature, Orangeville
- [Pollinator Pathways](https://gardenstratford.ca/activities-detail/pollinator-pathways/) - Monday November 3, 2025 Army Navy & Airforce Hall, 151 Lorne Ave. E. Stratford*Members can also watch remotely via ZoomLectures are 7:15 p.m. to 8 p.m. and are the first Monday of the month (unless otherwise noted). Come Early and Enjoy6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.During this time you can participate in:Ask a GardenerMembership SalesNetworking – Catch

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