Members enjoy several benefits:
- sharing common interests with like-minded people
- speaker presentation
- parlour shows
- judged seasonal shows
- monthly newsletters
- a plant sales table for that sought-after member-donated specimen
- social events
- club discounts at local garden-related businesses
We meet every 4th Wednesday of the month (February to June, September to November)
Visitors are welcome at our meetings.
Next Meeting:
May 22, 2024 – at Esquimalt United Church Speaker – Barry Willoughby – Gardening with Dahlias
There is a $5 Drop-In fee for non-members,
but we hope you enjoy the meeting and will consider becoming a member.
Individuals: $20/yr.; Families $25/yr
Our main goal is:
.. to encourage & stimulate the love of gardening and kindred subjects by mutual assistance in the collection & distribution of all information relating to the care & culture of fruits, flowers & vegetables …”
(The club’s 1st constitution, Mar.15, 1950)
Fun Fact:
Duncan McTavish was the President of our club for many of the early years. He was the grandson of Dr. Helmcken & great-grandson of Sir James Douglas. Dr. Helmcken owned much of what is now View Royal.
updated March 2, 2023