Anne Raver once stated, “Gardens, scholars say, are the first sign of commitment to a community. When people plant corn they are saying, let’s stay here. And by their connection to the land, they are connected to one another.”

Most of us would agree to that sentiment.  As gardeners, we commit each and every time we plant a seed or seedling. We commit to watering, weeding and nurturing each plant to maturity.  As a Horticultural Society member, we commit each and every time we plant a garden in our community.  We commit to sharing our resources, our expertise, and our time to building a sense of community.  By digging in, we help to make the Sault a better and more beautiful place to live in.

We can be proud of our accomplishments especially in 2004! Our members contributed generously towards the successful development of the Allard Street Community Garden.

We spring plant and prepare the soils at the community gardens such as the United Way, the Rose Memorial Gardens at the Finnish Rest Home and Bellevue Park, and various other sites. We continue to help plant annuals at the famous lighted Cross located behind St. Basil’s High School.

To support our work in the community, we have carried out very successful spring and fall bulb fundraising campaigns and held the most profitable plant sale. We wish to applaud all the numerous organizations, local businesses and individuals who have donated plants, materials, services and manual labour towards our community projects.

Our Society and volunteers tirelessly support the City Beautification Program.

We have assisted the Communities in Bloom Committee to promote balcony and community gardening and outdoor beautification throughout our city.  Examples can be seen by planters and hanging baskets in several housing projects such as the Chapple Street and Second Line housing units.

We host a Children’s Gardening Program at the Allard Street Community Garden that is very well attended by neighbourhood children inspiring many to continue on their own after the summer program has ended.

To support our members, we offer a stimulating program that combines educational speakers, “hands-on” activities, a community garden tour and an entertaining Garden Party. We have been blessed with fabulous weather and  good turnouts at our annual Flower and Vegetable Shows. We also offered a Photography competition in November.

NEWS IN BLOOM, continues to circulate horticultural information, upcoming events and opportunities for volunteering in our community to our current membership. Special thanks to the local and area businesses who participated in our DISCOUNTS PROGRAM which offers our members considerable savings on gardening products and to those who sponsored our Flower and Vegetable Show competition.

The Sault Ste. Marie Horticultural Society continues to involve itself and its members in projects to not only promote the universal passion for gardening, but also to benefit the Sault community as a whole. 

Spring Plant Sale  

Spring Flower Show    2010

Flower & Vegetable Show     2010

City Beautification

Photo Competition

Memorial Rose Garden

Discount Programs

Community Plantings