The Innisfil Garden Club – originally the Gilford & District Horticultural Society – celebrated its 40th anniversary this past weekend with a catered luncheon at the Grange Hall in Lefroy.
Members were joined by Barrie-Innisfil MP John Brassard, Innisfil Mayor Lynn Dollin and Deputy Mayor Dan Davidson, as they enjoyed wraps and sandwiches, salads and sweet treats, including a cake created by Gladys Fieldhouse, topped with a garden of icing flowers.
Photographs and newspaper cuttings highlighting the last 40 years were on display.
The next meeting of the Innisfil Garden Club will take place on Monday, July 8 at the Churchill Community Centre in Innisfil, 7:30 p.m. Special guest Miriam Goldberger of Wildflower Farm will speak about her book Taming Wildflowers. Wildflower Farm is located at 10195 Hwy. 12 in Coldwater.
There will also be a flower show for members. Best Lily, Most Fragrant Rose and Best Rose trophies may be awarded. All entries should be brought to the hall between 6:30 p.m. and 7:10 p.m. Refreshments will be provided.
Bond Head-Bradford Garden Club
The Bond Head-Bradford Garden Club holds its final meeting of the summer on Thursday, June 27 at the Danube Seniors Leisure Centre, 715 Simcoe Rd. in Bradford West Gwillimbury.
Guest Speaker Sherry Morrow will talk about natural plant defences in the garden. The Member’s Flower Show will include Best Rose, peonies and other perennials. The club will not meet again until Sept. 26.
