The next meeting of the SGHS will take place on Tuesday, February 20 at 7:30pm at the Johnny Leroux Community Arena in the community hall on the second level. You can start arriving around 7:00pm. There will be a zoom option available as well starting at 7:30pm.
At the meeting, the 2024 Photo Competition, judged by Judy Fine and the winners will be announced.
Each class will be judged separately with the Gillick Cup being awarded to the Best in Show. The classes being judged are as follows:
Class 1: Purple is the colour of 2023. Spring flowering bulbs, flowers, grasses, or wild violets in your lawn. Use your imagination for the colour purple in Spring.
Class 2: Upcycled plant pots. Filled with vegetables, herbs, or flowers. The interesting container is your choice. Please name your flowers or vegetables.
Class 3: From September to Frost. Fall Flowers that inspire you such as Asters, Rudbeckia, and Coneflowers. Include your favourite and please name.
Class 4: Tiny Wings. Who is flying in your garden? Moths, dragonflies, wasps, bees and ladybugs. Maybe just a household fly?
Class 5: Snow in the garden. Seedheads, berries, plumes and ornamental grasses; find beauty in winter.
Class 6: Resting on the Porch. An outward view of a yard.
Class 7: Art in the garden. Art made in clay, pottery or stone or metal sculptures. Mosses on gargoyles, rocks or birdfeeders. Check out hardscaping and statues near you.
Class 8: John Curry Memorial Plaque: A horticultural newsworthy activity photo taken within the Goulbourn area: Stittsville, Richmond, or Munster. Please include your location and details of the activity.
In addition, we will have a Best in Show (judge’s choice) as well. This prize wins the coveted Gillick Cup.