About OGC
The Oshawa Garden Club (OGC) was originally formed in 1910 as the Oshawa Horticultural Society. It was founded by a group of people interested in horticulture; flourishing for several years then disbanded, re-formed, and disbanded again. The club has now been operating continuously since February 1931 and changed its name in 1974 to the Oshawa Garden Club.
Our purpose then as it is now, is to promote interest in all things Green; horticulture, agriculture, environmental responsibility, a communal enjoyment of green space, and more. Our mission remains committed to encouraging interest and the improvement of our community green space by:
- Holding meetings respecting the theory and practice of horticulture
- Encouraging the planting of trees, shrubs and flowers on public and private grounds
- Promoting balcony and community gardening and outdoor beautification
- Arranging field trips, contests, competitions and exhibitions related to horticulture and awarding of prizes
- Distributing seeds, plants, bulbs, flowers, trees and shrubs
- Promoting the protection of the environment
- Promoting the circulation of horticultural information through any media.
- Promoting the benefits of therapeutic horticulture.
- Stimulating an interest in the study of horticulture and encouraging participation by youth in horticulture.
The Oshawa Garden Club operates as a not for profit organization.
OGC is part of District 17 (D17) under the umbrella of the Ontario Horticultural Association (OHA) Garden Ontario.
Cheers to the Greenery and beyond.
-OGC