VHS and its sub-groups, the Hardy Plant Group and The Fruit & Vegetable group, are constantly working to develop the most topical educational sessions for our monthly meetings.
Meeting Location: Our meetings take place at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre located at 3277 Douglas St. (meeting hall entrance is on Roderick St.).
Check this page for updates throughout our busy year.
VHS members have exclusive access to Speaker Notes and Workshop follow-up information.
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Doors open at 6:30pm, meeting starts at 7:15pm with our speaker on at 8:00pm.
6:30pm Seed Sharing Event hosted by Fruit & Veggie Group
Speaker: Jo-Ann Matiachuk
Topic: The Joy of Gardening
Gardening brings much more to your life than you ever dreamed possible. There are multiple benefits of gardening that we often don’t think about, so whether you are an ornamental, or edible, gardener (or both) prepare to be inspired and amazed at the surprising and often mysterious contributions of gardening to our health and well-being. Jo-Ann, a Master Gardener, is fascinated by the transformation that gardens and gardening can bring to the lives of individuals and communities and will dig a little deeper into the crazy idea that gardens are life-giving, life-changing, and life-affirming practices.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Doors open at 6:30pm, meeting starts at 7:15pm with our speaker on at 8:00pm.
Speaker: Jeff de Jong
Topic: Crazy or Clever
The start of another Year has the Web buzzing with Trends and ways to make the Garden less work and more fun. Gardener’s are not fooled that easily. Yet, there might be ways to deconstruct the Trends for 2026 and make them real potential ideas and projects for consideration. Jeff de Jong explores ways to make your own Garden find its optimum potential through the use of the Trends and Design Tips for 2026.
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Doors open at 6:30pm, meeting starts at 7:15pm with our speaker on at 8:00pm.
6:30pm Workshop: Eileen Bancroft
Topics: How to Divide Dahlias
Speaker: Barrie Agar
Topic: Japanese Gardens
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Doors open at 6:30pm, meeting starts at 7:15pm with our speaker on at 8:00pm.
Speaker: Shona Lawson
Topic: Container Gardening
July 2026
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Doors open at 6:30pm, meeting starts at 7:15pm with our speaker on at 8:00pm.
Speaker: Katherine Olmstead
Topic: Vegetative/Sustainability Focused Presentation
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Doors open at 6:30pm, meeting starts at 7:15pm with our speaker on at 8:00pm.
Speaker: Tasha Medve
Topic: Planning a Veggie Garden and Growing Vertically
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Doors open at 6:30pm, meeting starts at 7:15pm with our speaker on at 8:00pm.
Speaker: Paul Spriggs
Topic: GREAT SCOT!… Some cool stuff about Plant Explorer David Douglas’ travels in the Pacific Northwest
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
Doors open at 6:30pm, meeting starts at 7:15pm.
VHS Annual Christmas party!