For more than 175 years, the Elora & Salem Horticultural Society has brought together gardeners, plant lovers, and community members who share a passion for gardening, learning, and community beautification.
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just planting your very first flower bed, you'll find inspiration, friendship, and opportunities to grow alongside fellow gardening enthusiasts.
Become part of a welcoming community that has been helping Elora and Salem bloom since 1850.
Join Ontario's Oldest Horticultural Society
Learn From Experienced Gardeners
Enjoy Member Events
Connect With Your Community
Learn From Experienced Gardeners Enjoy Member Events Connect With Your Community
Why Become a Member?
Learn From Experienced Gardeners
Attend monthly meetings featuring knowledgeable guest speakers, gardening experts, and educational presentations covering a wide range of horticultural topics.
Connect With Fellow Gardeners
Meet people who share your love of gardening. Exchange ideas, solve challenges together, share plants and seeds, and build lasting friendships.
Support Community Beautification
Help maintain community flower beds, support local gardening initiatives, and contribute to projects that make Elora and Salem more beautiful places to live.
Enjoy Exclusive Member Events
Participate in garden tours, plant swaps, special events, volunteer opportunities, and Society activities throughout the year.
Membership Fees
Adult Membership
$10 per year
Our Adult Membership is perfect for gardeners of all experience levels, from beginners planting their first garden to seasoned horticultural enthusiasts. Members enjoy access to educational meetings, guest speakers, newsletters, garden tours, plant sales, and opportunities to participate in community beautification projects. For just $10 per year, you'll become part of a welcoming community that has been helping Elora and Salem grow and bloom since 1850.
Junior Membership (Ages 6–15)
$2 per year
Our Junior Membership encourages young gardeners to discover the joy of growing plants, learning about nature, and getting involved in the community. Junior members can participate in Society activities, attend events, and develop gardening skills while connecting with other young people who share an interest in the natural world. At just $2 per year, it's an affordable way to inspire the next generation of gardeners.
Memberships are valid through December 31 of each calendar year.
What’s Included?
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✔ Free attendance at Society meetings
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✔ Educational presentations and guest speakers
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✔ Quarterly Society newsletters
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✔ Access to member events and activities
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✔ Opportunities to volunteer and give back
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✔ Plant swaps and gardening knowledge sharing
Join Our Growing Community
