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Which is why the group meets once a month to dis- cuss everything from veg- etable gardening and land- scaping to growing herbs in a windowbox. learn something." Monday evening’s meet- ing, which starts at 7:30 pm. at Stoufiville United Church, is not just for netuming mem- bers, but also for new ones. HGTV HOST “We want new members and people who don’t know anything” about gardening, Mrs Ward said. “None of us are experts. We all need to The Whitchurch- Stoufiville resident is the host of HG'I'V's Indoor Gardener and One Garden 'IWo Looks. sbolan@yrmg. com ‘We want new members Television host Denis Fla- ‘ I wmhelp the 8m E .118 and people who don t Horticulture Society kick off know anything (about its 85th year Monday with a . laughtepfiued presentation gardening) None of us on gardening . are experts. We all need The Whitchurch- Stouffvine resident is the host to learn something! “He’s so entertaining," said Diane Ward, a member of the society. - Horticulture society blooms for 85th year in Stoufifizille “It’s not easy growing a BY SANDRA BOLAN EVENT SPONSOR: s Scotiabank Group MRBKHHM STOUFFVILLE HOSPITHI. MSH FOUNDRTION Although no one is sure who started the society or what its initial purpose was, they do know the Stouflville Horticulture Society held a meeting on April 11, 1924, and since then the group has remained active. few herbs in a container in your window sill,” Mrs. Ward said. Some, of this year’s guest speakers include Shariâ€" Lynn Safir, who is the presi- dent of the Greater Toron- to Rose Society, Marjorie Mason Hogue,~ who owns Mason Hogue Gardens near Uxbridge, and flower anang- er Shirley Binns. Diane Ward Stoufi’ville Horticulture Society ‘Our purpose now is mul- Cornell Residents: Please note changes and improvements to the 2009 race route. Road closures will be in effect from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. The group‘ maintains the townâ€"owned gardens in front of the Care and Share on Main Street, as well as the gardens at the Whitchurch- Stouffville library. tiple. It is to help the town, learn and share plants and information," Mrs. Ward On Saturday, May 2, the society will hold a social tea at Parkview Home to cel- ebrate its anniversary. The event takes place from 2 to 4 pm. and is free. MAINTAIN WWN GARDENS The cost to join the society is $15 a year per person or $25 a year per family. Visitors can pay $5 per meeting For more information, contact Carolyn Ratcliff at 9056403845. infosmtmueflgardenontafiomg, gar- denontan'o.crysitephp/stouffvifle/ All meetings are held at Stouffville United Church on the third Monday of the month. The church is on Church Street just north of Main Street in downtown Stouffville. SUNDAY, APRIL 25 â€"â€"â€"â€"-â€"â€"L€Gnc., 5“! 10:00am WE JOIN THE FUN! Run or LUolk with friends, neighbours or co-workers through the beoutiful Cornell Communitu! Esno Pork 62 Denison St. For more information please coll 905-472-7373 ext.6606 REGISTER in person at RUNNING FREG Thank uou for uour continued support! wwaegocySkco Funds raised from this event will be allocated to the purchase of equipment for the Maternal Child Unit and the funding of the Dr. Bear Program. Group dlscountsior 12 plus Call 647-438-5559 mousandsofnewfoodsandrelatedproducts 150+ FREE cooking shows, hands-on lessons, nutrition talks and delicious tastings hundreds of FREE food and drink samples www.goodfoodfestival.com APRIL 24-26, 2009 International Centre FREE PARKING! LEARN 8: ENJOY! Sponsored by: