Support Calgary’s gardening community and join one of the largest gardening associations in North America.
Enjoy members-only benefits and discounts, and connect with your fellow gardeners at our events and workshops and through many volunteer opportunities.
There are many opportunities to share your knowledge too!
Benefits to Members
Gardening resources, members-only events and shopping discounts will easily offset the cost of membership with the Calgary Horticultural Society!
Bring a Friend
Bring a friend at member pricing to any workshop, class, or event. Members can register a non-member companion and pay member pricing (savings of at least 10% from non-member pricing) or bring a non-member guest to free member events, such as Open Gardens.
Resources
Calgary Gardening e-Magazine and Article Index
Receive eight informative magazines per year with how-to articles, plant profiles, and much more. Use the A-Z Index to find articles in past issues and click links to read articles.
Gardeners’ Online Discussion Forum
Connect with other members and share gardening advice and experiences.
Searchable Plant Database
Access descriptions of over 100 perennials, trees, and shrubs that grow well in the Calgary area.
Demonstration and Teaching Garden
Visit our backyard to see what grows well in this climate, or join us here for hands-on learning.
Library
have a great selection of books and magazines for you to borrow or to browse at the Society office.
Learning Opportunities
Our year-round schedule includes hands-on workshops, instructional programs, guest speakers, and informal talks; most are free or discounted for members.
Events
Spring and Fall Plant Shares
Share your excess plants, seeds, and bulbs and exchange for new treasures.
Spring Event
This two-day spring event is packed with expert guest speakers, workshops, a demonstration stage, vendor displays, and items for sale. Members enjoy discounted tickets.
Garlic Fair
Enjoy an afternoon with live music, guest speakers, and all things garlic.
Open Gardens
Members generously open their gardens for other members to see what grows well in Calgary and to get ideas for their own yards.
Shopping Discounts
Don’t go shopping without your membership card! We have more than 50 businesses offering discounts from 5% to 15% to Society members.
Rewarding Volunteer Opportunities
Engage in activities with a community of fellow gardeners and reap the rewards.
Watch our Video about Membership Benefits
Join Us! Become a member. Purchase a membership online.
Benefits to Discounters
- Reach over 4,000 gardeners. Your business name and contact information is advertised in our member e-Magazine, Calgary Gardening.
- Your business name and contact information is listed on our website.
- The Society runs periodic features of discounters in our e-Magazine or on our website.
