Flower Shows at Etobicoke Hort
The Etobicoke Horticultural Society has been hosting flower shows for many years. These shows include flowers, along with plants, fruit, vegetables, floral designs and special exhibits.
Flower shows are the perfect tonic for gardener’s health and wellbeing. Our Flower Shows are a great way to learn, connect, be delighted and inspired by what our community members are growing in their gardens.
Our Flower Shows take place at 6 monthly EHS meetings starting March through to October. The first show in March is unique in that it delights the ‘eating’ senses and gets us thinking about plants while we await the coming of Spring.
All EHS members interested in participating in our Flower Shows are provided with a handbook (hard and digital copies) that includes everything they need on how to prep and enter along with how points are awarded and terminology is explained. A digital copy of the handbook can be found in the Members-Only section of the website by clicking here.
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Baking Competition
Every March, we invite our members who love to bake, the opportunity to enter their baked goods that qualify for established criteria.
For the March 4th 2026 competition, the theme is “From Farm to Table, Canada Strong”
EHS members are encouraged to create baked goods using ingredients that are grown/made in Canada. Extra points given if ingredient details are shared by the baker.
We encourage you to use your imagination, and have some fun!!
Click here for rules and regulations. Entries are submitted on day of meeting between 7:00pm and 7:30pm.
Spring Shows
In April, we celebrate Springtime with forced flowering branches, forced bulbs, and a whole slew of early bloomers. We also have a house plant section, and an opportunity to try decorative design.
For 2026: Meeting is held April 1st 2026.
Please click here for rules and regulations. Entries are submitted on day of meeting between 7:00pm and 7:30pm.
In May, the celebration of Spring continues at the May show with the addition of vegetables and fruit that ripen in the spring. These include rhubarb, chives, and green onions. There is a decorative design opportunity that follows a stated theme.
For 2026: Meeting is held Wednesday May 6th, 2026.
Click here for rules and regulations. Entries are submitted on day of meeting between 7:00pm and 7:30pm.
Summer Show
The June show has 29 different types of plants that are eligible! Roses are a separate category. Like May, there is a decorative design opportunity that follows a stated theme.
For 2026: Meeting is held Wednesday June 3rd, 2026.
Click here for rules and regulations. Entries are submitted on day of meeting between 7:00pm and 7:30pm.
Autumn Show
September moves us into Fall, and we start to show annuals, biennials, and some perennials. This month we still have a separate category for Roses and fruits & vegetables. Woody plants are not forgotten – branches of berried and flowering shrubs are on the list as well as vines and foliage plants. Like May and June, there is a design opportunity that follows a stated theme.
For 2026: Meeting is held Wednesday September 2nd, 2026.
Click here for rules and regulations. Entries are submitted on day of meeting between 7:00pm and 7:30pm.
Harvest Show
The last show of the year is in October. Annuals continue to be on the list with roses still enjoying their own section. A class entitled Perennials/Biennials/Shrubs-Outdoor is included as well as a miscellaneous, so we don’t exclude anything! House plants are included in this show as are fruits & vegetables.
There is one educational class in October. Unique to October is the Preserve class – 4 classes - different preserves and jams like chili sauce, jam, and pickled beets are on the list.
For 2026: Meeting is held Wednesday October 7th, 2026.
Click here for rules and regulations. Entries are submitted on day of meeting between 7:00pm and 7:30pm.