Our Mission
The Medicine Hat and District Horticultural Association is dedicated to the promotion of all horticultural interest in and around the city of Medicine Hat, and to the education of the people of the area by featuring qualified speakers on a wide range of horticultural topics.
Our History
The Medicine Hat & District Horticultural Society was first established in 1949 when a Constitution and By-laws were adopted. The Society flourished until the mid 1970’s when it ceased to exist. In October, 1980, an application was made to the societies’ commission to establish the current Medicine Hat & District Horticultural Society. A new Constitution and By-laws were adopted on October 5, 1981.
The first executive was:
President: Andy Ketel
Vice-President: Leah LaRose
Secretary: Yvonne Keatley
Treasurer: Barb LaRose
Show Director: Dave Harris
Executive
The entire Executive is elected at the Annual General Meeting in November. A slate of officers is presented to those in attendance at the AGM. Nominations are also received from the floor. The positions run for the calendar year with the new executive taking office in January.
Any member of the Executive can be reached via email at:
2024 EXECUTIVE
President - Marilyn Kusler
Vice-President - Dale Kerr
Secretary - Genevieve Mathieu
Treasurer - Bonnie Doucette
Past President - Lindy Doyle
Director - Brenda Kingston
Director - Jenn Cederstrand
Director - Bev McLeod
Director - Denise Burgess-Schwartz
Director - Shelley Nykolaishen
Plant Sale
Lots of perennials will be offered for sale. Great selection and prices. These plants come from the gardens of our members and are tried, tested and true for the growing conditions of Medicine Hat.
Garden Tour
This much anticipated self-guided tour highlights beautiful, lovingly-tended gardens in our city. This is our big fundraiser for the year and it allows us to bring in speakers for our members.