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2022
DHS AGM 2022
DHS’s May 7 Plant Sale
May 2022 Program Night
May 2022 Program Night
May 2022 Program Night
May 2022 Program Night
May 2022 Program Night
May 2022 Program Night
May 2022 Program Night
May 2022 Program Night
May 2022 Program Night
May 2022 Program Night
May 2022 Program Night
2022 Plant Sale May 7th
2022 Plant Sale May 7th
2022 Plant Sale May 7th
2022 Plant Sale May 7th
2022 Plant Sale May 7th
2022 Plant Sale May 7th
2022 Plant Sale May 7th
2022 Plant Sale May 7th
2022 Plant Sale May 7th
A quick shout out and thank you to DebbieT, Melanie and Neely who added garden soil and planted the pansies this morning at the fountain in town. Great job ladies! DebZ
The fountain with the bows and Debbie’s North Pole sign
The DHS 2022 Board Members
November 11, 2021
November 11, 2021
2021
Chicks are one of the many animals to be found at the Emery home.
Brad Emery and a goat, which is one of his farm’s furry friends. —Photos courtesy of Brad and Susan Emery.
Steve Elgersma receives the “DHS President’s Award 2021” from Deb Zynomirski
DUNNVILLE—The Dunnville Horticultural Society (DHS) has installed a beautiful, decorative lighthouse close to the bridge. Dedicated to Dunnville’s citizens, it pays homage to the Grand River, Lake Erie, and our nautical roots. DHS hopes everyone will enjoy it! —Haldimand Press photo by Deb Zynomirski.
DUNNVILLE—Dunnville Horticultural Society (DHS) awarded its Annual Bursary of $500 to Laurann Stavinga on September 2, 2021. Laurann graduated from Dunnville Secondary School and is pursuing her postsecondary education at Trent University in Peterborough. Laurann assisted DHS this summer with volunteer activities such as Planting Day and weeding. DHS awards its annual bursary to graduating DSS students who are going on to study in agriculture/horticulture and who commit to a minimum of 10 hours volunteering. Shown is DHS President, Deb Zynomirski presenting Laurann with her award. —Photo courtesy of Deb Zynomirski.
Lavender Farm
Partridgeberry
Bloodroot
Black Cohosh
2020
Drying tomato seeds
Dunnville Horticulture Society is selling solitary-pollen bee nests as a fundraiser this summer. – Deb Zynomirski photo
DUNNVILLE—One of the many flower pots President Deb Zynomirski planted this year. —Photo courtesy of Deb Zynomirski.
DHS Planting Day 2020
The pot within a pot method of gardening can be a great way to give individualized care to your plants. – Torstar file photo
One of the Dunnville Horticultural Society’s garden beds.
Thompson Creek Eco Centre-viewed from the top of the White Oak designated under Forests Ontario heritage tree program.
Debbie Thomas and Dan Mckay immediately following the prescribed burn
An example of the signage used throughout the trails – scaled
Christmas gnomes can be a cute addition to the garden around the holidays. – Marlene Link photo
HALDIMAND—The club’s Achievement Day was held at the Dunnville Optimist Hall. Entries included largest sunflower head, an animal made from a vegetable, a decorated pumpkin, decorated bird houses, and more.
HALDIMAND—The 4-H Garden Club shows off their handmade birdhouses. —Submitted photos.
2019
Enjoying nautre can do a lot to help a person’s physical, mental and emotional well being. – Deb Zynomirski photo
School Challenge at the Thompson Creek Grand Opening
Dunnville Christian School grade 3 students with their Red Maple
Thompson Creek Elementary school’s Blue Planet Eco Club with their Cherry Birch
Dunnville Secondary School- at left is Adam Koziel from Earthgen planting a Cherry birch
Dunnville’s Floral Clock
Houston harvests a zucchini
A bumble bee on Canadian Goldenrod making his rounds collecting pollen from the flowers. – Staff photo/IAN KELSO
Shown (l-r) is Thomas, Zynormirski, Hewitt, and Tanazi. Above right are some of the creative decorations at the meeting. —Haldimand Press photos by Valerie Posthumus.
The new Thompson Creek Eco-Centre includes signage to let visitors learn more about the park and its features. – Tamara Botting/Torstar
Many area residents, and past and present volunteers on the Thompson Creek Eco-Centre project came to the park on Sept. 25 for the dedication. – Tamara Botting/Torstar
The spade fork is placed 40 cm from the vines. A green string is attached to indicate the top of the tuber. By placing it in a vase of water, slips will grow to root cuttings for the following year’s planting. This variety (Superior) has been grown continuously for over 45 years in the writer’s garden. —Haldimand Press photo by Lester C. Fretz.
Thompson Creek Eco Centre
Thompson Creek Eco Centre
Thompson Creek Eco Centre
Thompson Creek Eco Centre
Thompson Creek Eco Centre
Thompson Creek Eco Centre
Thompson Creek Eco Centre
Thompson Creek Eco Centre
Thompson Creek Eco Centre
Thompson Creek Eco Centre
LOWBANKS—Paula Patterson needs a stepladder to pick the highest cherry tomatoes at this Lowbank’s roadside garden. Covered with two plastic dry cleaner bags, the white thermometer needed to monitor the solar heating is also visible. —Haldimand Press photo by Lester C. Fretz.
Council Chambers & Mayor Ken’s $5000 Cheque
The photo shows a pair of boots which were discarded because the soles developed large cracks, making them useless for wear but providing the much-needed good drainage for growing parsley. Italian is in the left boot and curled in the right. By placing them near a sunny window, they could be taken indoors for winter. —Haldimand Press photo by Lester C. Fretz.
Shirley Hoto
George Hoto & Steve Elgersma
Mulching the Hydro St. bed are Ellen Guenther & George Hoto
South Cayuga Community Church ladies group, made Thompson Creek a destination on their annual summer outing. They were interested in learning about Dunnville Horticultural Societies ongoing work both in Centennial Park and the Thompson Creek Eco Project. After a presentation by Debbie Thomas DHS co-chair on the TC project. The ladies thanked DHS for the ongoing contributions made to the town of Dunnville and presented the club with a generous donation towards the Thompson Creek
Hosted by the Dunnville Chapter of Ducks Unlimited Canada Saturday May 11th. Shown in picture L-R Bob Ursacki Chairman DUC- Dunnville Committee, Debbie Thomas Dunnville Horticultural Society and Marco Cunha Ducks Unlimited Canada Fundraising Manager
Hosted by the Dunnville Chapter of Ducks Unlimited Canada Saturday May 11th.
DHS Decks the Town Fountain out for spring, after removing the winter greens
DHS Decks the Town Fountain out for spring, after removing the winter greens
JR DHS4H held first meeting May 8th
JR DHS4H held first meeting May 8th
“Planning a Cut Flower bed”- Petra Kruis-Daly
“Pressing Flowers” – Deb Zynomirski
Plant Sale May 11 2019
Plant Sale May 11 2019
Plant Sale May 11
Plant Sale May 11 2019
Shown in photo are DHS Thompson Creek Reboot Co-chairs Debbie Thomas and Dan McKay. The pair were very pleased with the result of the burn and have great expectations for the space which will include sitting areas and brand new signage. —Haldimand Press photo by Valerie Posthumus
A controlled burn was carried out near Robinson Road in Dunnville on Thursday, April 25, 2019. The burn was required as part of the Thompson Creek Parkland Restoration Project.
Planting season is fast approaching, and plant sales are a great way to bring some new additions to your garden. – Julia Lovett/Metroland
A controlled burn, part of the Thompson Creek Parkland Restoration Project, took place in Dunnville on April 25. – Tamara Botting/Metroland
Thompson Creek Burn
This photo shows the use of glass and black plastic to attract the warming sun’s rays.
Shown is a cut jug used as a mini-greenhouse.
Snowdrops will be popping up in gardens soon. – Cathie Coward
– Marlene Link is a member of the Dunnville Horticultural Society.
Dan Mckay, DHS lead on the Thompson Creek Project & Janice Gilbert of IPCC Invasive Phragmites Control
Lester Fretz-Tomoto Vine
Dunnville Quint Night: the annual gathering of all Dunnville’s Service Clubs. An Opportunity to socialize, network and share information of past and future projects. February 13, 2019 is (back, l-r) Lion Steve Allen, Kinsmen David Welsh, Optimist Don Zynomirski, (front) Legion member John Wood, Lioness Vicky Almas, and Horticultural Society member Deb Zynomirski. Absent from photo is Rotary member Sandie Herweigh. —Submitted photo.
Canadian Shield Rose