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Since 1906, the Ontario Horticultural Association (OHA) has led Ontarians in all things horticultural. Our organization is an integral part of this province's cultural fabric. OHA was created by the Province of Ontario in 1906. It is a well-rooted tree with many branches 19 Districts); twigs (280 autonomous local societies) and leaves (over 30,000 members)!
The OHA tree is led by an executive that includes representatives from every District. It is supported by the interest of avid gardeners all across Ontario - from the shores of Lake Ontario to the Shield country of Northern Ontario. Despite the differences in climate and horticultural challenges, the thousands of individual members of OHA have many things in common:

Love of gardening
Deep enjoyment in sharing their knowledge
Commitment to preserving and restoring Ontario's natural environment
Dedication to making the communities we live in beautiful, sustainable and liveable

Although OHA members love a flower show, far more of their time is spent working on community beautification projects, planning and implementing sustainable environment projects, and giving seminars and speaking to related organizations.
OHA Activities
Community Action

education about horticulture through meetings, publications, workshops and seminars
beautification of home and community
environmental preservation and restoration
promotion of quality of life through horticulture
support of the provincial Master Gardener program
promoting accessible gardening and gardening therapy  

Networking

meetings
a quarterly society newsletter
web site
Annual Ontario Horticultural Association Conference
support of Ontario Fall Fairs, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, Canadian National Exhibition and the Lakehead Exhibition, as well as major home and garden shows

Horticultural Exhibits

supporting and hosting horticultural shows and educational exhibits
offering Certified Horticultural Judge training throughout Ontario

Recognizing Horticultural Excellence

individual and community awards
networking through the web site, to compare and share horticultural related practices, successes and problems

Youth

horticultural youth groups
a horticultural youth manual and three annual youth newsletters
education for youth to appreciate flowers, vegetables and nature as a whole and to establish naturalization and/or peace gardens on school properties
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