CLIFFORD – Oak trees have been used to commemorate the First World War in Canada since a young soldier brought acorns home from the Vimy Ridge battleground and planted them on his farm in southern Ontario.
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Grand opening for Clifford Snack Shack
ack Shack – A grand opening for Clifford Snack Shack was held on May 2, with local dignitaries and members of the business community on hand.
Let it Grow program teaches students about horticulture
Garden fun – Thirty students learned about horticulture in the Clifford and District Horticulture Society’s Let it Grow program.
New directors named to Clifford and District Historical Society
New directors – The Clifford and District Horticultural Society installed its 2023 directors at…
Memorial tree planted in honour of Clifford volunteer Bonnie Whitehead
CLIFFORD – A memorial tree has been planted here in honour of one this community’s most dedicated volunteers. The tree, in memory of Bonnie Whitehead, was planted in Clifford Rotary Park on Sept. 26 during a ceremony hosted by the Clifford and District Horticultural Society.
Minto declares 2022 the Year of the Garden
Year of the Garden – Supporting a Canadian Gardening Council initiative, the Town of Minto…
Horticulture society holds AGM
CLIFFORD - President Vic Palmer welcomed 25 members and guests to the Clifford and District Horticultural Society annual general meeting on Nov. 23 at the Clifford Community Centre.
New executive installed for Clifford and District Horticultural Society
CLIFFORD - District 7 Director Kathy Bouma installed the 2021 Clifford and District Horticultural Society executive and board on Oct. 5 at John Hobelman Rotary Centennial Park in Clifford.
Memorial planting recognizes Barbara Harris on National Tree Day
CLIFFORD - Family and friends gathered in the Rotary Park here on Sept. 25 to plant a tree in memory of Barbara Harris, recognizing her contribution to the Clifford and District Horticultural Society and the local community.
Clifford Horticulture Society holds meeting
CLIFFORD - President Vic Palmer is ready to announce that the Clifford and District Horticultural Society hosted its first information meeting of 2021 on Sept. 21 at the Clifford Community Hall.
Rotary Club, horticultural society team up to celebrate National Garden Day
CLIFFORD - Clifford and District Horticultural president Vic Palmer teamed up with Clifford Rotary Club president Trish Palmer to celebrate National Garden Day and Garden Week Ontario on June 12 at Clifford Rotary Celebration Square.
Plant sale planned in Clifford
CLIFFORD - The Clifford and District Horticultural Society host a plant sale each year. Members bring their extra perennials, shrubs, and flowers from their gardens to sell as a fundraiser.