​The Cochrane & District Horticultural Society was founded in April 2005 by local gardeners unified by their love of gardening. We serve Cochrane and surrounding district with varied activities focused on education and sharing gardening expertise & experience in Hardiness Zones 3a and 3b with Chinook conditions!  ​

Thursday, January 23rd
Guest Speaker –- Jessie Pepin, Assistant Director - Cochrane Public Library
Topic: Library programs and initiatives that support our gardening community
Thursday, February 27th
Guest speaker Tynan Heembrock
Anything Grows Garden Center
Topic: Houseplants: Care of, propagation and common issues.
Thursday, March 27th
Guest speaker Frankie Lou Fuller
A look at her current mountainside homestead and her new BC geothermal greenhouse, plus info on growing brassicas.
Thursday, April24th – TBA

On October 16th we presented Laurel Griffin of Spirit Winds Ranch with a cheque for $880 from funds raised at our Fall Plant Sale fundraiser!!  Laurel and her crew explained and demonstrated how the Equine Assisted Learning Program can assist young and old alike!
 
To date, our biannual plant sales have raised over $10,000 for a variety of Cochrane organizations!!!  Thank you Cochrane!!!

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                                          Meeting the Chinook Challenge
​                            WHEN:    The fourth Thursday of each month from Sep. - Oct. & Jan - Apr. at  7:00 p.m.
​                                                    WHERE:    Meetings will be held at our new location - The Cochrane Alliance Church, 902 Glenbow Dr.
​                                                        COST:    Regular meetings are included in your membership
                                                                     $10 admission for non-members per meeting

                                              MEMBERSHIP:     $25 single; $35 family
                                    MEMBER BENEFITS:      All general meetings
                                                                             An invitation to all Lemonade in the Garden visits and field trips
                                                                             Priority registration and reduced rate for workshops
                                                                             Discounts with our sponsors
                                                                             Volunteer opportunities
                                                                             The right to vote at the AGM
                                                                             Best of all, the comradery with fellow gardeners.  

                               Suggestions for speakers, workshops & field trips welcomed! [email protected]​