The Calgary Horticultural Society is a registered charity dedicated to cultivating Calgary’s gardening community. With 3,500 plus members, we are one of the largest and most active gardening organizations. The Society was founded in 1908. Our mandate focusses on gardening education and offering the knowledge and skills to do it well. The Society is driven by the belief that as the gardening community grows, the city’s quality of life is enhanced, and so is the environment.

Our devoted staff and volunteers work year-round to develop and deliver quality educational programs that help local gardeners meet the challenges of Calgary’s unique growing environment. Every year we strive to offer new programs and expand our gardening community.

We also produce a magazine eight time a year, a weekly newsletter, and host an online day of learn in February, "Think Spring!", a Gardeners' Market in April, member spring and fall plant shares, and local garden tours. 

Research has shown that gardening can improve one's physical and mental well-being as it provides physical exercise, engagement with nature, and opportunities for social connection.