Waterford & District Horticultural Society branches out
- Chris Abbott
- Jun 4
- 2 min read
Chris Abbott
Editor
The Waterford and District Horticultural Society is branching out.
The horticultural society is now offering clothing merchandise by Eric Pond Designs as both a fundraiser and raising their profile in the community. The first round of limited-edition T-shirts, hoodies and crewnecks went on sale May 15-29.
“Eric Pond is the same guy who does all the Norfolk stuff,” said Trudy McMillan from the Waterford and District Horticultural Society, wearing a new yellow T-shirt at the horticultural society’s annual plant sale, May 16 in the Foodland parking lot.
The merch is expected to be available again next spring. Proceeds go toward supporting local horticultural programs – and there are many.
One of the big ones this year is the introduction of a pollinator garden at the newly renovated Waterford branch of the Norfolk County Library with ‘all-new’ soil.
“It’s a multi-year plan,” said McMillan.
There are two parts to Waterford’s ‘Red and White Summer’ plans as the horticultural society partners with the Waterford Chamber of Commerce. Businesses and residents in Waterford have been asked to plant ‘red and white.’ Suggested plants included red cardinal, red columbine, red bergamot, white trillium, sneezewort, red coral bells, white bergamot and royal catchfly. Other suggestions include geraniums, petunias, fuchia and dahlia, suitable for pots and planters.
“It’s just a way to unify the community, show our pride,” said McMillan.
“The (Waterford) Chamber of Commerce is looking at it as a long-range plan, they want to get lighting and flags and do lots of stuff downtown.”
Waterford and District Horticultural Society is a growing organization with 52 members as of May 16.
“May is our plant sale, and June is our close – we are going up to Whistling Gardens for a potluck and tour.”
Meetings are not held in July and August – they will be back in September.
“Basically, we meet 10 months a year, but we always have activities going on. Lots of community events.”
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