The spirit of giving is flourishing amongst members of the Prince Edward County Horticultural Society as they presented the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) with $1,000 on Tuesday.

The funds were raised during the 2023 Garden Tour held on Sunday, June 11 in Prince Edward County. The Garden Tour was hosted by the PEC Horticultural Society.

Fourteen gardens were showcased throughout The County. Attendees wishing to view the gardens paid $10.00 for access to this year’s tour guide. The proceeds from this event were then donated to PECMHF to Back the Build for our new County hospital. Just over 100 people enjoyed this year’s garden tour.

“The PEC Horticultural Society has deep roots within the community,” said Nancy Parks, Back the Build campaign chairperson. “Established in 1875, the members have worked hard to create outdoor spaces that bring people together. Their commitment to improving the overall health and well-being of this community through projects like the Garden Tour is one of the reasons Prince Edward County is such a beautiful place to live and visit.”

The Prince Edward County Horticultural Society is a not-for-profit branch of the Ontario Horticultural Society, located in Prince Edward County on the north shores of Lake Ontario.

“Our group feels blessed to be able to make this donation that helps make our new hospital a reality, and brings our love of nature to our community,” said Lise Bois, co-chairperson of the PEC Horticultural Society. “We would like to thank everyone who enjoyed such a beautiful day in our gardens and to those who opened up their gardens to the public.”

The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to raising funds to advance health care for the people of Prince Edward County and patients of the hospital.

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Pictured from left: Colleen Green, director with the PEC Horticultural Society; Susan Grant, co-chairperson with the PEC Horticultural Society; Nancy Kish, director with the PEC Horticultural Society; Shannon Coull, executive director of the PECMH Foundation; Ann Galvin, director on the PECMH Foundation board; Lise Bois, co-chairperson with the PEC Horticultural Society; R. John Garside, secretary with the PEC Horticultural Society; Darlene Johnston, director with the PEC Horticultural Society; Ursula Cattelan, treasurer with the PEC Horticultural Society; and Nancy Parks, Back the Build campaign chairperson.