Welcome
We're not strangers, only friends you have not met!
Welcome to the Toronto African Violet and Gesneriad Society web site.
Our home is on the north shore of Lake Ontario, but our members are international. We have an active and enthusiastic membership with all levels of experience. This site was designed to introduce our society and to inform you of our activities. Check us out.
What's Happening
For the 2025 December Gallery Pictures go to the 2025 Dec Gallery tab above.
This year’s show is on Sunday April 11, 2026. Now is the time to start the 14 week Pre- Show Schedule.You still have time to select potential plants from your collection and follow the schedule. If you have never done this before give it a try. It may be a winner by April 11. For a PDF copy of the Pre-Show Watering Schedule click here.
Jan 11, 2026
In the Studios at 2:00 PM
Webinar Presentation
“Tips on Growing Show Plants”
By Dale Martens & Brandon Erikson
Feb 8, 2026
In the Studios at 2:00 PM
Design
Underwater Design - demo
See what it is all about. How to plan and assemble your materials, and understand the elements for the design
Mar 8, 2026
In the Studios at 2:00 PM
Webinar Presentation
“Streptocarpus – Diverse Habitats and Implications for
Cultivation”by Dirk Bellstedt (from South Africa)
Presentation at The Gesneriad Society Convention in
Parsippany, NJ in July 2025
Preparing for Show. We’ll review the show schedules and
highlight what you need to know to get ready for the show.
April 11 & 12, 2026
Show is in the Floral Hall
Sales is in the Studios
2026 Spring Show – Theme “Landmarks of Toronto”
Saturday April 11 – Setup and Judging
Sunday April 12
Show Room: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sales Room:
9:00 am-10:00 am opened to TAVGS MEMBERS ONLY
10:00 am-4:00 pm opened to the PUBLIC
May 03, 2026
In the Studios at 2:00 PM
Gesneriads for Beginners
Discuss what gesneriads are a good choice
Introduction to the Gesneriad Reference Web
‘Ugly Duckling Show’ – bring your worst plant(s) and you may win this distinguished award.
Parking Notice
Fees at the Toronto Botanical Garden
During the summer of 2019, the Toronto Botanical Garden implemented Parking Fees.
TAVGS members who are also members of the Toronto Botanical Garden are eligible for free parking.
All other visitors, the cost of parking are $4.00 per hour. At the closest parking machine, enter your license plate number and select the desire duration. Payments can be made via credit card, cash, or via mobile app.
For additional information on parking at the Toronto Botanical Garden, click here.