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
Sept 14, 2025
In the Studios at 2:00 PM
Welcome back meeting
Cuttings sale
African violet leaves, various gesneriad leaves and cuttings. Come and acquire some leaves or cuttings, new to you.
How to Start the Cuttings – demo
Strep leaves, African violet leaves, any gesneriad cuttings. After purchasing your cuttings, learn how to start them.
Sept 28, 2025
In the Garden Hall - 10 AM to 4:00 PM
Fall Sale - Admission is Free
African Violet and Gesneriad Plants and leaves
10:00 am to 11:00 am
Sales room is opened to TAVGS MEMBERS ONLY
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sales room is open to the PUBLIC
Oct 5, 2025
In the Studios at 2:00 PM
Panel Discussion
Watering, fertilizer, soil, and the dreaded pests & diseases.
Nov 9, 2025
In the Studios at 2:00 PM
“Great Beauty No Flowers”
Presentation by Ron Myhr that he did at The Gesneriad Society convention in Parsippany, NJ in July 2025
Dec 14, 2025
In the Garden Hall at 2:00 PM
Holiday Social
Auction, Holiday Raffle, and Potluck
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.