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2024 Events SPS and other organizations
A listing of horticultural happenings and events of non-profit gardening societies, as they become available to us. Postings are at the discretion of the SPS Website Committee.
To announce your event, e-mail bernievangool@sasktel.net.
Memberships to the Saskatchewan Perennial Society sold after July 31st, 2023 will be valid till December 2024.
The University of Saskatchewan is offering a number of free online classes
To take part you have to register.
University of Saskatchewan - Master Gardener Program
for a complete roster of classes and to register contact:
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Saturday, May 11, 9:00 am to Noon
Labour and Learn
Meet at the Robin Smith Meditation Garden & Heritage Rose Garden at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo. Please bring your favourite garden tools and help us maintain these gardens. Insect repellent and a water bottle can also come in handy. A $4.50 parking fee is in effect at the park. Tell the attendant that you are a volunteer and the parking fee will be waived.
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Sunday, May 26
Spring Plant Sale - Saskatoon Horticultural Society
Location and time TBA
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Tuesday, May 28, 6:30 pm
Spring Plant and Seed Exchange and Plant Sale
Saskatchewan Perennial Society - Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo Hall
This is a member-only event, but memberships are available at the door. $10.00 for simple membership, $30.00 for a membership with a Gardener Magazine Subscription
$5.00 park fee is in effect.
6:30 pm - Plant Sale
7:00 pm - Plant Exchange
Bring perennials to share. Please label your plants and indicate if they like sun or shade.
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Saturday, June 1, 9:00 am to Noon
Labour and Learn
Meet at the Robin Smith Meditation Garden & Heritage Rose Garden at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo. Please bring your favourite garden tools and help us maintain these gardens. Insect repellent and a water bottle can also come in handy. A $4.50 parking fee is in effect at the park. Tell the attendant that you are a volunteer and the parking fee will be waived.
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June 7 - 8
University of Saskatchewan Plant Sale
U of S Fruit Program facebook page will have details.
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Saturday, June 22, 9:00 am to Noon
Labour and Learn
Meet at the Robin Smith Meditation Garden & Heritage Rose Garden at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo. Please bring your favourite garden tools and help us maintain these gardens. Insect repellent and a water bottle can also come in handy. A $4.50 parking fee is in effect at the park. Tell the attendant that you are a volunteer and the parking fee will be waived.
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Saturday, June 22, 7:00 am - 10:30 am Entries received
Saturday, June 22, 1:30 pm - 8:00 pm Public viewing
Sunday, June 23, 11:00 am - 3 pm Public viewing
Sunday, June 23, 3:15 pm Dispersal of Blooms
25th Anniversary Peony Show "Pasion for Peonies" - Prairie Peony Society
Cathedral Neighbourhood Centre - 2900 13th Avenue - Regina
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Saturday, July 13, 9:00 am to Noon
Labour and Learn
Meet at the Robin Smith Meditation Garden & Heritage Rose Garden at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo. Please bring your favourite garden tools and help us maintain these gardens. Insect repellent and a water bottle can also come in handy. A $4.50 parking fee is in effect at the park. Tell the attendant that you are a volunteer and the parking fee will be waived.
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Sunday, July 14, 1:00 pm to 4.00 pm
Garden Tour
Starting gardens:
TBA
Receive the addresses for the other gardens at either of these locations. This is a self-drive garden tour. Free to the public.
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July 19 and 20
Canadian Prairie Lily Society - Annual Lily Show
Lawson Heights Mall, Saskatoon
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July 26, 27 and 28
Saskatchewan Horticultural Association 2024 Garden Tour of Northeastern Saskatchewan
Bus will pick up participants in Regina, Saskatoon, and Melfort
Visit the garden communities of Star City, Tisdale, Ridgedale, Carrot River, Nipawin and White Fox.
Registration closes at the end of May - Only 10 spots left so hurry and get your seat.
Contact Michelle Blahut for details 1 306-620-7351
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Saturday, August 10, 9:00 am to Noon
Labour and Learn
Meet at the Robin Smith Meditation Garden & Heritage Rose Garden at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo. Please bring your favourite garden tools and help us maintain these gardens. Insect repellent and a water bottle can also come in handy. A $4.50 parking fee is in effect at the park. Tell the attendant that you are a volunteer and the parking fee will be waived.
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Saturday, September 7, 9:00 am to Noon
Labour and Learn
Meet at the Robin Smith Meditation Garden & Heritage Rose Garden at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo. Please bring your favourite garden tools and help us maintain these gardens. Insect repellent and a water bottle can also come in handy. A $4.50 parking fee is in effect at the park. Tell the attendant that you are a volunteer and the parking fee will be waived.
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Sunday, September 8, 2.00 pm
Fall Plant and Seed Exchange
Saskatchewan Perennial Society - Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo Hall
This is a member-only event, but memberships are available at the door. $10.00 for simple membership, $30.00 for a membership with a Gardener Magazine Subscription
Bring perennials to share. Please label your plants and indicate if they like sun or shade.
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Saturday, September 28, 9:00 am to Noon
Labour and Learn
Meet at the Robin Smith Meditation Garden & Heritage Rose Garden at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo. Please bring your favourite garden tools and help us maintain these gardens. Insect repellent and a water bottle can also come in handy.
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October 4th and 5th
Fall Bulb Sale - Canadian Prairie Lily Society
Lawson Heights Mall, Saskatoon
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Wednesday, October 23, 7:00 pm
Plant your Garden for Blooms Throughout the Season
Take a virtual walk through Bernadette Vangool's garden to see what is blooming throughout the year.
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