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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, 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 - Saskatchewan Perennial Society
Starting gardens: 1102 Osler Street at McKinnon Ave. and the second garden pick-up location, 2002 Pembina Avenue. You can start your tour at either of these locations.
You receive the addresses for the other gardens at either of these locations. This is a self-drive garden tour. Free to the public.
Due to water main replacement and Hampton Sewer Upgrade in River Heights access from Spadina Cr to Pembina is restricted. There are two options:
1. Traveling on Spadina Cr., go around the Road Closed Ahead barricade on Pembina to access 2002 Pembina.
2. or, travelling on Assiniboine, turn onto Red River Road, left onto Pembina (go around Road Closed Ahead barricade).
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July 19 and 20
Canadian Prairie Lily Society - Annual Lily Show
Lawson Heights Mall, Saskatoon
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July 21, 1.00 pm to 5 pm
Nest Garden Tour: Support Nest to help refugees settle in Saskatoon.
Tickets to this Secret Garden Tour are $25.00 and are available at Dutch Growers and Early's Garden Centre.
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July 21, 11 am to 4 pm
Lilies in Bloom - Honeywood Heritage Nursery - Parkside Sk
A huge selection of potted lilies, trees, shrubs and perennials
Food and Refreshments served from the Porter Log House, Music, Wagon Tours and Art Displays.
Admission $5.00
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July 26, 27 and 28
Saskatchewan Horticultural Association 2024 Garden Tour of Northeastern Saskatchewan
the bus is full.
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July 27
Saskatoon Hort Society Passport tour.
Passports available at Early's for $15.00. Four gardens on the tour.
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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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