Bulletin Board
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.
2019 Events SPS and other organizations
Date: July 13, Saturday, 9 am to Noon
Event: SPS Labour and Learn
Place: Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo, Robin Smith Meditation Garden and Heritage Rose Garden
Bring your own tools, sun tan lotion, insect repellent etc. Come out and help us maintain these demonstration gardens at the park.
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Date: July 14, Sunday, 2 pm
Event: SPS Garden Tour
Place: 238 Brightwater Way
You will receive maps/driving instructions to other gardens on the tour.
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Date: July 14 to July 16 - Save the Date
Event: Saskatchewan Horticultural Association Bus Tour
Place: Batoche, Seager Wheeler Farm, Quill Lakes, St Peters Abbey at Muenster
2 nights (double occupancy) at Manitou Springs Hotel, most meals, entry fees included: SHA members $370, non members $390.
Contact Sheila Glennie: sheglennie@gmail.com - 306-338-7304
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Date: July 16, Tuesday, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Event: SPS Labour and Learn
Place: Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo, Robin Smith Meditation Garden and Heritage Rose Garden
Bring your own tools, sun tan lotion, insect repellent etc. Come out and help us maintain these demonstration gardens at the park.
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Date: July 19 and 20
Event: Canadian Prairie Lily Society 53rd Annual Lily Show
Place: Lawson Heights Mall, Saskatoon, SK
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Date: July 20, Saturday from 12 to 4 pm
Event: Saskatoon Horticultural Society Passport Tour
Passports at Early's and Dutch Growers - $15/per person, children under 12 are free - A drive yourself guided tour - Passport will give directions - limit of 250 people
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Date: July 21, Sunday 11 am to 5 pm
Event: Honeywood Heritage Nursery - Lilies in Bloom
Place: Honeywood Heritage Nursery, near Parkside, SK
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Date: July 28, Sunday, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Event: Nest Secret Garden Tour
This is a garden tour organized by NEST an organization that helps settle refugees in the City. You need a passport to attend and to get to the secret garden locations. Passports are $20.00 and available from Dutch Growers, McNally Robinson and Anthology. Get yours early and don't miss out on this tour.
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Date: July 28, Sunday, 2 pm
Event: Friends of the Forestry Farm House - Historical walking tour of the Forestry Farm
Place: Meet at the Superintendent's Residence
Free and open to the public - Small donation for refreshments - $2.00 park fee
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Date: August 10, Saturday, 9 am to Noon
Event: SPS Labour and Learn
Place: Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo, Robin Smith Meditation Garden and Heritage Rose Garden
Bring your own tools, sun tan lotion, insect repellent etc. Come out and help us maintain these demonstration gardens at the park.
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Date: August 13, Tuesday, 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Event: SPS Labour and Learn
Place: Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo, Robin Smith Meditation Garden and Heritage Rose Garden
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Date: August 25, Sunday, 2 pm
Event: Friends of the Forestry Farm House - Historical walking tour of the Forestry Farm
Place: Meet at the Superintendent's Residence
Free and open to the public - Small donation for refreshments - $2.00 park fee
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Date: September 7, Saturday, 9 am to Noon
Event: SPS Labour and Learn
Place: Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo, Robin Smith Meditation Garden and Heritage Rose Garden
Bring your own tools, sun tan lotion, insect repellent etc. Come out and help us maintain these demonstration gardens at the park.
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Date: September 15, Sunday, 1:30 pm
Event: SPS - Fall Plant Exchange
Place: Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo Hall
This is a members only event, but memberships are available at the door. Bring perennials, seeds and a desert to share. Whenever possible label your plants, to make it easier for new gardeners.
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Date: September 15, Sunday, 1 to 4 pm
Event: Honeywood Heritage Nursery - A touch of Autumn
Place: Honeywood Heritage Nursery, near Parkside, SK
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Date: September 28, Saturday, 9 am to Noon
Event: SPS Labour and Learn
Place: Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo, Robin Smith Meditation Garden and Heritage Rose Garden
Bring your own tools, sun tan lotion, insect repellent etc. Come out and help us maintain these demonstration gardens at the park.
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Date: October 23, Wednesday, 7:30 pm
Event: SPS Information Meeting - Drought Tolerant Perennials
Place: Emmanuel Anglican Church, 607 Dufferin @ 12th Street. We meet in the basement of the church.
Free and open to the public.
Presenter: Sara Williams
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Date: November 27, Wednesday, 7:30 pm
Event: SPS Information Meeting - The Urban Landscape
Place: Emmanuel Anglican Church, 607 Dufferin @ 12th Street. We meet in the basement of the church.
Free and open to the public.
Presenter: William Hrycan
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