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2025 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, 2024 will be valid till December 2025.

Wednesday, January 22, at 7:00 pm via Zoom

Rediscovering Native Grasses in the Garden

Welcome Janet Melrose and Sheryl Normandeau, to share their experience with native grasses and other nativars. Sheryl and Janet are regular Gardener magazine contributors and co-author of the Guides for the Prairie Gardener. 

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Wednesday, February 26, at 7:00 pm

AGM and Meet Bailey Dueker

Bailey is a flower farmer north of Biggar, Sk. She has operated  Boondock Flower Farm since 2020. We will have Bailey's presentation followed by a short Annual General Meeting. All are welcome to both meetings, but only members current in 2024 and 2025 can vote at the AGM. Gardenscape volunteer sign-up sheets are available at this meeting.

Cliff Wright Auditorium

Lakewood Civic Centre - 1653 McKercher Drive

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March 28-30

Gardenscape

Come visit our booth to renew your membership in the Saskatchewan Perennial Society.  Gardenscape volunteer sign-up sheets will be available on February 26.

Prairieland Park

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April 22***   POSTPONED UNTIL FALL

Tuesday,  at 7 pm

Trees Against the Wind

Join  William Schroeder as he introduces his book about the history of treeplanting on the prairies.

Cliff Wright Auditorium

Lakewood Civic Centre - 1653 McKercher Drive

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April 26, 9 am to 3 pm

Shamrock Horticultural Society with SHA - Spring Workshop

Foam Lake Community Hall - 321 Chant Street, Foam Lake

Speakers, Jackie Bantle, Ellen Misfeldt from the University of Saskatchewan and Barb Curvolo of Shamrock Greenhouse

$50.00/per person includes lunch

Topics: Do's and Don'ts of Gardening, Fruit trees and hardy perennials for our zone, pruning, invasive species and a herb planting session with a take-home herb pot

For more information - Marj 306-272-7850

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Saturday, May 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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Sunday, May 25, 1;30 pm

Friends of the Forestry Farm House - Heritage Walking Tour

Meet at the Superintendent's residence

Superintendent's Residence opens at 1.30 pm for  indoor tours

The walking tour departs from the house at 2.30 pm. Learn  about the park's history and some of the trees showcased in the park.

More information - Lesley at 306-934-1107

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Tuesday, May 27, 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

$4.50 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, May 31, 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 14,  10 am to 3.30 pm

Ultimate Perennial Plant Exchange

467 Ajawan Street, Christopher Lake, SK

Check their Facebook Page for details

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Saturday,  June 21, 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 21,  9 am to 6.30 pm

Prairie Peony Society - 2025 Peony Show

Rink and Rotunda 3rd Avenue, Lumsden, SK

Entries from 9 am until 11 am

Public Viewing from 1 pm to 6.30 pm

Bloom dispersals - $2.00 per stem

More information - Myra Froc at mfroc@sasktel.net

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Sunday, June 22, 1:00 pm to 4.00 pm

Garden Tour

This is a self-drive garden tour. Free to the public. Starting locations to be announced.

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Sunday,  June 22, 1;30 pm

Friends of the Forestry Farm House - Bench dedication Program

Meet at the Superintendent's residence, in the back yard

Superintendent's Residence opens at 2.00 pm for open house and reception

The walking tour departs from the house at 3.00 pm. Learn  about the park's history and some of the trees showcased in the park.

More information - Lesley at 306-934-1107

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Saturday, July 12, 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 13, 1:00 pm to 4.00 pm

Garden Tour

This is a self-drive garden tour. Free to the public. Starting locations to be announced.

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Sunday, July 27, 1;30 pm

Friends of the Forestry Farm House - Heritage Walking Tour

Meet at the Superintendent's residence

Superintendent's Residence opens at 1.30 pm for  indoor tours

The walking tour departs from the house at 2.30 pm. Learn  about the park's history and some of the trees showcased in the park.

More information - Lesley at 306-934-1107

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Saturday, August 9, 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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Thursday, August 28,  7.00 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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Sunday, August 24, 1;30 pm

Friends of the Forestry Farm House - Heritage Walking Tour

Meet at the Superintendent's residence

Superintendent's Residence opens at 1.30 pm for  indoor tours

The walking tour departs from the house at 2.30 pm. Learn  about the park's history and some of the trees showcased in the park.

More information - Lesley at 306-934-1107

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Saturday, September 6, 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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Wednesday, September 24, 7 pm***   Depending on the availability of venue

Trees Against the Wind

Join  William Schroeder as he introduces his book about the history of treeplanting on the prairies.

Cliff Wright Auditorium

Lakewood Civic Centre - 1653 McKercher Drive

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Saturday, October 4, 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.