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2023 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, 2022 will be valid till December 2023.


The University of Saskatchewan is offering a number of free online classes, along with their regular classes which have moved online and are offered for $20.00 per 2-hour class.

To take part you have to register. Although registration is free for some classes, there is a limited class number, so register early for the freebies because they fill up fast. 

University of Saskatchewan - Master Gardener Program

for a complete roster of classes  and to register contact:

gardening.usask.ca

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Sunday, July 30

Open House and Walking Tour of the  Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park

Superintendent's Residence is open from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Historical walking tour starts at 2:30 pm from the Residence.

A Friends of the Forestry Farm House Event. Everyone Welcome

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Friday, August 11, 2023. 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm

Saskatchewan Horticultural Association's

76th Annual Provincial Show

Ukrainian Catholic Hall,  114 West Avenue, Kamsack, Sk

Admission $5.00 - includes, show, Coffee and Dainties

Exhibitors: Open to the public - S5.00 entry fee

For show books and more information contact kamsackhorticulturalsociety@gmail.com

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Saturday, August 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, August 27

Open House and Walking Tour of the  Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park

Superintendent's Residence is open from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Historical walking tour starts at 2:30 pm from the Residence.

A Friends of the Forestry Farm House Event. Everyone Welcome

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Saturday, September 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 volunteers and the parking fee will be waived. 

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Sunday, September 10, 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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Sunday, September 10

Open House and Walking Tour of the  Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park

Superintendent's Residence is open from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Historical walking tour starts at 2:30 pm from the Residence.

A Friends of the Forestry Farm House Event. Everyone Welcome

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 Saturday, September 30, 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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Wednesday, October 25, 7:30 pm

Gardens of France

Join Bernadette Vangool as she takes you to some of the more memorable gardens visited in France

Location to be announced.