Embedded Files
Dutch elm disease alert in the Saskatoon area, click here for more information or to report an elm that looks poorly. The city will check it out.
Dutch elm disease alert in the Saskatoon area, click here for more information or to report an elm that looks poorly. The city will check it out.
2025 Events SPS and other organizations
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.
April 22*** POSTPONED UNTIL FALL
Tuesday, at 7 pm
Trees Against the Wind
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 D
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Wednesday, June 11, 6 - 8 pm
Weedy Wednesday
Weedy Wednesday
For those unable to help out on Saturdays we have instituted Weedy Wednesday. 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.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Saturday, June 14, 10 am to 3.30 pm
Ultimate Perennial Plant Exchange
Ultimate Perennial Plant Exchange
467 Ajawan Street, Christopher Lake, SK
Check their Facebook Page for details
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Saturday, June 21, 9:00 am to Noon
Labour and Learn
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.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Saturday, June 21, 9 am to 6.30 pm
Prairie Peony Society - 2025 Peony Show
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
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Sunday, June 22, 1:00 pm to 4.00 pm
Garden Tour
Garden Tour
This is a self-drive garden tour. Free to the public.
Start point - 2002 Pembina Ave. or 218 O'Brien Terrace (via Lenore Dr., Silverwood Rd.)
There are three gardens on the tour. Two were visited last year in July, but this visit will showcase spring perennials which are at their best early in the season.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Sunday, June 22, 1;30 pm
Friends of the Forestry Farm House - Bench dedication Program
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
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Wednesday, July 2, 6 - 8 pm
Weedy Wednesday
Weedy Wednesday
For those unable to help out on Saturdays we have instituted Weedy Wednesday. 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.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Saturday, July 12, 9:00 am to Noon
Labour and Learn
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.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Sunday, July 13, 1:00 pm to 4.00 pm
Garden Tour
Garden Tour
This is a self-drive garden tour. Free to the public. Starting locations to be announced.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Wednesday, July 23, 6 - 8 pm
Weedy Wednesday
Weedy Wednesday
For those unable to help out on Saturdays we have instituted Weedy Wednesday. 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.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Sunday, July 27, 1;30 pm
Friends of the Forestry Farm House - Heritage Walking Tour
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
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Saturday, August 9, 9:00 am to Noon
Labour and Learn
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.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Wednesday, August 20, 6 - 8 pm
Weedy Wednesday
Weedy Wednesday
For those unable to help out on Saturdays we have instituted Weedy Wednesday. 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.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Thursday, August 28, 7.00 pm
Fall Plant and Seed Exchange
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.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Sunday, August 24, 1;30 pm
Friends of the Forestry Farm House - Heritage Walking Tour
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
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Saturday, September 6, 9:00 am to Noon
Labour and Learn
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.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Wednesday, September 24, 7 pm*** Depending on the availability of venue
Trees Against the Wind
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
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Saturday, October 4, 9:00 am to Noon
Labour and Learn
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.
Google Sites
Report abuse