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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:

gardening.usask.ca

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Wednesday, January 24, at 7:00 pm

Natural Spaces

Welcome Renny Grilz from the Meewasin Valley Authority, to talk about natural spaces in and around Saskatoon. The MVA's plans for the future, and perhaps wilding your own garden space

Cliff Wright Multipurpose Room at Lakewood Civic Centre.

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Wednesday, February 28, at 7:00 pm

AGM and Plant Sale Preview

Cliff Wright Auditorium

Lakewood Civic Centre  - 1653 McKercher Drive

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Saturday, March 9, 2024, from 10 am to 3 pm

Seedy Saturday

St Mary's Education and Wellness Centre - 327 Avenue N South 

Come visit our table to renew your membership in the Saskatchewan Perennial Society

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March 22-24

Gardenscape

Come visit our booth to renew your membership in the Saskatchewan Perennial Society

Prairieland Park

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Saturday, May 11, 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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Tuesday, May 28, 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, June 1, 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 22, 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, 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

Starting gardens:

TBA

Receive the addresses for the other gardens at either of these locations. This is a self-drive garden  tour. Free to the public.

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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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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.

TBA