SHA AGM and Convention

Calling all RHS members!

You are invited to register for the SHA AGM.  The Saskatchewan Horticultural Association (SHA) together with the Regina Horticultural Society (RHS) are hosting the SHA AGM and Convention on Friday, October 2nd and Saturday, October 3rd at the Atrium at the University of Regina. The Atrium is a beautiful venue with large windows offering lots of light and views of the Dr. Barber Academic Green and The RPIRG Green Patch Garden (Regina Public Interest Research Group).  RPIRG and RHS have an ongoing partnership to enhance community engagement.

Two days of speakers, lots of free door prizes, a silent auction, good food, fun and entertainment. The general public is also invited to register to attend this event. Come join other gardening enthusiasts to learn more about some of your favourite topics and hear what other horticultural societies around the province have been doing this past year.  An excellent way to engage with gardeners from other communities.

Speakers and topics include:

  • (Friday) Dr. James Tansey, SK Agriculture and Food, Red Lily Beetle – New Developments
  • (Friday) Naomi Hansen, Author of Only in Saskatchewan, will give highlights of her new book, Building a Sustainable Kitchen.
  • (Saturday) Olena Mudriievska, Photographer, Tips for Using Your Phone’s Camera
  • (Saturday)Sheila Bonneteau, Master Gardener, Preparing your Garden for Winter
  • (Saturday) Ellen Misfeldt, U of S Plant Sciences Dept, Container Gardening

Attendees have the following options:

Friday and Saturday Convention and Friday Banquet – Cost $120.00

Friday Convention and Banquet – Cost $80.00

Saturday Convention including lunch and refreshments – Cost $80.00

Extra Banquet Tickets – Cost $30.00

Public parking is availible at the university who will charge regular rates on Friday, Saturday is free.

Non members RHS are also invited to this event. If you would like to bring someone simply fill out another form and submit.

Please fill out the registration form by clicking on this link. Send payment by e-transfer to saskhortassoc@gmail.com. If you have any questions please email Linda Hecker lindahecker@reginahortsociety.ca

Registration Deadline is September 15

Fertilizers: All you Want to Know

Ashley Esakin

September 28 at St Paul’s Cathedral 7pm 

Ashley Esakin is a Saskatchewan gardening educator, soil scientist, and the creator behind the popular online platform Gardening in Canada

She graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Science majoring in Soil Science. Her content focuses on applying scientific principles to everyday gardening, indoor plant care, and cold-climate growing.

She shares science-backed gardening advice across multiple channels, including her Gardening in Canada YouTube Channel and her @gardeningincanada Instagram profile.

Notice of Annual General Meeting
Regina Horticultural Society Inc.
7 PM, Thursday, October 29th
St. Paul’s Anglican Church
The AGM information package will be emailed to every RHS member in advance of the meeting.