The speakers RHS chooses are experts in their field, exploring topics of interest to our members. Coffee and snacks are always served as well as door prizes.
Education Director – Ruth Adema
Mandated since our inception to educate members and the general public about horticulture, and to promote and support gardening in Regina and the surrounding area. Learn about our mission and beginnings from 1896.
The RHS educational presentations and workshops are held at St Paul’s Cathedral, 1861 McIntyre St, Regina unless otherwise posted. All of our regular education events are included with membership, tickets are sold to non-members at the door admission is $5.00.
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Education Sessions 2026
Thurs., January 22 Landscape Design Incorporating Indigenous Prairie Plants Ingrid Thiessen
Ingrid Thiessen is a retired landscape architect with an interest in native plants. She is a long-time member of the Regina Horticulture Society, Nature Regina, and the Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan.
Throughout her career she has experimented with native plants. An ecology professor was an early key catalyst and she was encouraged by many people, including her husband, who said, you must attend Prairie Conservation Action Plan conferences.
First hand experience using native plants, helping weed in small native plant projects, and watching plants either fail or survive gives her a unique perspective. Walks with her husband through native landscapes and noteworthy native plant projects has also been of benefit. She has attended Pollinator Partnership lectures which has improved her understanding of the connection between plants and pollinators. Ingrid’s photo presentation will provide design methods to consider when using native plants in your yard from container plants to acreage considerations.
Wed., February 25 Cutting Gardens Floral Arrangements Lesley at Lark Farm
Thurs., March 26 Mindful Regenerative Gardening – Above and Below Ground (Elphinstone Senior’s Centre) Bluesette Campbell
An Evening at the Greenhouse Series:
- Tues., May 5 6:30 p.m. An Evening at Sherwood Greenhouse Garden Centre
- Thurs., May 7 6:30 p.m. An Evening at Plant Ranch
Thurs., May 28 Optimizing Rainwater Catchment and Usage in the Context of Climate Peregrine Landscape Construction
Thurs., September 28 Fertilizers: All you Want to Know Ashley Esakin
Thurs., October 29 House Plants, how to choose plants for your home environment Rachelle from Little Big Plant Co.
*Sat. November 21 10:00-11:30am Hobby Greenhouses (location TBD) Jackie Bantle
Highlights from past Education Sessions
Creating a Unique Christmas Table Decoration
Philip Rispen, of Sherwood Greenhouse and Garden Centre led a Christmas Decor Workshop Nov 27 for our members. Everyone really enjoyed the experience and went home with a lovely center piece.
Education is at the heart of the Horticultural Society.