Education is at the heart of the Horticultural Society. 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.
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 Sessions for 2024/25
Thursday, September 26,2024
Overwintering Plants – Sheila Bonneteau, Mannequin Garden, Regina
Thursday, October 24, 2024*
Creating a Food Forest from an Abandoned Garden Space – Denise Mlazgar, lifetime RHS member, Fort Qu’Appelle
Thursday, January 30, 2025 (Zoom)
Resilient Gardening in Extreme Weather Conditions – Sheryl Normandeau & Janet Morose, Calgary, AB
Friday, February 28 2025*
Vermiculture & Living Soil – Martin Duipuis, Smiley Worms, Brandon Manitoba
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Gardening in Small Spaces: the How-Tos & Pros and Cons – Ashley Esakin, Gardening in Canada, Saskatoon (presented via Zoom to an in-person audience)
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Trees! Trees! Trees – Derek Barr, Forestry, Wascana Centre, Regina
Education Director – Ruth Adema