{"id":355,"date":"2023-11-23T21:46:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-23T21:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reginahortsociety.ca\/spring2023\/?page_id=355"},"modified":"2026-04-13T14:06:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T20:06:24","slug":"social-events","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/reginahortsociety.ca\/index.php\/social-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Special Events"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

RHS members are invited to several events each year to build friendships and connections in our gardening community. You can find out about these events via our newsletter and will be also posted on Facebook and Instagram. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Special Events Director – Linda Hecker<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Click here to become a member<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Seedy Saturday Regina<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

March 7<\/strong>– Seedy Saturdays<\/strong> are locally organized by members of Seeds of Diversity<\/strong><\/em> across Canada, featuring seed saving and seed exchanges, as well as local vendors with sustainably produced goods. This is an opportunity for seed growers and savers to sell and trade seeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The goal of this event is to raise awareness about seed sovereignty and food security, while building community. Children are welcome and included in this day, usually with a special table or program for them.   Click here to go to Seedy Saturday Regina Facebook <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RHS members bring saved seeds from their gardens to share with the public free of charge. Many attendees come to our booth to ask us questions about the seeds, gardening and the RHS. We sell memberships at this time as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Annual Plant Sale<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

May 16 <\/strong>– RHS yearly plant sale fundraiser is held at the Victoria Square Mall. Our members and sponsors donate plants which we sell to the public. Donations include, seedlings, seeds, bulbs, perennials, and houseplants. Lots of opportunity to volunteer and donate plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Members’ Spring Social<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

June 25<\/strong>– Members only are invited to a summer social. Dinner is supplied by the board. Come, enjoy meeting other members and getting to know more about the board and what we do. We have a “drop and swap” table where members bring items such as plants, tools and books to give away or trade. And of course there are door prizes. Invitations to this event will be emailed to all of our members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Walk, Talk, & Gawk Garden Tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

July 12 <\/strong>– The RHS annual Walk Talk & Gawk garden tour is in July when our gardens are in their full glory. Members volunteer their gardens and yards to be included in the tour. Tour passes are free for members and only $5.00 for the public. RHS members have some of the most creative and amazing gardens and it is so inspiring to see what our gardeners create. Members who would like to offer their garden to feature on the tour please Contact Us<\/a>, Debra Needham is the coordinator for this event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Photos from the 2024 Walk Talk & Gawk tour<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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October 2-3<\/strong> Sask Horicultural Association AGM Convention in Regina<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Christmas Social<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

December 10<\/strong> – Christmas social members only, we celebrate another year of gardening and friendship. The board provides turkey and fixings, the members bring sides and desserts as pot luck. The social features a dinner, games, prizes, a presentation from our summer GRIN grant recipient and opportunities to visit friends old and new. Invitations to this event will be emailed to all of our members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RHS members are invited to several events each year to build friendships and connections in our gardening community. You can find out about these events via our newsletter and will be also posted on Facebook and Instagram. Special Events Director – Linda Hecker Seedy Saturday Regina March 7– Seedy Saturdays are locally organized by members of Seeds of Diversity across Canada, featuring seed saving and seed exchanges, as well as local vendors with sustainably produced goods. This is an opportunity for seed growers and savers to sell and trade seeds. The goal of this event is to raise awareness about … <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":457,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-355","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":126,"url":"https:\/\/reginahortsociety.ca\/index.php\/board-of-directors\/","url_meta":{"origin":355,"position":0},"title":"Board of Directors","author":"katharinegarner","date":"November 16, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"2025 RHS Board members. 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