{"id":627,"date":"2023-12-02T18:10:45","date_gmt":"2023-12-02T18:10:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reginahortsociety.ca\/spring2023\/?page_id=627"},"modified":"2026-09-18T18:37:56","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T00:37:56","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/reginahortsociety.ca\/","title":{"rendered":"SHA AGM and Convention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#568976;color:#568976\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Calling all RHS members!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are invited to register for the SHA AGM.&nbsp; 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 <a href=\"https:\/\/rpirg.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(Regina Public Interest Research Group)<\/a>.&nbsp; RPIRG and RHS have an ongoing partnership to enhance community engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.&nbsp; An excellent way to engage with gardeners from other communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Speakers and topics include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>(Friday) Dr. James Tansey, SK Agriculture and Food,<em> Red Lily Beetle \u2013 New Developments<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(Friday) Naomi Hansen, Author of <em>Only in Saskatchewan<\/em>, will give highlights of her new book, <em>Building a Sustainable Kitchen.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(Saturday) Olena Mudriievska, Photographer, <em>Tips for Using Your Phone\u2019s Camera<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(Saturday)Sheila Bonneteau, Master Gardener, <em>Preparing your Garden for Winter<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>(Saturday) Ellen Misfeldt, U of S Plant Sciences Dept, <em>Container Gardening<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Attendees have the following options:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Friday and Saturday Convention and Friday Banquet &#8211; Cost $120.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Friday Convention and Banquet &#8211; Cost $80.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Saturday Convention including lunch and refreshments &#8211; Cost $80.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Extra Banquet Tickets &#8211; Cost $30.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Public parking is availible at the university who will charge regular rates on Friday, Saturday is free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Non members RHS are also invited to this event. If you would like to bring someone simply fill out another form and submit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/ECfzL6wjUPdvZz717\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to register for the SHA conference<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Send payment by e-transfer to saskhortassoc@gmail.com. If you have any questions please email Linda Hecker lindahecker@reginahortsociety.ca<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Registration Deadline is September 22, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fertilizers: All you Want to Know<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ashley Esakin<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>September 24 at St Paul\u2019s Cathedral 7pm&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"83\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/reginahortsociety.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ash-esh.jpg?resize=500%2C83&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/reginahortsociety.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ash-esh.jpg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/reginahortsociety.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/ash-esh.jpg?resize=300%2C50&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ashley Esakin is a Saskatchewan gardening educator, soil scientist, and the creator behind the popular online platform Gardening in Canada<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She shares science-backed gardening advice across multiple channels, including her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/goto?url=CAESaQHrOzAVJtLSr8RvmtGfxvGeBfjRz3cixyO7hxW7SQR-y2QbG7PSRJLWqwhuOofrB6HIBBmfGmZRLFWm1oD3UVg-WJhtI24nLtSRfXJJ2AW2zir8Lr3UlzEYN7lo0sIF_CMUlMQgT5m9pA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Gardening in Canada YouTube Channel<\/strong><\/a> and her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/goto?url=CAESagHrOzAVCjMQtRWIC2liwvU7mybrJmV8luQKOAF2tZLXXzZMMH2_OFbESLan5M2asYMpP9cLKgNUFAAVuQ3uvDvZCkTHAhzHsgr1uphEyQdZLnTk4bKtvgp17_VnI1dldhd8p7zAw2Ibz74\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>@gardeningincanada Instagram<\/strong><\/a> profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/reginahortsociety.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rhs-agm-leaves.jpeg?resize=500%2C333&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2360\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.501508211373031;width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/reginahortsociety.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rhs-agm-leaves.jpeg?w=500&amp;ssl=1 500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/reginahortsociety.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rhs-agm-leaves.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/reginahortsociety.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/rhs-agm-leaves.jpeg?resize=420%2C280&amp;ssl=1 420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Notice of Annual General Meeting<\/strong><br>Regina Horticultural Society Inc.<br>7 PM, Thursday, October 29th<br>St. Paul&#8217;s Anglican Church<br>The AGM information package will be emailed to every RHS member in advance of the meeting.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Calling all RHS members! You are invited to register for the SHA AGM.&nbsp; 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).&nbsp; RPIRG and RHS have an ongoing partnership to enhance community engagement. Two days of speakers, lots of free door prizes, &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2359,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"Full day horticultural workshop hosted by the Regina Horticultural Society at the UofR. A selection of topical courses offered by local and UofS gardening experts. 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Special Events Director - Linda Hecker Click here to become a member Seedy\u2026","rel":"","context":"Similar post","block_context":{"text":"Similar post","link":""},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/reginahortsociety.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/garden-r.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/reginahortsociety.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/garden-r.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/reginahortsociety.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/garden-r.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/reginahortsociety.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/garden-r.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/reginahortsociety.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/garden-r.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":146,"url":"https:\/\/reginahortsociety.ca\/index.php\/membership\/","url_meta":{"origin":627,"position":4},"title":"Membership","author":"katharinegarner","date":"November 18, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"2026 Memberships are available and will be active from time of purchase until March 30, 2027. 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