The Regina Horticultural Society is dedicated to keeping the City of Regina and Saskatchewan green and beautiful. Through education and community involvement the society teaches and practices gardening specific to our Canadian climate zone . The society encourages and supports all who have a green thumb, and those that hope to acquire one.
Canada Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Education
The RHS offers a variety of programs, workshops, bus tours and events throughout the year. Our activities include guest speaker presentations, an annual Spring Plant Sale, The Regina Home & Garden Show, The Plant World display setup at the the Queen City Ex and our Fall Garden Festival display at the Golden Mile. Our Calendar page outlines the upcoming programs for 2010 which educate, promote, and encourage gardening in the Regina and surrounding area. We offer something for gardeners of all skills and interest levels. For more more information about the RHS, please checkout other sections of this site.
The Canadian Tomato Project
With an ever increasing interest in eating healthier and an economy which is slowly recovering, more and more people are looking to plant gardens and grow their own vegetables, and more and more of these people are becoming interested in heritage vegetables.
What are heritage vegetables? Heritage vegetables are varieties that have been passed on from generation to generation through seed collection and have not been crossed with other lines known as Hybrids. The characteristics of heritage plants remain true to their original form, with most being more flavourful than the hybrid varieties.
At our annual Spring plant sale, heritage plants tend to sell out very quickly especially the tomatoes. Because of this demand for heritage tomatoes, the Regina Horticultural Society has undertaken to promote and encourage the Canadian Tomato Project, Please Read On
Membership
Joining the Regina Horticultural Society is the perfect way to grow your gardening skills throughout the year from the experience and expertise of other members, guest speakers, newsletter articles and participation in social activities. We extend an invitation to join our Society, please see our enrollment section.
Volunteering with the Regina Horticultural Society is a great way to meet new people, use your skills and learn new ones. You will find a friendly social atmosphere at our volunteer events, and will be surrounded by those who share your interest in gardening.
Volunteers play an important role at the Society. There are many ways to become active. The Society has a number of events throughout the year with a variety of positions; there is something for every volunteer.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Support the Hort
Funding for the Society's operations comes from proceeds from the various events, plant sale, membership fees, donations and corporate sponsorships. An elected executive also provides governance and support, and a dedicated team of volunteers help to carry out the numerous activities.
Our "Keeping Regina Beautiful Raffle continues, with the second draw to take place March 25, 2010 for a NetBook. Please Support the Hort by trying your luck at the fun "Pay What You Pull" tickets.
Gardening Help
Do you have a question about gardening? Contact us . We would love to share our expertise and knowledge with you.
Our January educational meeting featured Fran's House of Herbs, please Read On to see what Fran had to advise about growing herbs for nutrional value.
Also please check the RHS Community Bulletin Board for various other informative items posted to our website by request from different organizations.
Feedback
We always welcome suggestions how we can improve on our website. Is there a program or speaker that you would like to see? Are there events or interesting fundraisers you'd like to share? Please email us and we will do our utmost to make things happen.
We hope you will enjoy your visit and come back often.
Let's keep growing!
