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Saskatoon Horticultural Society – July 2019

MISSION STATEMENT

The Saskatoon Horticultural Society promotes the enjoyment, art, knowledge and

public awareness of horticulture and safe environmental practices to its members and

the public, of all ages.

Web: www.saskatoonhortsociety.ca

E-mail: [email protected]

Facebook: facebook.com/SaskatoonHortSociety

Instagram: instagram.com/saskatoonhorticulturalsociety/

From the Editor

Welcome to the summer edition of the SHS newsletter.

Thanks to all who contributed to make this newsletter newsworthy. Featured are summaries

of our most recent events, a photo feature of topiary, a virtual pond tour, and a tribute to

one of our life members.

Don’t miss out on our annual Passport Tour on Saturday July 20 and the Garage Sale

Fundraiser on Saturday August 24. If you have volunteered for any of our events, you will

receive an invitation to the Volunteer Appreciation BBQ to be held on Sunday August 11.

All contributions to the newsletter are welcome ... articles, reviews, photos, columns, events.

If you have anything to share just forward it to [email protected]. We would

love to hear from our membership.

Enjoy the summer!

Jennifer Osachoff

All contributions to the newsletter are welcome ... articles, reviews, photos, columns, events. If you have anything to share just forward it to [email protected]

Don’t forget to let us know if there are any changes to your address, email, or telephone numbers.

SA S K A T O O N HO R T I C U L T U R A L SO C I E T Y NE W S

106 YE A R S O F GR O W I N G

July 2019

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Message from the Board

Submitted by Karen Trimble, Chairperson for June 2019

It looks like June has brought some spring like weather with much needed rain and milder

temperatures to Saskatoon. If you’re like me, you’ve been trying to spend as much time as

possible in your gardens with a never ending to-do list!

May was a busy month for the SHS with our Spring Plant and Water Gardening Fundraiser

held on Saturday May 11th from 9-2pm at The Centre Mall. Thank you to all the directors and

volunteers who pitched in to help make this event a success!

On Thursday May 23rd in partnership with NatureCity Festival and the Garden Patch there was

a hands-on workshop presented by Jeff Boone on Honey Bees. Jeff showed the workshop

participants how to maintain and set up a new hive.

Upcoming events: the Passport Tour is just around the corner on July 20th from 12pm to

4pm. We have 6 yards included in the tour. Passports will be available for purchase as at

Early's or Dutch Growers for $15 per person the first week of July. Sandra Schweder is

looking for volunteers to help out with the tour. If you are able to help in any capacity please

email: [email protected].

Announcement:

The family of Myrna Dedick invites SHS members to

a Come and Go Tea in celebration of her 80th

Birthday on August 3, 2019 from 1-4 p.m. at McLure

United Church (4025 Taylor Street). Myrna served

many years on the SHS board and is one of our life

members.



Scheduled events:


Recent events:

Spring Plant and Water Gardening Fundraiser – Saturday May 11:

By Karen Trimble

The SHS 2019 Spring Plant and Water Gardening Fundraiser was held on Saturday May 11th

from 9-2pm at The Centre Mall in the Co-op parking lot. It was a cool crisp day, but

thankfully that did not keep the shoppers away. Thank you to the 9 vendors for bringing in a

wonderful selection of plants, artwork (photography), and pond supplies to sell and for

sharing your gardening expertise!

This year, in addition to bringing in a variety of annuals, perennials, herbs, vegetables and

grasses we also had some Mother’s Day hanging baskets and pots for sale. SHS

memberships and cherry pitters were also available for purchase.

Thank you to all the volunteers, SHS Directors, and shoppers who helped to make this

fundraiser a success! All proceeds from our fundraiser go directly to our scholarship

initiatives, workshops and tours. Special thanks to the Spring Plant Sale Committee: Marj

Meger, Jackie Lysyshyn, Pat and Harvey Heshka for helping to organize this event. Thanks to

Edwin Zarycki for transporting our plants as well as Don Greer and Nancy Hanson for

donating marigolds and ‘Teddy Bear’ sunflowers to give away to the kids at the sale.


NatureCity Festival Workshop – Thursday May 23:

Photos and Text by Adrian Werner

All about Bees workshop: You should have Been there!

How close would you get to a bee? How about 1,000 bees? For Jeff Boone, the volunteer

beekeeper at the Staskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre Garden Patch, the answer is

pretty close. On May 23rd the SHS, Jeff Boone, and the Garden Patch partnered to put on a

workshop all about honeybees as a part of Wild About Saskatoon’s NatureCity Festival.

Beekeeping is legal in Saskatoon and organizations like the Saskatoon Bee Club exist to

support and strengthen the community of

beekeepers. But even though this pastime has

been gaining popularity in the last decade there

are not a lot of places in Saskatoon where people

visit an active hive. This is why the SHS has been

so excited to provide an opportunity to get close

and personal with the bees.

The workshop started with Jeff talking about hives

and how beekeeping works. He talked about the

tools needed, the startup costs, and how to make

the hobby sustainable. Then workshop attendees

put on bee suits and got to discover how close they want to get to a hive. It was rewarding to

see people as they got more comfortable around the hives. At first we all kept a very


respectful distance, but when it was clear that the

bees were more interested in doing the “waggle

dance” than stinging, everyone crowded in for a

closer look.

Unfortunately not everything was well with the hive.

When we opened it up we discovered that the bees

had a high Varroa Mite load. This is not good news.

Mites are one of the main pests responsible for the

loss of so many hives globally. Her royal highness,

the queen bee, also did not make an appearance

during the workshop. But even bad news provided a

teaching moment. Jeff took this opportunity to talk

about how to manage the multitude of risks that

keep beekeepers on their toes.

Beekeeping is also full of rewards. Every hive has its

own personality and this one is very laid back which

makes it perfect for teaching. We also learned that a

single hive can produce hundreds of pounds of honey in a single year. These are certainly

busy bees! All that honey gets processed and distributed to emergency food baskets at the

Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre.

I am very happy to say that with the help of some generous donors the situation for the

hives at the Garden Patch has improved. Jeff was even able to purchase an additional hive for

the demonstration area. With these improvements, more bee suits, and a new hive, the SHS

looks forward to offering this workshop many more times in the future.

You can visit the Garden Patch between May and September and see the bee hives during

their open hours:

Monday: 12:00-3:00

Tuesday, Thursday: 10:00-3:00

Wednesday: 10:00-8:00

Friday: Closed

Saturday: 12:00-4:00 (except for long weekends)


Photo Feature: Amazing Topiaries

Submitted by Al Ritchie


Photo Feature:

Photos by Loreen Munro

The Munro family lives south of Dundurn on in idyllic rural prairie setting. Loreen was an

active member of the Prairie Water Gardening Society until its dissolution in 2018 and now

continues to be a member of the SHS. Because of her location, she has not been able to

show her pond and garden on any of our tours. So here is her virtual tour! Enjoy.


Special Feature: What I Do to Prepare for a Show – Elsie Esler

Submitted by Nancy Hanson We no longer have a Horticultural Show but Elsie Esler, long time SHS member and Best

Contributor in show, has some good gardening advice. Sadly, she left this world on April 30,

2019 at the age of 91. In honour to her and her service to the Saskatoon Horticultural

Society, we print the following:

I start in the New Year because I send for my seeds. Stokes, Dominion, T & T & Lindenberg.

I take last years show book + this years catalogue + go down the list of flowers + veg +

decide which ones I would like to grow to show + order the seeds. When they come I put

them in the freezer because some seeds need to be chilled + I always keep my left over

seeds in the freezer so they last better + longer.

Jan: I start my tuberous and fibrous Begonias and Lisianthus and most perennials.

Mid Feb: Spanish onions, Dusty Miller + Victoria Salvia

Mid March: Lobelia, Pansies, mini size Carnations, Dianthus, Impatiens, Snaps, Matricaria

Late March: Petunias, Dwarf Marigolds, Tomatoes, Asters, Nicotiana, Rudbeckia

Early to Mid April: Cosmos, Phlox, Sunflowers, Tall Marigolds, Stocks, Celosia, Lavatera,

Ageratum, Verbena, Statice

Late April: Zinnia

Stokes catalogue has a lot of info in it.

Check my houseplants about 2 wks before to decide what I’m going to show + groom them.

Take a walk through the garden to get an idea what might be good for show. Check them off

in the show book. Also canning can be got ready + boxed before hand.

Order show tags + file them out ahead of time. I put my tags on at home. Ready for the

show table.

I use one half of my garage. I have tables to work on out there, + my vases are there.

I take an electric kettle out there + have hot water to mix for warm water for the vases.

When I get the flowers picked I arrange them in the vase + put the show tags on with elastic

band or string.

I also use the kettle for dipping stems in for a few seconds or you can use a candle to sear

the stems of: Zinnia, Dahlia, + milky stems like butterfly weed. I also use a hammer on

woody stems so they will take up water (Chrysanthemums, Per. Phlox). Cutting should be

done late in the afternoon or early morning.

The hardest part is picking 3 or 5 perfect stems + to me the more you have to choose from

the harder it is. So you just pick the best you can. The flower that have just opened + try to

get one all the same size + same color if possible.

You can cut Asters + Carnations 2 day early because they last longer than some others. I do

most of my picking the day before. Sweet Peas I pick in the morning of the day I leave.

To transport I put shredded paper in boxes to pack the flowers in the vases into the boxes +

the shredded paper if deep enough keeps them upright.


What’s Growing?

I found these edible Agaricus sp. mushrooms

growing my my bergenia batch. They were

yummy! Jennifer Osachoff

SK prairie pincushion cactus

[Mamillaria vivipara] Grown by Jennifer Osachoff

Teddybear sunflowers – the results of the seeds

given out at this year’s Gardenscape. Grown by

Kathy McMillan

After several tries, finally a successful over-wintering of

shooting star [Dodecatheon sp.] Jennifer Osachoff


Bulletin Board

Tip for growing tomatoes – Courtesy of Pat Heshka

A big healthy tomato plant uses a lot of magnesium in the growing process and fruit

production process. Adding Epsom Salt to the soil helps tomatoes produce more blossoms,

reduces the chance of getting blossom rot, and helps tomato plants produce bigger fruits.

Plants that lack the right amount of magnesium may also have a decrease in sweetness and

Epsom Salt is a good cheap source of magnesium. The plants absorb it easily and quickly.

After digging your hole for your tomato plant, place roughly 1 tablespoon of Epsom Salt in

the hole and cover the Epsom Salt with a thin layer of soil. Plant the tomato seedling gently

in the hole. (I also add 2 Jobe’s tomato fertilizer spikes on either side of my tomato plants.)

A second method is to mix 1 tablespoon of Epsom Salt in 1 gallon of water and water your

tomato plants with the solution every 2 weeks (warm water will make dissolving easier).

University of Saskatchewan: College of Agriculture and Bioresources

Gardening at the UofS offers free growing information and diagnostics with Gardenline

Online, free and low-cost public workshops and events, and ample ways to connect with local

gardeners and gardening communities. We aim to serve the people of the Canadian Prairies

and Northern Canada so all of our information is proven to work, right here. We realize that

gardening is about more than fruits and flowers – it’s about your health, your community,

and building a relationship with your environment. Visit our Get Involved area to see how you

too can grow green! https://gardening.usask.ca

Gardenline: From May until September, contact the UofS Gardenline at 306-966-5865 or

email [email protected]

City of Saskatoon: Healthy Yards Having a healthy yard and garden benefits you and your community. For tips and tricks on

home composting, water conservation, pesticide reduction, and more, simply browse through

the information on this website: www.saskatoon.ca/healthyyards

There are many downloadable files on all aspects of gardening from growing food to caring

for lawns to urban beekeeping.

https://gardening.usask.ca/


http://www.saskatoon.ca/healthyyards


For many long-time members of the Saskatoon

Horticultural Society, this logo may bring back

memories of our quarterly publication "Garden

Clippings". We are hoping that you loved it so

much that you still have copies lying around

because we want to scan and digitize the whole

print run. Please contact us if you would be willing

to donate your old copies of "garden clippings" so

that we can help us preserve this important part of

Saskatoon's history.

Succulent Identification:

This website has a good overview of succulents and cacti and

can help you identify something you might have but don’t

know what it is.

https://plantsam.com/cacti-succulents/

Kelly Gabrielson is hosting a series of summer markets in Saskatoon and would love to have

some vendors selling plants, flowers and veggies.

Contact Kelly at [email protected] for details and application.

https://plantsam.com/cacti-succulents/



SHS Officers, Directors, and Committees for 2017

If you or anyone you know would like to become a Committee or Board member, just let any

of the current Board members know. Directors’ meetings take place the second Thursday of

each month except November, December, and January.

Committees:

Executive: Nancy Hanson (Secretary), Jill Berenik (Treasurer)

Finance: Jill Berenik (Chair), Chris Zerebeski, Jackie Lysyshyn

Programs: Karen Trimble (Chair), Nancy Hanson, Marj Meger, Sandra Schweder,

Angie Skiba, Marilyn Evanisky, Janelle Unrau, Marilyn Garnett

Membership: Norman Waters (Chair), Chris Zerebeski, Jennifer Osachoff

Communications: Jackie Lysyshyn (Chair), Harvey Heshka, Jennifer Osachoff, Angie Skiba,

Chris Zerebeski

Social/Volunteers: Nancy Hanson (Chair), Carol Lahey-Wiggs, Marj Meger

Scholarships: Angie Skiba (Chair), Norm Waters

Nominations: vacant

Documents: Don Greer (Chair), Janelle Unrau, Chris Zerebeski

Archives: Adrian Werner (Chair), Harvey Heshka, Marg Meger, Chris Zerebeski

Strategic Planning: Janelle Unrau (Chair), Adrian Werner, Don Greer, Chris Zerebeski

Succulent Committee: Marilyn Garnett (Chair)

Directors:

Jill Berenik 306-717-4025 Sandra Schweder 306-384-7793

Marilyn Evanisky 306-477-0038 Angie Skiba 306-242-2320

Nancy Hanson 306-227-6537 Karen Trimble 306-222-1728

Carol Lahey-Wiggs

306-978-8066 Janelle Unrau 306-477-0725

Jackie Lysyshyn 306-373-8313 Norman Waters 306-382-4061

Marj Meger 306-249-1329 Adrian Werner 639-470-3628

Cal Nikiforoff 306-655-1060 Chris Zerebeski 306-281-8921

Jennifer Osachoff 306-934-4638


Membership Information

Memberships run from May 1-April 30. Make sure you sign-up prior to April 30, in order to

take full advantage of the benefits offered.

Choose the basic membership for $15 or include the subscription to The Gardener

Magazine for $30. If you want the newsletter snail mailed to you, please include an additional

$10 for printing and postage. The mailed version is an abbreviated black & white copy and

does not include photos and other selected items. Annual memberships can include two

people from the same address.

You can apply for or renew your SHS membership in the following ways:

1 - Visit us at Seedy Saturday or Gardenscape and sign up or renew your membership in

person! (Cheque or cash only)

2 - By mail

Download and fill out the membership form and mail to the address provided. Please fill

out the membership form and include a cheque payable to the Saskatoon Horticultural

Society.

3 - Online

Download and fill out the membership form and email

to: [email protected] Use our paypal/creditcard option below to select & purchase your membership.

Why you should become a member?

Funding from our membership is essential in helping us fund our scholarship offerings,

programs and events throughout the year.

Show your SHS membership card at the time of purchase in order to receive benefits. SHS membership cards are non-transferable and ID is required prior to purchase. Membership offering varies from each business. If you are unsure, please ask the business prior to purchase.

If you have any questions or concerns about our membership initiative you can send us an email: [email protected]

http://www.saskatoonhortsociety.ca/membership_form_2017_march.pdf

http://www.saskatoonhortsociety.ca/membership_form_2017_march.pdf




Sponsors for 2019

ARBOUR CREST TREE SERVICES

About: We are the most trained arborist crews in the City. Our focus is not on removing

trees but instead we focus on keeping trees and shrubs alive through proper pruning

techniques and plant health care. We also provide tree and shrub spraying and injections,

yard renovations, proper tree and shrub planting, mulch delivery and installation, power

raking and aerating and much more.

Located: Saskatoon area south to Rosetown and north to Cottage country…and maybe

further!

Phone Number: (306) 242-8733

Email: [email protected]

Webpage: arbourcrest.com or follow on Facebook

SHS Benefit: 10% off tree pruning, removals and stump grinding.

Boreal Aquatics

About: Boreal Aquatics specializes in the propagation and sale of native zone 0-3 boreal

wetland and aquatic plants.

Located: Saskatoon

Phone Number: (306) 227-7162


Webpage: www.borealaquatics.com

SHS Benefit: 10% discount on water plants and aquatic fertilizers.

About: Family operated greenhouse and garden center growing quality seasonal plant

material for Saskatchewan gardeners.

Located: 10 minutes south of Saskatoon on Highway 11 SW18-35-04 west of the 3rd

Phone Number: (306) 374-6663

Webpage: clementfarms.ca or follow on Facebook

SHS Benefit: $5 off on any purchase of $50 or more (before taxes).

http://www.arbourcrest.com/


About: Common Ground is a local, family run business that provides quality yard renovations

to plant minded homeowners and businesses. Our prairie ecosystem makes for a challenging

canvas and we pride ourselves in low maintenance design. With our knowledge of plants and

construction, we can help you create a pleasant outdoor space!

Located: Saskatoon and area

Phone Number: 306-850-3010


Facebook: Common Ground

SHS Benefit: Members receive a 10% discount on our standard labor rates.

About: Dieter Martin Greenhouse, founded in 1976, is family owned and operated. Selling

annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, patio pots, vegetables, herbs and a complete line of

hardy trees, shrubs, fruit trees and evergreens. We offer superior product at competitive

price, and are committed to serving our customers in a personal manner that is only

achievable by a family business.

Located: 401 Second Avenue, Langham, SK

Phone Number: (306) 283-4376


Webpage: Dietermartin.ca

SHS Benefit: $5 off on any purchase of $50 or more (before taxes). Gift cards excluded.

About: Follow us on our Facebook and Instagram pages that feature our sales, seminars and

gardening tips. We also provide a regular email newsletter which you can sign-up via our

website.

Located: 1818 Central Ave, Saskatoon, SK

Phone Number: (306) 249-1222


Webpage: dutchgrowers.com or follow on Facebook and Instagram

SHS Benefit: $5 off on any purchase of $50 or more (before taxes). Gift cards excluded.


http://www.facebook.com/commongroundyxe


About: Two locations in Saskatoon selling garden supplies, seeds, fertilizers, pet supplies,

livestock feeds, grass and forage seed, golf course supplies, statuary, fountains, pond

supplies and more since 1907!

Located: 1615 Lorne Avenue, Saskatoon, SK and 502 51st Street East, Saskatoon, SK

Phone Number: (306) 931-1982 (Head Office) or 1-800-667-1159 (Toll Free)

Website: earlysgarden.com or follow on Facebook

SHS Benefit: 10% discount on regular-priced plant and horticultural merchandise only and

not on special deals already in place or gift cards.

About: All are welcome in Saskatchewan’s largest greenhouse and garden center! With over

1100 different varieties of flowering plants and about 420 different trees and shrubs, just ask

one of our knowledgeable staff, we would be happy to help! Come on in anytime from May 1st

to September 30.

Located: 310 Valley Road, SK

Phone Number: (306) 382-7352

Email: [email protected] or follow on Facebook

Webpage: floralacres.ca

SHS Benefit: 10% discount on regular-priced plant and horticultural merchandise only and


About: Providing friendly, helpful advice since 1936. We welcome you to stop by our 8000

square foot greenhouse and find annuals, perennials, hanging baskets, and much more! Our

outdoor container yard offers a great selection of evergreens, fruit, roses, shade trees,

shrubs, and all of your garden care needs.

Located: Highway 16 & Boychuk Drive, Saskatoon, SK

Phone Number: (306) 477-0713


Webpage: lakeshoregardencentre.com or follow on Facebook

SHS Benefit: 10% discount on regular plant material only and not on special deals already

in place or gift cards.


http://floralacres.ca/


Mother Earth Greenhouses Located: Daisy Lane South, Clavet, SK

Phone Number: (306) 931-4133


Webpage: motherearthgreenhouses.com

SHS Benefit: 10% discount on regular-priced plant and horticultural merchandise and not on

special deals already in place or gift cards.

SUTHERLAND GARDEN MARKET

Located: 1215 Central Avenue or 502 51st Street (Early’s Greenhouse)

Phone Number: (306) 668-0313

SHS Benefit: 10% discount on regular plant and horticultural merchandise only and not on

special deals already in place or gift cards.

About: “Discover a Refuge in Your Own Backyard” Wild Birds Unlimited nature Shop has all

your backyard bird requirements, the best birdseed in town, wild bird advice, optics, nature

books, garden accents, unique gifts, bat houses, regular guest speakers, and a lot more cool

stuff.

Located: 2600 8th Street East, Saskatoon, SK

Phone Number: (306) 955-2473

Webpage: Follow on Facebook

SHS Benefit: 10% discount on regular-priced-bird/garden-products-only and not on special

deals already in place or gift cards.

About: The new centre is located in Brighton (303 Owen Manor), 500 metres west of its

former location near the corner of Highway 5 and McOrmond Drive. The assortment of

products from around the world was chosen for their unique features and high quality.

Besides the expanded and renewed retail departments, Wilson’s increased their landscape

and rental centre to offer better products and service to contractors and residential

customers.

Located: 303 Owen Manor, Saskatoon, SK

Phone Number: (306) 955-9580


Webpage: wilsonsgreenhouse.ca or follow on Facebook and Instagram

SHS Benefit: 10% Discount on regular-priced plant and horticultural merchandise only and


PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! IF YOU ARE A BUSINESS THAT WOULD LIKE TO GAIN EXPOSURE BY OFFERING SHS MEMBERS A DISCOUNT OR

BENEFIT, PLEASE EMAIL: [email protected]


http://www.wilsonsgreenhouse.ca/



Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are always needed so join the fun and network with other garden-minded people.

Time commitment can be a little or a lot - it depends on you! Meet interesting people, see

gardens and get ideas for your own place whether you have a large yard or just a balcony.

You won’t be on your own, so don’t be shy about volunteering.

Gardenscape: Help out as a volunteer staffing our booth or as part of the organizing

committee.

Spring Plant and Garden Sale Fundraiser: Help out as a volunteer or sell your own

plants at this annual event in May.

Garden Passport Tours: Be a “greeter” at the gardens on the tour or help with other jobs.

Garden Selection Committee: These people “preview” gardens for inclusion on the tours.

If you know of a garden that might be suitable for a tour -- your own or someone else’s --

please let us know.

End of Summer Garage Sale: Come and help us sell donated household items, plants and

garden related items within a scenic corner of the City.

If you are interested in volunteering in any way or have ideas for the SHS to try,

please email the SHS at: [email protected] or contact one of the

Directors. Suggestions are always welcome.

Scholarships

As part of SHS commitment to the encouragement of horticulture in this area, we are proud

to provide scholarships to assist in horticultural education. Three scholarships are available:

SHS bursary: $1500 is awarded annually to a student of horticultural science at the

University of Saskatchewan. Application deadline: October 15.

Prairie Horticulture Certificate: $1000 scholarship awarded annually for a student in the

Prairie Horticulture Certificate Program through the University of Saskatchewan. Application

deadline: September 30.

Butterfield Scholarship: $600 awarded to a student in the Master Gardener Program at

either the University of Saskatchewan or the Saskatoon School of Horticulture. Application

deadline: April 30 and August 31.

The SHS is pleased to be selling Norpro Cherry Pitters to help in funding these

scholarships. These cherry pitters are excellent - easy to clean, quick (a 4 litre pail takes

about 10 minutes) and easy on the hands. The SHS is also raising funds and awareness in

support of pollen bees by selling Pollen Bee Nests.

If you would like more information, or are interested in supporting the Society’s fundraising

efforts by purchasing any of these items, please contact Bill at 306-249-1329. These items

are also available at Gardenscape (March) as well as the Garden and Plant Sale (May). You

can always check our Calendar of Events on the website at saskatoonhortsociety.ca for

more details on dates and times.



SHS Events 2019

July 20: Passport Tour: A “Drive Yourself” self-guided tour of some of Saskatoon’s finest

gardens. Passports are available for purchase at Early’s and Dutch Growers. Details on our

website.

August 11: Volunteer Appreciation Barbeque: By invitation only.

August 24: End of Summer Garage Sale: Clean out your garages, sheds, and

basements. Donate to the SHS garage sale. Proceeds from the sale go toward funding the

scholarships and other SHS events. Details are available on our website and in future

newsletters.

November 16: Annual General Meeting: Details will be made available on our website

and in future newsletters.

Other Events Around the City

Canadian Prairie Lily Society: Annual Lily Show – Friday July 19 from 12 pm to 9 pm and

Saturday July 20 from 9:30 am to 4 pm. Location is The Mall at Lawson Heights. Annual Bulb

Sales - TBA. Information on the website: www.prairielily.ca/

Native Plant Society of Saskatchewan: This group provides valuable resources for

education, workshops, field tours, and conferences for our area. Details at www.npss.sk.ca/

NEST Secret Garden Tour: Sunday July 28 at 1:00 pm. Tickets are available from Dutch

Growers and other locations TBA. Details at https://nestsaskatoon.net/

Saskatchewan Orchid Society: Monthly meetings are held at Luthercare Village every 4th

Saturday at 1:30 with guest speakers, workshops, and orchids both for sale and raffle.

Newcomers are always welcome. Details at www.saskorchids.com/

Saskatchewan Perennial Society: Monthly informational meetings are held at Emmanuel

Anglican Church on the 4th Wednesday at 7:30 with guest speakers. Everyone is welcome.

Garden tours, Labour and Learn, plant and seed exchanges make this an active society with

lots on the go. Plant and Seed Exchange (members only) – Sunday September 15 at 1:30

pm. Garden Tours – Sunday June 9 at 2:00 pm and Sunday July 14 at 2:00 pm. Details at

www.saskperennial.ca/

Saskatoon Nature Society: This active group promotes a wide range of nature programs,

events, and field trips throughout the year. Monthly meetings are held at the University on

the 3rd Thursday at 7:30 pm. Visit their website at www.saskatoonnaturesociety.sk.ca/

Saskatoon School of Horticulture: Horticulture education is the main focus of this school

but they like to have fun too and offer a number of social events through the year. Visit their

website at saskhort.com/

University of Saskatchewan: Workshops, educational activities and volunteer

opportunities happen all year round. Choose from half day or full day programs. Visit

https://gardening.usask.ca/ for details of all programs and offerings.

http://www.prairielily.ca/

http://www.npss.sk.ca/

https://nestsaskatoon.net/

http://www.saskorchids.com/

http://www.saskperennial.ca/

http://www.saskatoonnaturesociety.sk.ca/

http://saskhort.com/

https://gardening.usask.ca/


Other Events: Regional and National

Bruno Cherry Festival: After taking last year off, the Bruno Cherry Festival is back!

Sunday August 11, 2019. If you are interested in vending or volunteering at the event,

please contact Debbie Kramer or Linda Batza: [email protected] or via Bruno Cherry

Sunday on Facebook. Details at http://www.cherrysunday.ca/

Honeywood Heritage Nursery: The season runs from May to September with numerous

activities planned: Lilies in Bloom – Sunday July 21 11:00 to 5:00, and A Touch of Autumn –

Sunday September 15 1:00 to 4:00. Details at www.honeywood-lilies.ca

Prairie Peony Society: The Prairie Peony Society Inc. (PPS) was incorporated in 2001 to

promote growing peonies on the prairies. Follow them on Facebook at

https://www.facebook.com/Prairie-Peony-Society-278145672240775/

Worldwide Ecotours: Gardens of Ireland September 8 – 19: Our Irish garden journey

takes us from an organic farm to the formal gardens of Powerscourt and the intricate

parterres of the Ballymaloe Cookery School kitchen garden. We’ll visit other private and

public gardens including that of June Blake and the National Botanic Garden; explore Dublin

(with a stop to see the 9th century Book of Kells), the Blarney Castle and free time to explore

the lovely sea resort of Kinsale. Our tour will include a woolen mill, Guinness storehouse,

Celtic Tree Walk and a visit to a Japanese garden at a thoroughbred stud farm. Details at

https://www.worldwideecotours.com/gardens-of-ireland

Submitted by Nancy Hanson

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http://www.cherrysunday.ca/

http://www.honeywood-lilies.ca/

https://www.facebook.com/Prairie-Peony-Society-278145672240775/

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Great Eats

A handful of home tested recipes .....

RHUBARB HASKAP CAKE -- Recipe courtesy of Marj Meger

https://oldfatguy.ca/?p=1896

½ cup Butter

1 ½ cup White sugar

1 Egg

1 tsp Vanilla

8.5 ounces by weight (2 cups) Rogers All

Purpose Flour

1 tsp Baking soda

½ tsp Salt

1/4 cup lemon juice

3/4 cup milk

2 cups Rhubarb, chopped (1/2” pieces)

1 cup haskaps (may substitute blueberries)

1 tbsp Rogers All Purpose Flour

1 tbsp sugar

2 tbsp Butter, melted

1 tsp Cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon cloves

1/3 cup Brown sugar

Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a 9 by 16 inch pan with baking spray.

Cream sugar and butter together. Beat in egg and vanilla.

In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda and salt.

Put lemon juice in the bottom of a 1 cup measure. Fill with whole milk and stir.

Add the flour mixture to the creamed butter in 3 additions with 1/2 the milk mixture in

between. Toss rhubarb and haskaps in the sugar and flour. Fold the fruit mixture into the

batter. Put the batter in the pan and smooth it into the corners.

Mix the butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Drizzle the butter mixture

over the batter.

Bake for 40 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes. Cut and serve.

https://oldfatguy.ca/?p=1896


PESTO MANIA -- Recipes courtesy of Natalie & Jennifer

It’s the perfect time to make pesto for using fresh or storing for the winter. To freeze small

quantities for single use, freeze tbsp amounts in an ice cube tray, then wrap each and throw

in a freezer bag to have fresh pesto to use in the winter. Remember ... pesto is not just for

pasta! Use it as a rub for roasts and chicken pieces or as a garnish in soups or as a dressing

for roasted vegetables.

Mixed Herb Pesto:

2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted

2 garlic cloves

2 cups torn spinach

¾ cup flat-leaf parsley

½ cup arugula

½ cup oregano

¼ cup thyme

¼ cup minced chives

2 tbsp grated Parmesan

¼ tsp salt

3 tbsp olive oil

Basil Pesto:


2 garlic cloves

2 ¾ cup basil


2 tsp lemon juice

3 tbsp olive oil

Oregano Pesto:

2 tbsp pistachios

2 ½ cups torn spinach

2 cups oregano

1 cup flat-leaf parsley

2 garlic cloves


4 tsp lemon juice

¼ tsp salt

3 tbsp olive oil

Sage Pesto:


2 garlic cloves

2 cups torn spinach

2 cups cup flat-leaf parsley

¾ cup sage


4 tsp lemon juice

¼ tsp salt

3 tbsp olive oil

Method: Put all ingredients except olive oil in a food processor and process until finely

minced. Add olive oil and process to desired texture. Pesto can be very smooth or lightly

chunky depending on your preference.

Note: The recipes above use less oil and parmesan than most so if you prefer a richer

pesto just add more to your taste.

Pesto tips:

- Prepare pesto with freshly picked herbs.

- Wash herbs under cold water, then dry with paper towels or use a salad spinner.

- Enhance the flavor of nuts by toasting them at 325 for 10 minutes.

- Be creative ... Try mint and pistachio pesto, green olive and basil pesto, spinach

and pecan pesto, sun-dried tomato pesto or even dried fig and almond pesto.


TOMATO LEMON MARMALADE -- Recipe courtesy of Marj Meger

https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/tomato-lemon-marmalade/

5 medium ripe tomatoes

4 cups chopped peeled tart apples (about 4 large)

2 medium lemons, seeded and finely chopped

6 cups sugar

2-1/4 teaspoons ground ginger

8 whole cloves

Peel, quarter and chop the tomatoes; place in a

colander to drain. Transfer to a Dutch oven; add

apples and lemons. Cook and stir over medium heat

for 15 minutes. Add sugar and ginger. Tie cloves in

a cheesecloth bag; add to the pot. Bring to a boil,

stirring occasionally, and cook until sugar has

dissolved. Reduce heat; simmer for 40 minutes,

stirring frequently.

Remove spice bag. Carefully ladle hot mixture into nine hot half-pint jars, leaving 1/4-in.

headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture.

Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight.

Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with

water. Bring to a boil; process for 10 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

CARAMEL PECAN ICE CREAM SQUARES -- Recipe courtesy of Nancy Hanson

Caramel topping

Chocolate topping

1 cup of pecans, toasted

8 oz cream cheese

2 cups frozen vanilla yogurt or ice cream, softened

1 package chocolate instant pudding

24 ice cream sandwiches

Line a 13 x 9 pan with plastic wrap or waxed paper.

Beat yogurt/ice cream, cream cheese and pudding

mix on medium until smooth.

Toast pecans until fragrant.

Microwave chocolate topping for 30 seconds so it

drizzles easily.

Layer 12 sandwiches on the bottom of the pan (my

pan has rounded corners, so 8 sandwiches covered

the bottom of the pan).

Layer half of the pudding mixture, ½ cup pecans and then drizzle with chocolate topping and

then caramel topping.

Place another layer of ice cream sandwiches on top

Layer the remaining pudding mixture, pecans and then drizzle with chocolate topping and

then caramel topping.

Place in freezer for at least 6 hours. Cut into squares to serve.

https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/tomato-lemon-marmalade/

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