Nature is our greatest teacher. Learn more about the interesting link between mindfulness and natural elements found in your backyard from Twello’s Senior Wellness Facilitator Candace Walz speaking on behalf of Saskatchewan Blue Cross.

Prairie gardeners have always had to deal with weather extremes. Hot and cold, dry or wet, windy or calm: these changing conditions are not new. What are the predictions for the future climate and how can we mitigate climate challenges in our gardens? Join Jackie Bantle as she provides some advice on how to protect your garden against variable weather as well as emerging disease and insect issues that go hand in hand with climate changes.

Explore a world of vibrant, proven flowering annuals with Proven Winners. Globally tested varieties promise easy care, vibrant colors, extended blooming periods, robust health, and proven trial performance. Join Jill van Duyvendyk from Dutch Growers to discover best-sellers and new varieties that will elevate your backyard paradise this year.

How pests, diseases, and other factors affect tree and plant health.

Learn how to maximize your success at attracting birds to your bird feeders. Myrna will cover topics of importance to those who want to feed the wild birds: what foods to offer, which bird feeders work best, and how to attract the widest variety of species possible.

Along with proper physical and chemical properties, biology is a core component in ideal soil for plant growth. In this presentation, Byron goes over the basics of soil biology, and how to harness the power of your garden’s hardest workers, the microbiome! He will also share some techniques uniquely designed for our climate.

Learn about the interesting and amazing birds you share your backyard with! Myrna will talk about how to set up a bird-friendly yard, will describe some of the common backyard birds around Saskatoon, and will teach you how to increase your enjoyment of backyard bird watching by understanding bird behaviour.

A presentation showing how simple and honest planting mistakes can get you into a world of problems. Learn how to avoid planting mistakes while building an urban forest that will last generations.

Container gardening continues to be popular and there are many choices for pots, soils, and plants. Whether you are a city gardener with a balcony, a suburban gardener with a small deck or a country gardener looking to downsize, containers are the solution.

Learn what you may be doing that is hurting your lawn long-term health. Many practices cost you time and money. How much can you save after today?

Let Rick inspire you with innovative ways and the best tools to use on evergreens and deciduous shrubs. Keep them looking good with proper pruning to transform a ho-hum garden into an eye-popping, year-round masterpiece.