SCHEDULE

Sponsored by Dutch Growers

No registration required but quantities are limited. $30 payable at the workshop area in Hall C.

Jill vanDuyvendyk, Dutch Growers

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

Sara Williams, University of Saskatchewan

This presentation will cover the basic principles of xeriscape: design ideas that conserve water such as grouping plants with similar water needs in the same bed; soil improvement by adding organic matter; efficient irrigation; reducing conventional lawn areas that in many cases are not used as lawn; and mulching. Sponsored by the City of Saskatoon

Colin Enns, Keystone Paving Corporation

 It seems it is a lifetime – or generation – ago since everything wasn’t so darned expensive (back when people walked to and from school, uphill both ways). Everyone knows the cost of buying a home, but not everyone remembers to account for the expense of a yard. Don’t give up on having a beautiful and comfortable outdoor living space and don’t settle for a mud hole forever. Learn how to set attainable goals and add value through landscape design.

Presented by Dutch Growers

Fast-paced, interactive, heart-warming and hilarious — experience the fun of the delightful President’s Choice SuperDogs in their amazing show, Planet Dog!

Jackie Bantle, University of Saskatchewan Dept. of Plant Sciences

Have you been planning to grow some vegetables for yourself but you don’t know where to start?  Have you had a vegetable garden in the past but been frustrated by the poor results?  Jackie Bantle will give you some tips to help you get your vegetable garden off to a good start.  There will be discussion on which vegetables to grow to ensure success, what problems to watch out for in your vegetable garden and hints on how to ensure you have the healthiest plants possible. 

Presented by Burnco Landscape

Lisa Howse, Saskatchewan Waste Reduction Council

Composting is a fantastic way to reduce household waste and make a great all-around fertilizer and soil conditioner at the same time. Learn the basics of home composting, including the simple, 5-step recipe for a problem-free pile, every time. While the focus will be on compost bins we will also touch on trench composting, vermicomposting, and bokashi composting. Visit the Healthy Yards display afterward for more information.

Fast-paced, interactive, heart-warming and hilarious — experience the fun of the delightful President’s Choice SuperDogs in their amazing show, Planet Dog!

Trevor Christopher, University of Saskatchewan