Another Beautiful Day in Paradise
5.9.2015 | 20:32
Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be holding their next regular meeting on Wednesday, September 16 at 7:00 PM in the Sunshine Room
at SIGN on North Street. Everyone is welcome!
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13.8.2015 | 17:53
For Your Information… The Yorkton Gardeners’ Market is your chance to buy or sell local fresh produce. It will be every Saturday, from 10am till noon, until September 19 at the north parking lot of Prairie Harvest CLC (Melrose and Simpson Street).
If you would like to register as a seller, please call Stacey at (306) 641-4239.
Gardeners’ Market Dates: August 8, 15, 22, 29 September 5, 12, 19
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13.8.2015 | 17:49
The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society would like to thank everyone who made the 2015 “Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Show” such a success!
Thank you to everyone who helped set up and take down the show, the people who brought the delicious dainties, the hard-working kitchen and serving crew, the greeters at the door, everyone who brought beautiful displays and exhibits for the show, and or course… thank you to all our gardening friends who came to spend the afternoon with us! It was a pleasure to visit with you!
Someone once asked, what is the purpose of the show? There are really several answers. The purpose of the show is: – to share our gardening efforts with the public to help encourage an interest in gardening and horticulture. – it is a learning experience because the show gives us all a chance to see new varieties of fruit, flowers and vegetables, and ask questions about what these plants are and how to grow them. – it is a creative experience, because we can see new and interesting ways to plant in our own yards or gardens. – it is a social event where people with a common enjoyment of gardening can get together and share ideas and gardening experiences. – it is a wonderful chance to have coffee, delicious dainties, and see beautiful flowers at the same time.
Once again, thank you to everyone who helped make it happen! Happy Gardening!
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23.6.2015 | 01:44
You are invited to join us on Tuesday, August 11 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at St. Gerard’s Parish Complex for our annual “Fruit, Flower and Vegetable Show”. This is a wonderful way to spend an afternoone: browse through the exhibits, then enjoy coffee or tea and delicious dainties! Everyone is welcome!
Flower shows have always been an important part of any horticultural society. For our own Yorkton group, the first “flower show” was a display set up at City Hall on September 7, 1906.
It was a real testimony to their efforts and enthusiasm to take the time to set up such a display, and a testimony of support from the City to have this display in City Hall. It was a gesture from both groups that in the new prairie community of Yorkton, it was important to take time to “stop and smell the roses”, literally!
Since then, flower shows have taken various forms over the years. Some societies have a “judged” show, where horticulture judges come in and peruse all the entries, looking for the best possible example of each variety of flower, fruit and vegetable. They study the size, shape, and color of each specimen. Gardeners can’t put in just one perfect specimen: to prove consistency of excellence, the gardener must enter three or five of one item!
Some societies have the “non-judged” show, where gardeners still strive to show the “best of the best” from their gardens, but there is no set amount required for each entry. Many horticultural societies opt for this type of show because members appreciate the more relaxed atmosphere of a non-judged show, and everyone feels comfortable to share the beauty of their garden, thus hopefully having more members take part.
Either way, a flower show is an excellent learning experience. Visitors can see varieties of flowers, fruits and vegetables that they might want to try in their own gardens or planters. Guests often jot down the names of roses or flowers as they stroll through the exhibits. There are beautiful displays , too, sure to inspire you to rush home and arrange your planters in a new way, or give you an idea for planting next year! And there are many flower arrangements that will give ideas for displays at home.
Gardening, whether on a large scale or in a few planters, is a joyous hobby that everyone can enjoy for their entire life. It’s relaxing, healthy, and rewarding in terms of growing your own produce, or simply growing plants that bring joy to your soul. And there is always something new to learn. Learning keeps everyone youthful and vibrant!
So please join us on Tuesday, August 11 at St. Gerard’s Parish Complex from 1:00 to 5:00 PM: it will be a great afternoon!
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4.6.2015 | 20:01
Information for those that may be interested in going on the Annual Trip.
SHA 15 Bus Tour Registration Form
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2.6.2015 | 14:31
Mark your calendars! The Yorkton and District Horticultural
Society will be holding their annual “Fruit, Flower and Vegetable
Show on Tuesday, August 11, 2015 from 2:00 to 5:00PM
at St. Gerard’s Parish Complex, 125 Third Avenue North,
Yorkton! Come and see a variety of display, exhibits, and
flower arrangements! Your admission includes coffee, tea,
and dainties! Everyone is welcome– please join us on
August 11 and bring a friend!
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2.6.2015 | 14:29
Attention Horticultural Society Members!
Don’t forget our spring wind-up Annual Potluck Supper on
Wednesday, June 17 at 6:00 PM. Yard tour, supper, and
Meeting. Bring your own lawn chairs, please. Members only
and significant other. For full details please call Liz.
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18.5.2015 | 21:29
The Yorkton & District Horticultural Society and the S.H.A. would like to invite you to attend the S.H.A. Convention and Annual Meeting for 2015 on Friday, October 23rd and Saturday October 24th at the St. Gerard’s Parish Hall – 125 Third Ave. No. – Yorkton, SK.
More information and the registration form are on the S.H.A. convention page which you can access through our top menu.
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17.5.2015 | 15:08
GET GROWING!
APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE JUNIOR GARDENER PROGRAM!
Attention Teachers! Hello and Welcome!
The Yorkton Horticultural Society is pleased to offer you and your young students the opportunity to become a part of our Junior Gardener program.
Funds up to $150 are available to assist your daycare or elementary classes to begin a gardening program.
We encourage you to take this amazing opportunity and get growing with your students!
To find out more about how to submit your application for the Junior Gardener Program, please call Anna at (306) 744-2729 or Jackie at (306)744-2399.
(Please note that bursaries are subject to a maximum.)
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27.4.2015 | 13:00
The Yorkton and District Horticultural Society will be holding their Spring Plant and Bulb Sale on Friday, May 29 from 9:30 AM to 5PM at the Parkland Mall, Yorkton. Great selection of plants at great prices! One day sale only! Everyone is welcome!
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