Join us in early August for a fun-filled and educational tour from Saskatoon through Regina to Manitoba. It was the students at Saskatchewan School of Horticulture who have pushed us to once again to begin to offer tours or “hosted holidays.” Over the years we have toured near and far to enable participants to enjoy destinations from a more local perspective.
The tour to Manitoba will begin in Saskatoon and wind its way down to Regina to pick up those interested in attending who are closer to Regina than Saskatoon. Please note on the way home we will not be going through Regina so those beginning the tour in Regina will end the tour in Saskatoon.
The tour will run the first week in August. We are right now finalizing dates and specifics for the tour. It will run for four nights and five days and you will enjoy not only visiting many places of interest for the gardener but also have the opportunity to "stop and shop.” Did you know Manitoba leads the way in the field of horticulture and gardening for cultivar testing — plant selection and new innovations?
Our itinerary will be varied but enjoyable with our first night in Boissevain, Man. En route to our first overnight we will enjoy a stop for a picnic lunch and a chance to stretch our legs. When we arrive in Boissevain we will enjoy a supper together and plan to take in some of the local events.
We will be off the next morning to the International Peace Garden. Please note a passport or government issued photo ID will be needed as this garden is on both sides of the border between Canada and the United States. Please inform us if you anticipate any barriers to your access between Canada and the United States. After a catered lunch, a guided tour and time to explore the gardens on your own, which will likely be a stop at the gift shop, we are off to Morden.
We will tour Morden Research Station Gardens and of course a stop and shop at the Morden Nursery. We will then move on to Winnipeg for a relaxing evening and more horticultural events. While in Winnipeg, the Assiniboine Park Conservatory and grounds will offer much to whet our gardening appetites. The Leo Mol Sculpture Gardens are best viewed while relaxing in evening and give a new appreciation to an evening in the garden.
The fun continues in the morning with a scheduled stop at Jeffries Nurseries and then it is on to the Lily Nook. This day is filled with many short drives with much to view in between. Riding Mountain National Park is a great place to see an organic maintenance program.
There is one last night together so we will enjoy a celebration before heading back to Saskatoon in the morning. A last stop is at Skinner's Arboretum for a picnic lunch.
If you are interested in finding out more information please call us at 306-931-4769, email us at growyourfuture@gmail.com or check out our website at www.saskhort.com
— Hanbidge is a horticulturist with the Saskatoon School of Horticulture and can be reached at 306-931-GROW (4769); by email at growyourfuture@gmail.com or check out our website at www.saskhort.com.
