Regina Floral Conservatory

The floral conservatory will be closed today (September 12) for continued repairs to the display greenhouse. We appreciate your patience during this time and look forward to seeing you soon.

Reminder that we open at noon tomorrow (and every Friday) so you can come enjoy your lunch in our tranquil indoor garden!

We are open every day from 1 to 4:30 pm, and from noon to 4:30 pm on Fridays. Admission is by donation.

Did you know that "...Gardening can improve physical, psychological, and social health, which can, from a long term perspective, alleviate and prevent various health issues facing today's society" (Soga et al., 2017).

Come see what nature can do for you at the Regina Floral Conservatory!

We are open 1-4:30 pm, and from noon to 4:30 on Fridays, if you’d like to relax and bring your lunch. Admission by donation.

Reminder to members about the upcoming AGM for the Regina Garden Associates on September 26, 2024, at 7 pm at the Regina Floral Conservatory.

If you plan to attend, please RSVP by September 19, 2024.

According to the RGA bylaws, you must be a member of the RGA to attend and be eligible to vote at the AGM. You can become a member by purchasing or renewing your membership via the link below.

https://reginafloralconservatory.ca/membership/

If you wish to raise any questions or nominate a member for an executive position, please submit these via email by Wednesday, September 18, 2024, to [email protected]

Reminder that we will be closed today for greenhouse glass repairs 🛠

We appreciate your patience during this time and look forward to seeing you soon!

Everything is looking fabulous right now! Definitely worth a visit to see for yourself!

We are open every day from 1 to 4:30 pm, and from noon to 4:30 pm on Fridays, if you'd like to bring your lunch. Admission is by donation.

The repairs to the greenhouse glass won't be happening today and are now planned for Wednesday, September 11. This means that we will be closed on Wednesday for this work for safety reasons, but we will be open today (Monday, Sept 9) from 1 pm to 4:30 pm. We appreciate your patience as we get this much-needed work done!

Don’t miss out on Nature Regina's biggest native plant sale EVER!

Meet them in the Royal Saskatchewan Museum’s Native Plant Garden on Saturday, September 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be over 60 species available for purchase and will feature locally grown native plants from A Prairie Bouquet - Native Plant Nursery located near Asquith and the Regina Butterflyway Seed Sitters.

PLUS, your purchases for wildlife plantings in your garden will also help build a new wildlife rehabilitation facility for Salthaven West Wildlife! Nature Regina will be matching your donations during the sale up to $500.

Did you know that you can support the Regina Floral Conservatory by donating the proceeds from your recycling to us?

When taking recycling to SARCAN, give them our account number (999013801), and the funds will go directly to us! It's so easy!

These funds support the maintenance of our floral displays, as well as contribute to our quest for a new facility in Wascana Centre.

We are open daily from 1:00 to 4:30 pm, and noon to 4:30 pm on Fridays, if you'd like to being your lunch. Admission is by donation.

One of our most popular educational programs is the Lil' Gardeners Club, which is for children aged one to five and their caregiver.

The Lil Gardeners' Club is a fun opportunity for children and parents/caregivers to interact in a green, non-structured environment. Multiple stations with different activities are set up to provide different experiences, and children get to plant a cutting to take home.

We have two semesters each year - one in fall and one in winter. Participants must register beforehand, as space is limited. There are four dates in each semester, usually once a month. Registration fee is $40 per child and $30 per adult.

The fall semester of Lil Gardenerss Club starts Tuesday, September 17, and there is still space available in the Tuesday PM and Wednesday AM sessions!

Registration is done on our website through Eventbrite (see the link below). Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity for your child!

https://reginafloralconservatory.ca/lil-gardeners-club/

UPDATE: the spots have been claimed!

There are 2 spots left for the first session of Restorative Yoga at the Regina Floral Conservatory happening tomorrow (Sept 8) from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Reserve your spot by registering via Eventbrite on our website (link below).

https://reginafloralconservatory.ca/restorative-yoga-classes/

Registration is first come, first served, so don't miss out on this opportunity for this amazing experience!

The cost is donation based with all proceeds given to the Regina Floral Conservatory. The recommended donation is $20 and is cash or tap only.

No experience is necessary. Participants will need to bring their own yoga mat and sign a waiver upon arrival.

Heads up that the Floral Conservatory will be closed on Monday, September 9, 2024.

We will be having repairs done to the glass panels of the greenhouse roof, and no one will be allowed in the display greenhouse for safety reasons. We are hoping the repairs can be completed in one day; however, it is possible they make take longer, and we will have to close on Tuesday, September 10, as well. Thank you for your patience and support - stay tuned to our social media for further updates!

Feature Flower Friday!

Our feature flower this week is the sensitive plant (Mimosa pudica), which got its name from its ability to fold in its leaves when touched. The quick response to being touched is due to a decrease in water pressure within the leaves, which causes the leaves to droop and is a defense mechanism for the plant. After a few minutes, the sensitive plant will perk back up.

The sensitive plant is a flowering plant that belongs to the legume family (Fabaceae), which is the same family as peas and beans, and like all members of this family, it is able to fix nitrogen. Nitrogen fixation is the process of taking atmospheric nitrogen and converting it into a form that is accessible and easily used by plants, like ammonia. The sensitive plant is native to the tropical Americas and has been introduced to other tropical areas across the world, some of which consider it an invasive w**d.

Come see this unique and interactive plant for yourself!

Come eat lunch with us! We open at noon tomorrow (and every Friday) for that exact purpose!

Bring your lunch and enjoy it in our tranquil indoor garden 🥪

We are open every day from 1 to 4:30 pm, and from noon to 4:30 pm on Fridays. Admission is by donation.

Restorative Yoga is back again this year!

This monthly class is held at the Floral Conservatory on the first Sunday of every month. So, for September, the session will be on September 8.

The class runs from 11:30 am -12:30 pm. There is a max of 30 participants, and tickets must be reserved in advance. Tickets go live for registration the Friday before class at 12:30 pm and are reserved through Eventbrite on our website (see the link below).

https://reginafloralconservatory.ca/restorative-yoga-classes/

Registration for the next session goes live tomorrow (Sept 6) at 12:30 pm.

The cost of participating is by donation with all proceeds going to the Regina Floral Conservatory. The recommended donation is $20, and donations can be made before class with cash or tap only.

The class is hosted by Pamela R. Kovacs, Sivanda 200-Hour Certified Yoga Instructor. No prior experience is needed. Participants will need to bring their own yoga mat and sign a waiver upon arrival.

FYI about this White City Garden Club event happening next week!

Join us Wed. Sept. 11th at 7 PM for our next Educational Session - Drying Herbs

Join us for an Italian Night fundraiser at The Italian Club!

Enjoy a delicious buffet of penne alfredo, spaghetti and meatballs, fresh bread, salad with Italian dressing, and dainty desserts.

Tickets are $30 each and can be purchased from reception at the Regina Floral Conservatory.

For more information or to get tickets, contact:

Katherine Yesensky at (306) 352-8850

OR

Jolene Norleen at (306) 949-7607

All proceeds will go towards supporting the Regina Garden Associates and their quest for a new facility in Wascana Centre.

We're all set up and ready to go at the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Campus and Community Services Fair!

The event runs from 11 am to 1 pm today (Sept 3), with the goal to help students become familiar with community organizations, services, and programs.

Today is the day! Registration for Lil' Gardeners Club opens at noon (Sept 24)!

For more details and to register, see the following link:

https://reginafloralconservatory.ca/lil-gardeners-club/

Don't miss out on this fabulous opportunity for your little ones!

One of our most popular educational programs is the Lil' Gardeners Club, which is for children aged one to five and their caregiver.

The Lil' Gardeners Club is a fun opportunity for children and parents/caregivers to interact in a green, non-structured environment. Multiple stations with different activities are set up to provide different experiences, and children get to plant a cutting to take home.

We have two semesters each year - one in fall and one in winter. Participants must register beforehand, as space is limited. There are four dates in each semester, usually once a month. Registration fee is $40 per child and $30 per adult.

Registration for the upcoming fall semester opens on August 24, 2024, at 12:00 pm (noon), and closes at 6:00 pm on September 6, 2024. Registration is through Eventbrite on our website. Check out our website via the link below for more information!

https://reginafloralconservatory.ca/lil-gardeners-club/

One of our most popular educational programs is the Lil' Gardeners Club, which is for children aged one to five and their caregiver.

The Lil' Gardeners Club is a fun opportunity for children and parents/caregivers to interact in a green, non-structured environment. Multiple stations with different activities are set up to provide different experiences, and children get to plant a cutting to take home.

We have two semesters each year - one in fall and one in winter. Participants must register beforehand, as space is limited. There are four dates in each semester, usually once a month. Registration fee is $40 per child and $30 per adult.

Registration for the upcoming fall semester opens on August 24, 2024, at 12:00 pm (noon), and closes at 6:00 pm on September 6, 2024. Registration is through Eventbrite on our website. Check out our website via the link below for more information!

https://reginafloralconservatory.ca/lil-gardeners-club/

Supporting our Monarchs: When does Helping Hinder? An enigmatic species with bold orange and black eye-catching colour, it’s no wonder so many people are enamored with the Monarch butterfly. With the species recently being up listed from Special Concern to Endangered, this iconic migratory butterfly could use our help in supporting its recovery more than ever. But when does our help become a hindrance? Many suggestions on how to help the Monarch that are gaining popularity can actually hurt our wild population. Here is the do’s and don’ts if you are looking to help: www.naturesask.ca/resources/news/2024/491

📷: Kim Mann

Two weeks until we open!

https://reginafloralconservatory.ca/

Registration for the fall term of Lil' Gardeners Club opens at noon this Saturday (August 24)!

Go to our website (link below) to register through Eventbrite. Registration closes at 6 pm on September 6, 2024.

https://reginafloralconservatory.ca/lil-gardeners-club/

This is a popular program, so register promptly so that you don't miss out!

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Exciting News! Registration for the August Victorian Tea at Government House on August 10-11 is now open!

Start the day with a fascinating museum tour, explore the Vintage and Collectible Sale, and then top it all off with an elegant Victorian tea. It’s the perfect way to step back in time and create unforgettable memories!

Book your spot now and join us for a delightful day of history, charm, and delicious treats!

To book your spot go to https://govhousesociety.ca/victorian-tea-online-reservation-form-3/

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Remember that even though we are closed for the summer, there are still some great and easy ways that you can support the Regina Floral Conservatory.

You will still be able to donate the proceeds from your recycling to us.

When taking recycling to SARCAN , give them our account number (999013801), and the funds will go directly to us! So easy!

Similarly, when you get gas or groceries at Co-op over the summer, feel free to use our Co-op number (169760). This is another easy way to support the Floral Conservatory.

These funds support the maintenance of our floral displays and continuation of our programming, as well as contribute to our quest for a new facility in Wascana Centre.