The Edmonton Horticultural Society presents
The Garden Festival
Join us for a vibrant day of garden talks, hands-on demos, local vendors, kids’ crafts, community displays, and plenty of inspiration for gardeners of all levels. There will be a barbecue by donation!
DOOR PRIZES!
FREE ENTRY!
Special Guest Speaker at 12:30 PM:
Dr. Evans will be sharing his expertise on fruit trees, including grafting techniques, care tips, and a live Q&A session — don’t miss it!
About Dr. Evans:
Dr. Ieuan Evans is a renowned forensic plant pathologist, agronomic diagnostic consultant, and micronutrient specialist, and is noted world-wide for his research on dozens of hardy fruit trees for the Canadian Prairies. He is truly the “Johnny Appleseed” Plant Breeder of Alberta, and is focused on extreme cold hardy and disease resistant edible fruiting trees and shrubs. He is also a well-known lily breeder and expert on martagon lilies. Beyond his professional work, he’s known for his contributions to the agricultural community, including educating farmers on crop nutrition and disease control, and for his passion for horticulture.
Vendors attending:
Anita Nawrocki
Calade Orchids and Tropicals
City of Edmonton Compost School, Partners in Parks, Community Foresty & Invasive Plants
Edmonton African Violet & Gesneriad Society
Edmonton Food Bank
Edmonton Forest School
Edmonton Native Plants
Frog Alley
Leftovers Foundation
Linda McBain Cuyler Textile Artist
MAs Acres
Medieval Manor Gardens
New Grocery Movement
Operation Fruit Rescue
Organic Master Gardeners
Our Neighbourhood in Bloom
Paper Feathers
Seedy Sunday
Shadow Pots
Wagner NaturalArea
Waste Free Edmonton
And More!
