MGAA Spring Symposium 2026
2026-02-28 09:00 - 15:30 (America/Edmonton) | Online Event
MGAA: Spring Symposium (On-Line)
February 28, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
This is a zoom presentation.
General Public $45. — MGAA Members $35. — MGAA Students $25.
For Tickets: eTransfer to: treasurer@mgaab.org
Please include your email address to receive the zoom link. Thank you
Speakers:
Wilbert Ronald of Jeffries nurseries: Columnar Trees
Columnar trees are extremely popular accent and screening trees in the flat Canadian prairies. In recent years the Columnar Swedish aspen cultivar was among the most popular of columnar trees but it has lost its position due to disease and introduction of other new trees. A number of newer columnar trees including columnar flowering crabapples, columnar Parkland Pillar birch and other trees are coming to the forefront.
John Acorn, Naturalist: Butterflies in the Garden and Beyond
There are more than 170 species of butterflies in Alberta, and many of these are familiar garden insects. Gardening for butterflies involves the use of both nectar-source flowers to attract the adults, and caterpillar food plants to sustain the larvae. Naturally, most types of pesticides should be avoided. Monarchs are of course the most popular of the Alberta species, but in truth they are almost entirely limited to the southern centres such as Medicine Hat and Lethbridge. And if the garden butterflies are an inspiration to you, you might also enjoy pursuing butterflies farther afield, in environments that are difficult to replicate in a managed garden.
Tony Spencer: Wildscaping
In the post-wild countryside of Mono, Ontario, Tony Spencer is conducting a series of open experiments to combine naturalistic planting design with Blue-Green Infrastructure into a fluid ecological art form.
Working on the local level, he cultivates his universal concept of Wildscaping. This is about using plant-driven landscape design to create and sustain dynamic garden spaces, filled with beauty and wildlife, to rekindle our relationship to the natural world.
The focus of this talk is how to link home to landscape in a symbiotic loop to build new nature and adapt to the inevitable extremes of the new climate.

AGM and Speaker Night, February 2026
2026-02-23 18:30 - 21:00 | Central Lions Recreation Centre, 11113 113 ST NW, EDMONTON, AB, T5G 0E9, Canada
The meeting will start with the Annual General Meeting of the Edmonton Horticultural Society.
Read the 2025 EHS Annual Report HERE.
Following the AGM, we have an exciting speaker!
This meeting is FREE for members (as always) and non-members.
Zoom link for those who can’t attend in person: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87308021706
Macro Photography: Revealing the Hidden Helpers of Our Ecosystems
Dara Ojo is a macro photographer and conservation storyteller based in Canada. He is known for revealing the hidden world of insects and arthropods through detailed natural light close ups. His work has been featured internationally by CNN, BBC, PBS, Canadian Geographic, The Weather Network and the United Nations Conference on Biodiversity. Dara has photographed across Nigeria, China, Costa Rica and Canada, focusing on how these small creatures shape ecosystems in ways we often overlook. Through exhibitions, workshops and educational outreach, he works to shift public perception and inspire a deeper appreciation for the vital roles arthropods play in our everyday lives.

Strathcona County Garden Club February Speaker Meeting
2026-02-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Strathcona Community Centre (Council Chambers), 501 Festival Avenue, Sherwood Park, AB, T8A 4X3, Canada
Martagon Lilies with Lorne Kaban
A life long gardener who started under the tutelage of his Baba and mother on the family farm, Lorne grows over 200 varieties of lilies in his home garden in St Albert. As President of the Alberta Regional Lily Society, Lorne will share his knowledge of Martagon lilies and some tips on managing the red lily beetle.

CANCELLED: Beginner Art Workshop: Northern Lights
2026-01-31 11:00 - 13:00 | EHS Office, 10746 – 178 ST NW T5S 1J3, Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 1J3, Canada
This event is CANCELLED – check our Calendar for future events!
Learn to paint the Northern Lights in another of our popular Beginner Art Workshops!
Join the Edmonton Horticultural Society for nature and garden themed painting workshops, suitable for beginners. You will learn some painting techniques and take home a beautiful art piece at the end. All art supplies will be provided.
11 am to 1 pm, Saturday, January 31st at the EHS Office.
$25 – Non-Members
$20 – Members (use Discount Code found on the Event Links and Discount Codes page in the Members-Only section of the website)
About our instructor: Andrea Bauer is a local self taught artist in Edmonton. She is a member of the Budding Art Collective and an experienced workshop teacher. Andrea’s lifelong passion for painting is combined with prioritizing workshops that have a fun relaxed atmosphere for beginner or hobby creatives. She will bring her tips and tricks for painting as well as an open creativity to paint in your unique style. Check her art out at Andrea Bauer Art on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/andrea__bauer/

My Urban Wildlife Habitat: A Year in Review 2025
2026-01-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Online Event
Melissa’s yard transformation began in 2019 and has taken many interesting twists and turns along the way. What keeps increasing is the number of bird species that have visited her urban Edmonton yard. Every year is unique, and every day in her yard offers new lessons and insight into the ways of urban wildlife.
Melissa will be presenting an overview of what 83 species of birds visited her yard in 2025, some special wildlife encounters she had and what changes she has made to her wildlife habitat this year to keep it meeting the needs of urban wildlife.
To register, click here!

Strathcona County Garden Club Meeting January 2026
2026-01-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Strathcona Community Centre (Council Chambers), 501 Festival Avenue, Sherwood Park, AB, T8A 4X3, Canada
Everyone is welcome to attend the Strathcona County Garden Club’s January meeting The guest speaker will be horticulturalist Joe Gadbois. His topic will be 2026 perennial varieties.

Growing Solutions Virtual Conference
2025-12-12 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-11 10:00 - 15:00 | Online Event
Growing Solutions : Advancing an Invasive-Free Horticulture Industry
Register Today for this FREE 2-day virtual event!
Canada’s horticulture trade helps shapes the landscapes we use and enjoy. With the mounting challenges of climate change, and biodiversity loss driven by invasive species, there’s growing momentum toward using native and non-invasive plant alternatives. Hosted by Invasives Canada and the Ontario Invasive Plant Council, this conference will provide a platform to share successes, strengthen partnerships, and highlight practices that reduce the risk of invasive species spread through horticulture.
Date: December 11 & 12
Details: Online, Free conference. Register HERE
Landscapers, industry professionals, researchers and gardeners are invited to join us in addressing the role horticulture plays in the spread of invasive species.

Winter & Holiday Welcome Sign Art Workshop
2025-11-29 11:00 - 14:00 | EHS Office, 10746 – 178 ST NW T5S 1J3, Edmonton, Alberta, T5S 1J3, Canada
Join the Edmonton Horticultural Society and artist Andrea Bauer for one or two painting sessions where you can paint your very own welcome sign on a reclaimed barn board fence panel! The theme will be winter birds!
Choose between painting just one side (November 29th) or attend both sessions to complete a reversible holiday and winter themed sign (November 1st AND November 29).
This event will take place at the EHS office (10746 178 St NW, Edmonton, AB) at 11AM on November 1st and November 29th.
EHS MEMBERS: $25 for one session (November 29th ONLY) or $45 for both sessions (November 1st AND November 29th). Use discount code from eNews or Event Links & Discount Codes page at checkout.
NON MEMBERS: $45 for one session (November 29th ONLY) or $60 for both sessions (November 1st AND November 29th).
About our instructor:
Andrea Bauer
Andrea Bauer is a local self taught artist in Edmonton. She is a member of the Budding Art Collective and an experienced workshop teacher. Andrea’s lifelong passion for painting is combined with prioritizing workshops that have a fun relaxed atmosphere for beginner or hobby creatives. She will bring her tips and tricks for painting as well as an open creativity to paint in your unique style. Check her art out at Andrea Bauer Art on Instagram.

Speaker Series - October 2025
2025-10-27 18:30 - 21:00 | Central Lions Recreation Centre, 11113 113 ST NW, EDMONTON, AB, T5G 0E9, Canada
Back to the Roots: Exploring the Wonders of Tropical Plants
Melissa Woodard’s passion for plants took root while working as a vegetable farmer during her undergraduate studies at MacEwan University. After six years in farming, she joined Greenland Garden Centre, where her knowledge and love of plants continued to flourish. Today, she oversees the selection of tropicals and houseplants, always eager to discover and share unique varieties. Melissa has a particular interest in exploring the intersection of plants and human history—a place where horticulture and culture beautifully intertwine.

The Zoom link for this event will be found in eNews and on the Event Links & Discount Codes page in the Members-Only section. It will be emailed to non-members who purchase tickets.

Strathcona County Garden Club October 2025 Speaker Meeting
2025-10-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Strathcona Community Centre (Council Chambers), 501 Festival Avenue, Sherwood Park, AB, T8A 4X3, Canada
Everyone is welcome to attend the Strathcona County Garden Club meeting. The October meeting features a panel discussion on best and worst gardening experiences, your gardening questions answered.
Membership is $25/yr; non-members pay $5/event

2025 September Speaker Night
2025-09-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Central Lions Recreation Centre, 11113 113 ST NW, EDMONTON, AB, T5G 0E9, Canada
Suzanne Cook: Seed Diversity and Food Security
Suzanne Cook is one of the team of women who have organized Edmonton Seedy Sunday since 2007. She is currently volunteering with the Edmonton Federation of Community Leagues’ Seed Library, giving talks sharing her knowledge from over 50 years of organic vegetable gardening.
The Alberta Regional Lily Society will be selling bulbs before the speaker.
The Zoom link for members is available on the EHS Discount Codes and Zoom Links page.

Strathcona County Garden Club Speaker September 2025 Meeting
2025-09-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Strathcona Community Centre (Council Chambers), 501 Festival Avenue, Sherwood Park, AB, T8A 4X3, Canada
Everyone is welcome to attend the SCGS meeting with guest speaker, Julia MacDonald, whose topic will be growing hardy and tender roses

Strathcona County Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
2025-09-06 12:00 | Smeltzer House, 1 Broadmoor Blvd., Sherwood Park, Alberta, T8A 0Z6, Canada
Annual plant sale that includes perennials, houseplants and other gardening items.

Garden Festival
2025-08-24 11:00 - 15:00 | Hazeldean Community Hall, 9630 66 Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 4W9, Canada
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!

Open Garden
2025-08-17 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-10 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-27 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-13 13:00 - 16:00 | AB
For all the details, visit our Open Gardens page or check ENews.

Art in the Garden + Open Farm Day
2025-08-17 11:00 - 16:00 | George Pegg Botanic Garden, 56015 Range Rd 43, Glenevis, Alberta, T0E 0X0, Canada
Step back into the past with a visit to the original Pegg family farmstead, established in 1913.
Join us to learn about the challenges our early farmers faced. Young George Pegg developed a keen interest in plants and as an adult he made valuable contributions to the record of Alberta’s native plants. His original plant collector’s garden is the centerpiece of this site.
Meet our talented artists at the 11th Annual Art in the Garden Show and Sale. We have activities for all ages!
• Take a guided tour of the historic farmstead and garden
• Play some lawn games
• Explore the deep forest on the nature trail
• Enjoy live cello music
• Solve the clues on a scavenger hunt
• Create your own piece of art with a button press
• Have your face painted
• Learn about the many ways our ag producers farm in Lac Ste. Anne County
Bring a picnic lunch and spread out under the shade of your favourite tree. Delight your taste buds with hot or cold beverages from Mugshot Coffee’s food truck, along with Maverick’s Donuts delectable works of art.
Alberta Open Farm Days is a collaborative, province-wide, two-day event that gives Albertans an opportunity to experience the farm and understand where their food comes from. While you are coming to Pegg Garden, plan your trip and find more host farms to visit in the area https://albertaopenfarmdays.ca/ofd-farms/

ENPS Native Plant Sale
2025-08-03 11:00 - 15:00 | Orchid Resource Centre, 4459 99 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 5B6, Canada
It is the right time of year to get plants into the ground to establish before the fall and winter move in. Mark your calendars and fine tune your lists for the Edmonton Native Plant Society’s Native Plant Sale!
Check the ENPS website for plant lists!

Alberta Regional Lily Society Annual Show
2025-07-19 - 2025-07-20 | AB
Join us to for the ARLS 38th Annual Show.
Detail to follow

Strathcona County Garden Club July Speaker Meeting
2025-07-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Strathcona Community Centre (Council Chambers), 501 Festival Avenue, Sherwood Park, AB, T8A 4X3, Canada
Everyone is welcome to attend our July meeting. Our guest speaker is Cindy Suelzle, of the Backyard City Homestead blog, whose topic will be edible weeds.
Membership is $25/yr; Non-members pay $5/event

2025 June Speaker Night
2025-06-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Central Lions Recreation Centre, 11113 113 ST NW, EDMONTON, AB, T5G 0E9, Canada
Sarah MacDonald & Team: Composting
This presentation is about Home Composting and Building Healthy Soil. Everything a person needs to know about getting started and about Edmonton’s Waste System and What Goes Where. Sarah will also answer composting and waste related questions.
About Sarah:
Sarah McDonald has been the Home Composting Programs Coordinator for the City of Edmonton since 2017. Her job is all about teaching Edmontonians to compost at home, reduce their waste and use our waste system effectively (and ultimately, less).
Garden Tour tickets will also be on sale at this meeting ($2 off for EHS members)

Alberta Regional Lily Society Annual Martagon Show
2025-06-28 - 2025-06-29 | University of Alberta Botanic Garden, 51227 AB-60, Spruce Grove, Alberta, T7Y 1C5, Canada
Check out the 28th Annual Martagon Show, the only show in North America featuring martagon lilies.
These dainty lilies are available in a wide variety of colours with up to 50 flowers per stem, many of which have been hybridized by Alberta growers.
June 28
Judging takes place from 9:30 to 12:00 p.m.
Public viewing 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.
See these dainty lilies in a wide variety of colours with up to 50 flowers per stem, many of which have been hybridized by Alberta growers.
Check out the award winners and make notes for the fall bulb sales. This is the only show in North America featuring
June 29, 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Public Viewing. Check out the award winning martagons and make notes for the fall bulb sales.

Strathcona County Garden Club June Speaker Meeting
2025-06-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Strathcona Community Centre (Council Chambers), 501 Festival Avenue, Sherwood Park, AB, T8A 4X3, Canada
Everyone is welcome to attend our meeting with guest speaker Sharon Murphy, from Gardening with Sharon whose topic will be Simple Weed Control Strategies.
Membership $25/yr; non-member $5/event

EHS at the King Edward Park Reuse Fair
2025-06-07 10:00 - 15:00 | King Edward Park Large Hall, 7708-85 street, Edmonton, Alberta, T6C 4K9, Canada
EHS will be selling leftover plants from our Perennial Exchange at the King Edward Park Reuse Fair.

2025 May Speaker Night
2025-05-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Central Lions Recreation Centre, 11113 113 ST NW, EDMONTON, AB, T5G 0E9, Canada
Dora Berry: Companion planting for vegetable gardening
Doors at 6:30pm
Speaker at 7pm
The African Violet Society will be in attendance before the speaker.
The Zoom Link is available in the members-only section.
About our Speaker:
Dora Berry
Dora Berry is a landscape designer, gardener, and educator, specializing in sustainable and ecological design. Raised on a hobby farm, her love of nature and growing food naturally was ingrained into her. She holds a degree in Environmental and Conservation Sciences, a diploma in Landscape Architectural Technology, and has taken many additional horticulture courses. With over 25 years in the landscape and gardening industry, she works both as a consultant and post-secondary instructor. Her purpose has always been to create beautiful, natural abundance to our homes and communities, creating sustainable landscapes, gardens, and habitats.

ANPC 2025 Hybrid Workshop
2025-05-24 - 2025-05-25 | iHotel and Conference Centre, 6500 67 Street, Red Deer, Alberta, T4P 1A2, Canada
The 2025 Workshop is happening on May 24th in Red Deer, Alberta! Some of this year’s workshop “Plants through Time” will highlight how plants, habitats, conservation and people’s knowledge have evolved through time, from decades to thousands of years.
Our Keynote Speaker will be Jenny L. McCune with the University of Lethbridge (http://jlmccune.weebly.com/) speaking on Plants through Time: From the Distant Past to the Invisible Present. She will be discussing her experiences studying plant communities, highlighting the challenges and intrigue involved in understanding the short-term and long-term history of plants, and discuss these challenges to plant conservation in Canada.
There will be a banquet dinner after the workshop and a short field trip the morning of May 25 to Morris Flewwelling Ranch, located in the Pine Lake Moraine approximately 30 minutes drive southeast of Red Deer.

Partners in Parks Celebration
2025-05-14 15:00 - 19:00 | Windsor Park, 8905 Windsor Road NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Partners in Parks is celebrating 40 years Growing Together!
Join us at Windsor Park (8905 Windsor Road NW) Wednesday May 14 from 3 to 7 p.m. for a fun afternoon as we celebrate 40 years of supporting our parks and kick off a new year of community involvement! It’s a chance to learn about historic park projects, meet fellow park supporters, and get ready to start the season!
This is also an opportunity for Partners in Parks registered participants to pick up their season supplies.
We encourage all attendees to walk, bike, or take transit to the park to avoid parking disappointment and Be Green!
