Keynote Speaker Presentation: 

Beckie Fox, Editor-in-Chief, Garden Making magazine CONTAINER GARDENING

Beckie Fox's interest in container gardening evolved into her book, The Potted Garden: Creating a Great Container Garden, published in 2002 by Prentice Hall Canada. In this presentation, Beckie will present a primer on container gardening. Get tips on how to choose colours and combine plants to create a gorgeous container that looks full and beautiful from the start.

Registrants will receive a complimentary copy of the latest issue of Garden Making magazine.

Presentation time: 11:00am - 12:00noon

Location: CMU Auditorium Main Floor

Special Guest Sara Williams, noted

author and Prairie Horticulturalist:

CREATING THE PRAIRIE XERISCAPE

Special Guest Sara Williams will preview the best of the hardy and drought tolerant plants available to prairie gardeners.  

Sara's newest book release, Creating the Prairie Xeriscape, will be available for sale throughout the show.

Presentation time: 1:30 - 2:15pm

Location: CMU Auditorium Main Floor

The Workshops:

Online registration is closed

DEADLINE FOR PHONE REGISTRATION IS MARCH 21st

Please call 204-944-9478 to register

Nick Dueck Product Consultant, barkman concrete

Planning a hardscaping project? How to get started - paving stone pathways, retaining walls, and more

Workshop #1   9:00am - 9:45am   Location: B126  Main Floor

Getty Stewart - Creator and Author of Fruit Share - Getty Stewart is the founder of Fruit Share and author of the popular "Prairie Fruit Cookbook".

From apricots to saskatoons, discover the variety of fruit growing in backyards throughout the prairies and how you can join the harvest with Fruit Share. Be inspired by Getty's passion as she shares samples, recipes, tips and ideas for preserving and preparing prairie fruit such as dehydrated apples, saskatoon salsa and strawberry vanilla freezer jam.

Tasty samples will be featured!

Workshop #2   9:00am - 9:45am     Location: Room B222   Second Floor

Sharlene Nielsen, owner of Front Door Stories, creates first impressions with stunning container arrangements. Sharlene's designs have graced the entranceways of both homes and businesses throughout Winnipeg. She has served as the Design Chair for Gardening Saturday for the past several years - visit her display located at the entrance to the Great Hall.

Early Spring Change

A 45-minute session, focusing on creating a medium/large size seasonal container arrangement using materials provided (material for your session is outlined below). Learn how to choose a pot that compliments your space and tips on prepping your containers for each season. Q and A throughout.

Materials - insert pot, soil, fresh cut stems, pussy willow, tall branches, & potted bulbs

Material cost per person: $45 each

Maximum group number: 15      SOLD OUT

Observers only: $10    SOLD OUT

Maximum 20

 Workshop #3    9:00am - 9:45am     Location: Room C167   Main Floor

 Dr. Philip Ronald, Jeffries Nurseries - Trees and Shrubs for Your Landscape plus New Introductions for 2013

Trees and Shrubs for Your Landscape plus New Introductions for 2013

As the size of urban residential lots continues to shrink, homeowners must be innovative in the selection and placement of landscape plants. Fortunately, the efforts of plant breeders continue to result in the development of improved ornamental plants for today’s landscapes.

In his presentation, Dr. Ronald will discuss new choices for small and medium-sized shade trees as well as privacy screens. There have also been exciting developments in compact shrubs, including edibles. Bring a notepad to capture many ideas for your spring landscape renovation.

SOLD OUT!   Workshop #4   9:00am - 9:45am      Location: Room C244   Second Floor

Mick Manfield, Certified Square Foot Gardening Instructor and Master Gardener

Square foot gardening is the perfect solution for gardening in small spaces.  A simple, unique and versatile system that adapts to all levels of experience, physical ability, and geographical location.  Save time, water, work and money! Please note: Mick Manfield has two workshop choices : one in the AM. The AM workshop is Sold Out! Check out the one in the PM.

Workshop #5   10:00am - 10:45am    Location: Room C244  Second Floor  Sold out!

                                     Workshop #16    2:30pm - 3:15pm    Location: Room C167 Main Floor  Seats Still Available

Carla Hrycyna, St. Mary's Nursery - Choosing the Right Perennials for Your Garden

“Take a glimpse of what’s new this spring…. how to use perennials and perfect pairing with other plants.  Photos galore….”

 Workshop #6    10:00am - 10:45am    Location: Auditorium    Main Floor

Heather Kurbis, Kurbis Country Market

Healthy Living - Tips on Canning and Preserving - Heather will share the advantages and challenges of gardening naturally.  She will walk you through the steps of growing, harvesting and storing your produce so you can enjoy it all year long!

 Workshop #7   10:00am - 10:45am    Location: Room B126    Main Floor

John Rempel, Past President, Manitoba Regional Lily Society

Lilies and the Red Lily Beetle - Love your lilies?  What to do then about about the Red Lily Beetle!  Join John Remple who specializes in hybridizing lilies, for an explanation of how to identify the beetle and understand its life cycle.  Learn more about its spread through Canada and Manitoba and safe methods of control.

 Workshop #8   10:00am - 10:45am   Location: Room B222     Second Floor

Carol Bender, Master Gardener - All about Daylilies - New Introductions for 2013

Workshop #9   1:30pm - 2:15pm   Location: Room B222   Second Floor

Lori Ann Regnier, Blue Lagoon Organics - Vegetable Gardening 101:  To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.  Lori Ann Regnier,owner of Blue Lagoon Organics and a certified prairie horticulturalist, will explain the 5 W's of growing food from start to finish:  Why, Who, What, When, and Where. Growing Vegetables Organically.  Sold out!

Workshop #10   1:30pm -2:15pm   Location: Room B126  Main Floor

Michael Allen, Arborist, Viburnum Tree Experts -   Pruning your trees and shrubs - tips on when and where to start

Hear Mike's 9 tips on the correct way to prune your trees. While his discussion will focus on pruning, he will also discuss the care for fruit trees.

 Workshop #11    1:30pm - 2:15pm     Location: Room C244     Second Floor

Colleen Zacharias, Master Gardener, Certified Prairie Horticulturalist and Free Press gardening columnist - Vines and Groundcovers.

Every successful makeover, be it a garden or something more personal, contains some element of disguise... or coverup!  Vines and groundcovers can provide some of the most essential makeover artistry in your garden while also introducing elements of texture, colour, contrast and even privacy. 

This workshop will discuss the wide range of vines and groundcovers, both annual and perennial, and their many creative applications for a variety of spaces, small or large. 

                                                 Workshop #12   2:30pm - 3:15pm    Location: Auditorium   Main Floor

Dave Elmore of Green Action, knows all about the value of composting! Reduce waste, reduce your impact on our planet and at the same time improve the quality of your soil. Learn just how easy it is to turn your waste into a nutrient rich soil amendment for your plants and garden.

Workshop #13     2:30pm - 3:15pm    Location: Room 126   Main Floor

Shelmerdine Nursery & Garden Centre  Water Features/ Water plants "Keeping Your Pond Clear"

Ron Labbe, Shelmerdine Garden Centre, will provide an overview of the many water features available on the market today. The main focus of the workshop will be on how to maintain your water feature and in particular, tips on how to keep them clear and clean. There will also be information on water plants to enhance and maintain your water feature.

                                      Workshop #14   2:30pm - 3:15pm   Location Room C244  Second floor

Margaret Bernhardt-Lowdon, Executive Director, Manitoba Lung Association - Gardening with Allergies

Title: Gardening with Asthma and Allergies

Description: Do your allergies or asthma interfere with your love of gardening? This presentation will provide valuable tips and  insights on how to garden comfortably and creatively without aggravating symptoms. Includes suggestions for allergy-friendly plants and trees.  Cancelled