Wherever potatoes are grown, the Colorado Potato Beetle is sure to appear. Many gardeners are asking for advice on how to control the CPB. Remember the YARA-GRCG Garden Guidelines require all gardeners to use environmentally friendly methods of weed and pest control so please be prepared to provide information about products used to avoid any… »
This spring has definitely been one of the wettest on record. We have seen over 5 inches of rain at YARA-Grow Regina Community Garden – another 6/10″ today in the already saturated ground – with more rain expected over the next two days. The only good news in the lining of today’s rainbow is that… »
In addition to the struggle with the recent rains, several gardeners are having to replant their gardens again and again due to some very hungry little gophers. It has many gardeners asking who’s responsibility is it to control the gopher population? Officially, it is the responsibility of the City of Regina to control the gophers… »
An annual public celebration on the beautiful grounds of historic Government House. This exciting event is an opportunity to join the Vice-Regal couple for some old-fashioned fun, including children’s activities, refreshments and entertainment. Held at Government House at 4607 Dewdney Avenue. Posting courtesy of… »
The following workshop will be presented by Sandra Shiels, a horticulturist who has taught worked classes in Horticulture and Pest Management at SIAST for more than 25 years. She has also been a regular guest on CBC Radio’s Plant Line in Regina and has enjoyed the challenge of answering gardening questions from phone-in listeners. Monday,… »
The Regina Lakeview Community Association is hosting its first ever Family Fun Day. Saturday, June 26th, 2010 from 11-3 pm at Kiwanis Park. The day will consist of activities to keep the kids busy, give the adults a chance to visit and meet some fellow Lakeview residents. There will be games and food for everyone… »
The Evergreen Project Planning Committee meeting has been re-scheduled to June 16th at 10:00 am at 3425 Mason Avenue. This includes representation from the following committees: Construction, Garden Operations, Orchard, Social & Education Committee and Fundraising Planning & Development. Meeting will review progress of Walmart-Evergreen Accessible Garden and Community Greening Projects and plan for the… »
To reserve a space in the new Walmart-Evergreen Accessible Garden in 2010, please email contact@growregina.ca or call 352-4813 to leave a message. We are hoping to have everything completed prior to June 30th. Due to weather delays, we are not charging for the space this season, but would like to match up participants with the… »
Come and share knowledge relating to sustainable living. If you are interested in taking a road trip to visit the Craik Eco Village, please let us know. With enough interest maybe we could plan a for a group to attend since Craik is only a 1-hour drive north on Hwy#11. workshops seminars tradeshow farmer’s market… »
Canadian Peony Society Annual Show and Meeting. Events are open to the general public, including the opportunity to exhibit in the flower show. Held at the Cathedral Neighbourhood Centre at 2900 13th Avenue, Regina, SK Free admission. Public hours: 1:30-7:00 pm June 25-26, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Donations welcome. Entries welcomed from anywhere. Contact:… »
Garden Operations Committee Meeting will be held on June 29th @ 7pm at 2838 Staples Bay. Garden Operations Chair, Don… »
The Construction & Maintenance Committee meeting to be held on June 27th at 2636 Wascana Street. Committee make plans for upgrade of garden shed exterior and painting, as well as installing cribbing on remaining gardens. Volunteers will be needed to complete these projects. John Fagan,… »
The next Fundraising, Planning and Development Committee meeting will be held on June 15th at 7:00 pm at 3431 Queen Street. If you are interested in joining this committee please call 352-4813. Karen Watkins, FPD Committee… »
Help! The food bank plots at the Grow Regina gardens are in desperate need of weeding. This message is going out to you since you indicated on your volunteer application that you were interested in weeding. Are you able to join us for a weeding party at 2pm this now Sunday June 13th? Please reply… »
Quick meeting at Gene’s to review the volunteer information. Membership Chair, Gene… »
Ingredients 500g/1lb 1oz young spinach, washed and cut into thin strips 1 tbsp chopped parsley 1 small bunch spring onions, chopped 225g/8oz onion, finely chopped 120g/4¼oz feta cheese, crumbled salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste olive oil, for frying onions and brushing filo 6 thin filo pastry sheets Serving suggestion tomato salad 1…. »
On June 6th the spring garden inspection was completed and several gardeners with plots that had neglected to remove unwanted weeds were reminded about the YARA-GRCG Garden Guidelines penalty which states that their garden plot assignment may be confiscated. As you know a lot of people have committed a lot of personal time throughout the… »