COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT

The Steinbach & Area Garden Club has adopted the gardens of the Mennonite Heritage Village as its Community Project, involving the participation of many volunteer club members throughout the gardening season. The Club, in return, receives access to the facility for meetings and the volunteers receive annual passes to the Village.

Promoting interest in horticulture and acting as a source of information through

education and gardening related activities

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BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

• Grow, learn and share with other gardeners (discussions, garden tours, potlucks, volunteer projects)

• Learn about what’s new and exciting from informative speakers

• Purchase 2019 copy of “The Prairie Garden” at a discounted price

• Enjoy a 20% discount at our shopping night event

• Win door prizes and volunteer appreciation prizes

• Diversify your gardening collection with perennial, magazine, and seed exchanges

• Access to SAGC library books & videos

• Opportunity to apply for a bursary toward The Manitoba Master Gardener Program

• Connect to gardening communities at SAGC Website & on Facebook

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS$20.00 per person / $30.00 per family

CONTACT INFORMATION:Elsie Kathler 204-346-1006, kathlers@shaw.ca

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2019

2019 Schedule

General Information

JANUARY 14“Soil-It’s Not Dirt Unless It’s on Your Shirt”Learn how to preserve and improve our greatest resource to sustainably grow and produce bountiful harvests year after year. Megan Westphal, soil enthusiast and research technician at U of M

FEBRUARY 11“Urban Forestry”Hear the benefits of trees in urban centers and how trees and urban forests can enhance healthy communities. Shawn Dias, forestry advocate, arborist, Morden’s Parks and Urban Forestry Manager+ Magazine Exchange

MARCH 11“The Horticultural Program at RB Russell Vocational High School”Discover the exciting coursework offered at this inner city school which encompasses both horticultural therapy and aquaponics. Louise Shachtay, award-winning teacher and horticultural therapist + Seed Exchange

APRIL 8“Our Annual Look at Annuals”Preview the new and trending plants for 2019 and maybe take a sneak peek at 2020 introductions! Duayne Friesen, sales representative for Ball Seed Company and garden expert

MAY 13“New and Almost Forgotten Greats to Please Both the Senses and Pollinators” Move your garden bed beyond visual appeal to nurture nature and stimulate your senses. Dorinda Penner, Sunshine Nursery owner and progressive gardener+Perennial Exchange

MAY 21Shopping Night at Sunshine Nursery and GreenhouseMembers receive a 20% discount from 4 to 9 pm.

JUNE 24“Let’s Celebrate Gardening”SAGC’S Annual Members’ Garden Tour and Potluck showcasing outstanding local gardens

JULYCarman Garden Tour and Winkler Public Gardens Tour-TBA

AUGUSTPrairie Original and Gaynor Library Tall Grass Prairie Tour, Selkirk, MB-TBA

SEPTEMBER 9“Your Wild Edibles and Medicinal Backyard”Learn how to identify, harvest and prepare common wild plants so you can use them year round.Laura Reeves, botanist, wild food enthusiast and author of Laura Reeve’s Guide to Useful Plants+ Perennial Exchange

OCTOBER 21“Getting to The Root of The Problem: Bugs, Plants and Digging For Solutions”Bring your plant problems (specimen or photo) to this interactive session to promote good plant health. Dorthea Gregoire, PhD in entomology and avid gardener; Elizabeth Teichroeb, plant enthusiast and houseplant specialist

NOVEMBER 18“Lessons Learned From Food Sovereignty Programs In Northern Manitoba”Learn about gardening initiatives seeking to grow a healthy local diet. Leon Simard, M. Ed, First Nations Food Security Coordinator and educator with a passion for traditional Indigenous medicines

DECEMBER 9“A Gardener’s Christmas”Annual Christmas Celebration with video of club members’ gardens, appetizers and dessert

STEINBACH & AREA GARDEN CLUB MEETINGSSAGC meetings are held at the Mennonite Heritage Village usually on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm. Public is welcome to attend most meetings. Non-member fee $5.00. Refreshments served.

*Off-site workshops will have an additional cost. Please visit the website for more information. Everyone welcome!

February 23rd, 2 pm at Keystone Cinema, “Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf” A documentary about the new perennial movement with bonus feature- a visual tour of Butchart Gardens.

March 21st, 7 pm at Cwatchornart Studio, “Paint the Night Away.” Create a botanically themed masterpiece! Led by Colleen Watchorn, artist/educator. No experience, no problem!

May 11th, 10 am at MHV during Manitoba Day Celebrations, “Plant Pansies for Mom.” SAGC members teach children to transplant pansies to be taken home as a Mother’s Day gift.

May 13th, 6 pm at MHV, Volunteer Orientation Session. Seasoned volunteers review all you need to know to tend the HMV gardens this summer.

September 2nd, 2 pm at MHV during ‘Fall on the Farm’, “Seed Saving Tips” and “How to Prepare Your Garden for Winter”. A Master Gardener demonstrates seasonal tasks for the next growing season.

November 25th, 6:30 pm at Sunshine Nursery, “A Green Christmas”. Create an artistic piece using natural materials. Led by Janet Blatz, Master Gardener-in-training and seasoned grower.

*Additional workshops may be offered throughout the year, details will be provided at general meetings, on the website, and in the monthly newsletter.

Additional Events

SUPPORT THE GARDEN CLUB AND LOCAL GREENHOUSES

• Oakridge Greenhouse & Garden Centre• Sunshine Greenhouse & Landscaping

Identify yourself as a member and 15% of your purchase will be credited to the Garden Club account.