Edmonton Horticultural Society

06/03/2026

If you missed out on our Spring Perennial Exchange, the extra plants will be available for sale at the King Edward Park Community League 25th Annual Reuse Fair!

King Edward Park Community League
June 13 from 10am-3pm
Large Hall 7708 85 Street NW, Edmonton

06/03/2026

We had so much fun learning about native bees at our last speaker series! We have put together some additional research on bees and fun facts that we learned from Ilan at the Alberta Native Bee Council!

Here is a sample of important information we learned:
- Expose the soil: Many native bees are ground nesting and need exposed soil to nest. Peel back some of that landscape fabric and deep mulch under shrubs and plants.
-Nest boxes should have holes deeper than 6″ and be made so that they can be cleaned and inspected to prevent diseases and pests from building up.

Learn more through the article link in our bio or on our website!

05/12/2026

Last chance to sign up your garden for the 2026 Garden Tour! We would love a couple more gardens!

The Garden Tour takes place on July 18th-19th and gardens are open from 10am-4pm!
This is a chance to showcase the passion and hard work you have put in your garden and inspire fellow gardeners!

We are looking for:
-fully landscaped front and back yards
-decent parking
-gardens that have a unique or exciting story

If the garden tour fills up we also have smaller open gardens events throughout the season.

Contact [email protected] for more information or to sign up your garden!

04/09/2026

Exciting announcement! Sawtooth farm will be selling tubers at the April Speaker Series. Special discount code for EHS Members (Check your emails this afternoon) and free shipping for pickup to all attendees of the Event with the code EHSPICKUP.

There will also be glad corms for sale from the speaker The Glad Man, and lilies from the Alberta Lily Society.

04/01/2026

We are hiring a full time position to help with the implementation and coordination of our programming!

If you are excited about:
-education
-gardening
-community building
-event planning
-and working with the community

Apply today!

Link to job posting at http://linktr.ee/edmontonhort

04/01/2026

We love to see naturalization plantings that lead to resilient, low-care landscapes that support native biodiversity!

Do you want to weigh in on naturalization plantings in Chappells and Heritage Valley?

Check out the City of Edmonton survey linked in their post below.

Let your opinion be heard! 🌲

Share your perspectives on naturalization projects happening this fall in the neighbourhoods of
- Chappelle
- Heritage Valley

Survey closes April 19. 📝

Visit engaged.edmonton.ca/NaturalizationPlantingSites

03/24/2026

https://edmontonhort.com/event/speaker-series-march-2026/

Join us for our upcoming EHS Speaker Series on Monday, March 30, 2026, from 6:30–9:00 PM at Central Lions Senior Centre for From Aesthetics to Ecology: The New Garden Paradigm.

Nathaniel and Claire Hannemann will explore how gardens can be more than beautiful spaces—they can support biodiversity, build resilience, and create deeper connections between people and nature.

Using ideas from the naturalistic planting movement and examples from their own Alberta garden, this is a great evening for anyone curious about the future of garden design.

See you there! 🌿✨

03/24/2026

Why Not Save Big with the Edmonton Horticultural Society!

If you're planning to spruce up your yard, fill your flower beds, or add some charm with garden décor, your purchases could pay for your membership and then some.

Join the EHS for just $35 a year for a single membership or $45 for a family membership and enjoy: Exclusive discounts at top local garden centres — save big each year
• 10% off at many local garden centres and greenhouses
• Special members-only promos and seasonal deals
• Newest discounter member:
Kiwi Nurseries
31313 118 Ave NW, Acheson, AB T7X 6M6
10% discount on houseplants, vegetables & herbs, and annuals
kiwinurseries.com

Plus, get even more:
Workshops, tours, and expert talks with our Speaker Series
Seed swaps, plant exchanges, and community events
A bi-weekly newsletter full of local gardening tips
A welcoming community of Edmonton-area gardeners

Make your garden budget go further — join today at edmontonhort.com

It’s the smartest thing you can do for your garden — and your wallet.