Scallion Creek Community Garden

08/06/2026

The gardens are looking wonderful this season! Gardeners have been hard at work, and it shows in the thriving vegetables and well-tended plots throughout the garden. Thank you to everyone who helps make this shared space such a welcoming part of our community.

06/28/2026

Gardens are sure coming along, a little rain can make a big difference in the garden!

🌧️ Garden Reminder 🌱

Weeding is much easier after a rainfall because the softened soil allows weeds to slide out with their roots intact. Spend a few minutes pulling weeds while the ground is still damp, and you'll save yourself a lot of time and effort later. Your garden—and your back—will thank you! 🌼

05/12/2026

For anyone interested-Free online gardening webinars offered by USask

FREE GARDENING WEBINARS! 🌱 Learn practical, research-backed tips for prairie gardens and yards. All of our webinars are FREE this year thanks to the City of Saskatoon's Healthy Yards initiative! All webinars are offered online via Zoom, 6–8 pm CST. Registration is required. For more details and to register, visit: https://gardening.usask.ca/public-workshops/live-workshops-events.php

05/04/2026

One of the smartest things you can do in a vegetable garden is plant for what your family will actually eat, not for what looks good on paper 🍅
🥒 Zucchini is the one I always warn people about, because one plant can give you more than enough for a household.
🥬 Lettuce works better for me when I plant a few at a time every couple of weeks instead of all at once.
🫑 Peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, and beans are usually worth giving a little space if your family eats them often.
🌿 Basil is another one that can go a long way fast, so I do not usually plant much.
📏 I’ve found the best garden plans start with honest eating habits, because that keeps you from wasting space and ending up buried in extra produce.

04/22/2026

If Mother Nature will work with us... hope to have the garden plots marked out this weekend!

Please fill out our sign-up form and join us this season.
https://forms.gle/LzjbjFLssUgYuPzW7

Community gardening is more than just growing food—it’s about connecting with neighbors, spending time outdoors, learning new skills, and enjoying the rewards of fresh, homegrown produce together. 🌷🥕

03/16/2026

Have you started your seeds yet?

Gardening season is just around the corner, and our community garden plots will soon be ready for planting! If you’re interested in having a garden plot, helping with the gardens, or sharing in the harvest, we invite you to fill out the sign-up form.

Community gardens are a wonderful way to connect with others, enjoy the outdoors, and grow fresh food together. Spots are limited, so be sure to sign up soon! 🌱🌷🥕

https://forms.gle/LzjbjFLssUgYuPzW7

10/01/2025

A gentle reminder...gardens are to be cleaned off (weeds & all 😊) by 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟕𝐭𝐡.

09/18/2025

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 at 6:30 pm 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁! 🌱
The crop is ready, and we’d love for you to come and pick your share.

Bring along a pail, bag, or container and gather up fresh, homegrown beets—𝐚𝐛𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄! It’s the perfect way to enjoy the season’s bounty and bring something delicious home for your table.

09/07/2025

Possible frost tonight! 🥶 🍅 Managed to connect with a couple more gardeners tonight while we were down covering our tomatoes.

Your hard work and efforts are noticed!

08/29/2025

The community garden has been selected in the 2025 Communities in Bloom as one of the top gardens in Virden 🙌

Many thanks goes to the gardeners who create and maintain their gardens. Your hard work and efforts are noticed!

Special thanks to Sid Warkentin for his dedication in maintaining the gardens, water system and his special handcrafted “weed” eater. Works like a charm!