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June
6th

Companion Planting with Native Plants

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Are you excited to add (more) native plants to your garden?

When it comes to gardening some plants will share space with everyone, some are pickier and some are bullies.

Join Sara Jordan-McLaughlin, Alberta Native Plant Council president, biodiversity researcher and naturalist as she unpacks some of the wonderful native plants that can be grown in the garden, where they want to be and who they like to grow with.

Date: Saturday June 6th
Time: 1:30 PM to 3 PM
Presenter: Sara Jordan-McLaughlin, Alberta Native Plant Council

Location: greengate Garden Centers' - gardensense Studio

Registration for this workshop will close: Tuesday, June 2, 2026

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June
13th

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Master Gardeners Association of Alberta

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Talks & Tours at greengate Garden Centres

Event Topic 3 of 4: Keeping Your Garden Interesting Throughout the Hot Summer Months

Join Master Gardeners Association of Alberta (MGAA) at greengate Garden Centres for a series of presentations and plant tours in the greenhouse.

The MGAA is a non-profit organization of trained volunteers dedicated to providing research-based horticultural education and supporting gardeners across Alberta.

Each event begins with an informative talk in our gardensense Studio, followed by a guided greenhouse tour based on the presentation topic.

This session will cover:

• Keeping the show going into fall (Elaine Rude)
• Summer maintenance (Gary Stedman)
• Succession planting vegetables (Heather Van Bavel)
Come learn from experienced gardeners and gain practical knowledge you can apply right away in your own garden.

Date: Saturday June 13th
Time: 1 PM to 3 PM
Presenter: Elain Rude, Gary Stedman, Heather Van Bavel

Location: greengate Garden Centers' - gardensense Studio

Free and open to the public. No registration required.

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June
15th

Broom Making

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Step into the world of a centuries-old craft with David Campbell, master broom maker

In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the traditional art of broom-making exactly as it's been done for over 250 years – no nails, no screws, no wire – just skill, patience, and craftsmanship. Create your own functional piece of folk art: a floor broom, hearth broom, cobweb broom, or even a whimsical flying broom!

David is passionate about keeping this heritage craft alive. By attending, you're helping to pass this knowledge forward, ensuring that the techniques and traditions of hand-woven broom-making continue for generations.

Date: Monday June 15th, 2026
Time: 10 AM – 4 PM
Instructor: David Campbell

Location: greengate Garden Centers' - gardensense Studio

For other WORKSHOP tickets: click HERE

June
27th

Paint-A-Gnome

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Let your inner gnome out!

Get creative at greengate Garden Centres during this fun and colourful Paint-A-Gnome Workshop! Choose from 1 of 10 unique cement gnomes when you register, then bring it to life with paint, personality, and a splash of imagination.

This 2.5-hour hands-on workshop includes all painting supplies, optional guidance from Mama Gnome herself, and plenty of space to be as bold, detailed, or quirky as you want. Think sports team colours, wizard hats, beach vibes, anything goes!

Before you head home, your gnome masterpiece will be dipped in a protective sealant, ready to show off indoors or in the garden.

Bring your creativity and maybe a friend or two. Let's get painting!

Date: Saturday June 27th, 2026
Time: 1 PM – 3:30 PM
Instructor: Janis Doherty (AKA Mama Gnome), Gnome and Garden

Location: greengate Garden Centers' - gardensense Studio

For details & registration click HERE

Sept
12th

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Master Gardeners Association of Alberta

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Talks & Tours at greengate Garden Centres

Event Topic 4 of 4: Fall Harvesting, Garden Tasks & Planting Bulbs

Join Master Gardeners Association of Alberta (MGAA) at greengate Garden Centres for a series of presentations and plant tours in the greenhouse.

The MGAA is a non-profit organization of trained volunteers dedicated to providing research-based horticultural education and supporting gardeners across Alberta.

Each event begins with an informative talk in our gardensense Studio, followed by a guided greenhouse tour based on the presentation topic.

This session will cover:

• Prepping the garden for winter (Verne Williams)
• Planting garlic (Marion Jones)
• Choosing the best bulbs for fall planting (Nicola Doyle)
Come learn from experienced gardeners and gain practical knowledge you can apply right away in your own garden.

Date: Saturday Sept. 12th, 2026
Time: 1 PM to 3 PM
Presenter: Alberta Master Gardeners Association

Location: greengate Garden Centers' - gardensense Studio

Free and open to the public. No registration required.

MGAA website

Sept
19th

Witch's Broom Making

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Make Your Own Witch's Broom!

Step into the world of a centuries-old craft with David Campbell, master broom maker

Join a fun and unique three-hour workshop where participants will be lead through the magical centuries-old craft of witch's broom making, where you make your own broom, even fly it home if you want.

Date: Saturday Sept 19th
Time: 10 AM – 1 PM
* More dates will be added subject to demand
Instructor: David Campbell
Price: $120 per broom maker/adult chaperones no charge

Location: greengate Garden Centers' - gardensense Studio

For WORKSHOP tickets: click HERE

Sept
20th

Witch's Broom Making

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Make Your Own Witch's Broom!

Step into the world of a centuries-old craft with David Campbell, master broom maker

Date: Sunday Sept 20th
Time: 10 AM – 1 PM
* More dates will be added subject to demand
Instructor: David Campbell
Price: $120 per broom maker/adult chaperones no charge

Location: greengate Garden Centers' - gardensense Studio

$120 per broom maker/adult chaperones no charge

For WORKSHOP tickets: click HERE

Sept.
25th

Broom Making

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Step into the world of a centuries-old craft with David Campbell, master broom maker

Date: Friday Sept. 25th, 2026
Time: 10 AM – 4 PM
Instructor: David Campbell

Location: greengate Garden Centers' - gardensense Studio

For other WORKSHOP tickets: click HERE

Sept.
28th

Broom Making

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Step into the world of a centuries-old craft with David Campbell, master broom maker

Date: Monday Sept. 28th, 2026
Time: 10 AM – 4 PM
Instructor: David Campbell

Location: greengate Garden Centers' - gardensense Studio

For other WORKSHOP tickets: click HERE

Discover, Create & Grow

Your next great idea starts in our gardensense Studio.

Browse our events and workshops below and save your seat!

Events Filter:

Sort the events you would like to quickly view:

Companion Planting with Native Plants

| Event Details

Are you excited to add (more) native plants to your garden?

Event Days

Master Gardeners Association of Alberta

| Event Details

Talks & Tours at greengate Garden Centres Event Topic 3 of 4: Keeping Your Garden Interesting Throughout the Hot Summer Months

Broom Making

WORKSHOP | Event Details

Step into the world of a centuries-old craft with David Campbell, master broom maker

Paint-A-Gnome

WORKSHOP | Event Details

Let your inner gnome out!

Event Days

Master Gardeners Association of Alberta

| Event Details

Talks & Tours at greengate Garden Centres Event Topic 4 of 4: Fall Harvesting, Garden Tasks & Planting Bulbs

Witch's Broom Making

WORKSHOP | Event Details

Make Your Own Witch's Broom!

Step into the world of a centuries-old craft with David Campbell, master broom maker

Witch's Broom Making

WORKSHOP | Event Details

Make Your Own Witch's Broom!

Step into the world of a centuries-old craft with David Campbell, master broom maker

Broom Making

WORKSHOP | Event Details

Step into the world of a centuries-old craft with David Campbell, master broom maker

Broom Making

WORKSHOP | Event Details

Step into the world of a centuries-old craft with David Campbell, master broom maker

Talks & Tours at greengate Garden Centres

Event Topic 3 of 4: Keeping Your Garden Interesting Throughout the Hot Summer Months

Talks & Tours at greengate Garden Centres

Event Topic 4 of 4: Fall Harvesting, Garden Tasks & Planting Bulbs