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April 2026 events

A Breath of Spring Outdoor Container - Workshop

April 18th, 2026

A Breath of Spring Outdoor Container - Workshop

Are you ready to feel the excitement of bringing on spring? Then let's get gardening!


The fresh faces of pansies bring hope of a new growing season, while the softness of pussywillow, the whimsy of ivy, mini daffodils, herbs, and a surprise bulb for summer show all come together to make this container a winner.

The Society's horticulturist, Kath Smyth, will show you how to make your container look lovely, share information about the plants, and teach you how to keep your container looking great long into the growing season.


Registration for this workshop will close Monday, April 13, 2026.


Included in registration:
• All plants and supplies

Please bring:
• Apron
• Gloves


Date: Saturday, April 18th 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Instructor: Kath Smyth, Calgary Horticultural Society
Location: greengate Garden Centers' - gardensense Studio


For Details & registration: click HERE

Broom Making - Workshop

April 19th, 2026

Sold Out

Broom Making - Workshop

Craft something truly unique and useful with your own hands!


Create a sturdy, long-lasting sweeper that's not just a tool, but a one-of-a-kind piece of centuries-old folk art. Imagine crafting your own floor broom, hearth broom, cobweb broom, or even a whimsical flying broom!

Learn the traditional way brooms were made over 250 years ago – no nails, no screws, no wire! Just pure, handcrafted quality.

All materials & tools provided. Bring your own lunch.

*Limit of 5 Participants Per Workshop

Date: Sunday, April 19th 2026
Time: 11 AM – 4:30 PM
Instructor: David Campbell
Location: greengate Garden Centers' - gardensense Studio

Broom Making - Workshop

April 20th, 2026

Sold Out

Broom Making - Workshop

Craft something truly unique and useful with your own hands!


Create a sturdy, long-lasting sweeper that's not just a tool, but a one-of-a-kind piece of centuries-old folk art. Imagine crafting your own floor broom, hearth broom, cobweb broom, or even a whimsical flying broom!

Learn the traditional way brooms were made over 250 years ago – no nails, no screws, no wire! Just pure, handcrafted quality.

All materials & tools provided. Bring your own lunch.

*Limit of 5 Participants Per Workshop

Date: Monday, April 20th 2026
Time: 10 AM – 4 PM
Instructor: David Campbell
Location: greengate Garden Centers' - gardensense Studio

Calgary Horticultural Society's Gardeners' Market

April 25th, 2026

Calgary Horticultural Society's Gardeners' Market

Presented by greengate Garden Centres


Get ready for a day filled with all things green!


The Calgary Horticultural Society's Gardeners' Market is the perfect place to kick off the season with inspiration and excitement. Whether you're an experienced gardener or just getting started, there's something for everyone!


What to Expect:

• Demo Speakers Stage - Learn from the pros with engaging presentations. (Held in a separate room!)

• 50+ Exhibitors – Explore garden centres, service suppliers, décor creators, specialty plant groups, and more!

• NEW! There will be a guided garden tour outside the exhibition space.

Take this fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow garden lovers and immerse yourself in Calgary's vibrant gardening community. See you there!


Date: Saturday, April 25th 2026
Time: 9 AM – 4 PM
Location: The Commons in ATCO Park - 5302 Forand Street SW, Calgary, AB.
Cost: $17.50 (Public) | $12.50 (Calgary Horticultural Society Members)
Parking: Ample free parking is available!


Broom Making - Workshop

April 25th, 2026

Sold Out

Broom Making - Workshop

Craft something truly unique and useful with your own hands!


Create a sturdy, long-lasting sweeper that's not just a tool, but a one-of-a-kind piece of centuries-old folk art. Imagine crafting your own floor broom, hearth broom, cobweb broom, or even a whimsical flying broom!

Learn the traditional way brooms were made over 250 years ago – no nails, no screws, no wire! Just pure, handcrafted quality.

All materials & tools provided. Bring your own lunch.

*Limit of 5 Participants Per Workshop

Date: Saturday, April 25 2026
Time: 10 AM – 4 PM
Instructor: David Campbell
Location: greengate Garden Centers' - gardensense Studio

Broom Making - Workshop

April 26th, 2026

Broom Making - Workshop

Craft something truly unique and useful with your own hands!


Create a sturdy, long-lasting sweeper that's not just a tool, but a one-of-a-kind piece of centuries-old folk art. Imagine crafting your own floor broom, hearth broom, cobweb broom, or even a whimsical flying broom!

Learn the traditional way brooms were made over 250 years ago – no nails, no screws, no wire! Just pure, handcrafted quality.

All materials & tools provided. Bring your own lunch.

*Limit of 5 Participants Per Workshop

Date: Sunday, April 26th 2026
Time: 11 AM – 4:30 PM
Instructor: David Campbell
Location: greengate Garden Centers' - gardensense Studio

May 2026 events

May 2nd

Spring Bulb Sale

Alberta Regional Lily Society


Discover a stunning selection of rare and exotic lily bulbs!


There will be Asiatic, Martagon, Interdivisional varieties, and Species Lily Bulbs that are ready to plant right away and add colour to your garden this summer.




Date: Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Time: 11 AM to 3 PM
Location: greengate Garden Centers



Open to the public. No registration required.



Visit their website for more details


May 2nd

- Workshop -
Garden to Table: Growing Food to Feed Your Family


From seed to harvest, learn everything you need to know to grow nutrient-dense, delicious food for your family!


Why Garden to Table? With rising food costs and concerns about the quality of commercial produce, there's never been a better time to cultivate your own garden. Learn sustainable growing practices that respect your ecosystem and yield high-quality, nutrient-dense food. It's easier than you think!


Date: Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Instructor: Carmen Lamoureux, Urban Farm School
Location: greengate Garden Centers' - gardensense Studio


Urban Farm School event at greengate

What to Expect:

• Choose the best location and prepare your soil

• Select seeds and plant with confidence

• Explore raised beds, no-till, and small-space strategies

• Sustainable tips for growing and caring for your vegetables


For EVENT DETAILS and REGISTRATION:

click HERE

Grow-A-Row of Veggies for the Calgary Food Bank!

May 2nd, 2026

Grow-A-Row of Veggies for the Calgary Food Bank!

Help greengate support our community by Growing-A-Row of fresh vegetables for our neighbours in need.


Donate a nonperishable food item or make a monetary donation to The Calgary Food Bank in exchange for free seeds* from greengate. Look for the Calgary Food Bank truck in our parking lot. Every row of fresh produce makes a difference!

Date: Saturday, May 2nd 2026
Time: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Location: greengate Garden Centres' parking lot

*While supplies last. Seed variety is dependent on the number of participants.


More information: click HERE

Make a monetary donation: click HERE


Food donations are accepted onsite by the Calgary Food Bank during the event. View List of preferred food items: HERE


Paint-A-Gnome - Workshop

May 3rd, 2026

Paint-A-Gnome - Workshop


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!


Date: Saturday, May 3rd
Time: 1 PM – 3:30 PM
Instructor: Janis Doherty (AKA Mama Gnome), Gnome and Garden
Location: greengate Garden Centers' - gardensense Studio

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!


For details & registration: CLICK HERE

May 9th

SHOW and SALE

Stampede City African Violet Society


Celebrate Mother's Day Weekend surrounded by the beauty of African Violets and other stunning plants in the Gesneriad family!


What to Expect:

• Dazzling displays of African Violets
• A wide variety of Gesneriad plants
• Perfect gifts for Moms or plant enthusiasts
• African Violet cuttings for your growing collection

Stampede City African Violet Society SHOW and SALE

Take advantage of the chance to bring home these vibrant beauties!



Date: Saturday, May 9th 2026
Time: 11 AM to 3 PM
Location: greengate Garden Centers



Open to the public. No registration required.



Visit their website for more details

Tea with greengate

May 9th & 10th, 2026

Celebrate Mother's Day with a gift that blooms from the heart!


greengate Garden Centres cordially invites kids (and kids at heart) to craft a special Mother's Day planter for just $5!

Choose from a variety of sun or shade annuals, plant them in a cozy pot, with just the right mix of soil, and add some water and fertilizer. It's a hands-on way to create a blossoming tribute to the special moms in our lives.


Date: Saturday, May 9th & Sunday, May 10th
Time: Drop in during store hours (9:30 AM to 6:30 PM), or while quantities last
Location: greengate Garden Centers' - gardensense Studio

Not only will you leave with a personalized planter ready to brighten Mom's Day, but you'll also be contributing to a great cause, all proceeds are donated to the Calgary Homeless Foundation.


Be part of this heartwarming tradition. Remember, it's *while quantities last*, so plan to plant early!

Tea with greengate

May 13th, 2026

Come for Tea at the Garden Centre

Join Society horticulturist Kath Smyth, fellow members, and guests for a relaxed gardening conversation over tea, coffee, and afternoon snacks. After all, we have gardening questions year-round!

Gather your questions and enjoy a cozy afternoon at greengate Garden Centres. Please bring your own mug.


Registration closes on Tuesday, January 13th

Date: Wednesday, May 13th 2026
Time: 2 PM - 3 PM
Instructor: Kath Smyth
Location: greengate Garden Centers' - gardensense Studio

Members may use their Bring a Friend benefit and register for two people at member pricing—free!


For Registration: click HERE

Broom Making - Workshop

May 15th, 2026

Broom Making - Workshop

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.

All materials & tools provided. Bring your own lunch.

*Limit of 5 Participants Per Workshop

Date: Friday, May 15th 2026
Time: 10 AM – 4 PM
Instructor: David Campbell
Location: greengate Garden Centers' - gardensense Studio

Alberta Master Gardeners Association Event Days

May 16th, 2026

Master Gardeners Association of Alberta - Event Days

Talks & Tours at greengate Garden Centres

Event Topic 2 of 4: All About the Plants! Plants, Plants & MORE Plants


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:

• Pollinators in the garden (Nicola Doyle

• Adding drought tolerant plants (Marion Jones)

• Good native plants for the border (Sheryl Normandeau)

Free and open to the public. No registration required.


Date: Saturday, May 16th 2026
Time: 1 PM to 3 PM
Presenter: Alberta Master Gardeners Association
Location: greengate Garden Centers' - gardensense Studio


Come learn from experienced gardeners and gain practical knowledge you can apply right away in your own garden.


MGAA website


May 23rd

- Workshop -
Soil Health Essentials


Discover how to enhance soil health for growing nutrient-rich food and adopt advanced soil science techniques to nourish your crops in an innovative way!


Why Attend? Gain valuable insights into the dynamic world of soil health. Learn how to grow healthy crops while supporting the essential micro-organisms that make it all happen.


Date: Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Instructor: Carmen Lamoureux, Urban Farm School
Location: greengate Garden Centers' - gardensense Studio


Urban Farm School event at greengate

What to Expect:

• Explore strategies for unlocking soil's full potential and boosting crop nutrients

• Highlight the importance of growing in living soil teeming with micro-organisms

• Tips for nutrient-dense crop cultivation

• Learn how to build and support essential soil microbes for better growth


For EVENT DETAILS and REGISTRATION:

click HERE


May 23rd

- Workshop -
Secrets of Successful Composting


Spring is the perfect time to begin learning the techniques and troubleshooting tips to become a composting pro!


Want to get the REAL dirt on composting? Nature's been doing it for, well...forever, and there's really no reason she should have all the fun!


Date: Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Instructor: Carmen Lamoureux, Urban Farm School
Location: greengate Garden Centers' - gardensense Studio


Urban Farm School event at greengate

What to Expect:

• Uncover the processes that transform yard and garden waste into valuable compost

• Strategies for producing high-quality compost full of beneficial micro-organisms

• Learn how to customize compost for your growing conditions

• Discover different compost bin styles and learn which ones work best

• Explore compost ingredients, recipes, and rules-of-thumb for success

• Gain all the knowledge you need to turn your garden waste into black gold


For EVENT DETAILS and REGISTRATION:

click HERE


May 30th

- Workshop -
Greenhouse Growing Basics


Want to learn how to optimize your greenhouse and grow successfully in a northern climate?


Join us as we explore small greenhouse strategies, from what works to what doesn't! This class is perfect for beginners setting up a greenhouse, as well as those who already have one and want to improve their results.


Date: Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Instructor: Carmen Lamoureux, Urban Farm School
Location: greengate Garden Centers' - gardensense Studio


Urban Farm School event at greengate

What to Expect:

• Learn the essentials of northern-climate greenhouse growing

• Explore soil, amendments, and planting strategies

• Master ventilation, pest management, and space optimization

• Practical tips to get the most from your greenhouse


For EVENT DETAILS and REGISTRATION:

click HERE

Prairie Gardener's Go-To for Pollinators Workshop

May 31st, 2026

The Prairie Gardener's Go-To for Pollinators Workshop & Book Event

Pollinators are in serious decline, and gardeners can play an important role in helping them. By planting a variety of flowering plants with different shapes, colours, and fragrances, we can provide the pollen and nectar these essential insects need.


In this hands-on workshop, participants will learn how to create a container designed to attract and support pollinators while adding beauty to the garden.


What You'll Learn:

• Who our pollinators are and what they need in a garden

• Types of containers, growing medium, and amendments

• The best flowering plants to attract pollinators

• Techniques for transplanting seedlings into containers

• How to care for your container

Plant up your own pollinator-friendly container to take home, plus receive a copy of either The Prairie Gardeners Go-To for Perennials or Small Spaces.


Proceeds from this workshop will be donated to the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation, supporting the rescue and rehabilitation of wildlife in our province.


Date: Sunday, May 31st 2026
Time: 1 PM to 2:30 PM
Presenter: Janet Melrose & Sheryl Normandeau
Location: greengate Garden Centers' - gardensense Studio


Registration



Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation Website

June 2026 events


June 6th

- Workshop -
Introduction to Permaculture


Feeling "perma-curious"? Join us for a deep dive into how this whole-systems approach helps build resilience by meeting needs for food, water, shelter, and more!


If you're interested in a positive, solutions-based approach to addressing some of the challenges we face today, let permaculture be your guide.


Date: Saturday, June 6th, 2026
Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Instructor: Carmen Lamoureux, Urban Farm School
Location: greengate Garden Centers' - gardensense Studio


Urban Farm School event at greengate

What to Expect:

• 3-hour workshop focusing on the ethics and principles of permaculture.

• Explore how a whole-systems approach helps us live beyond sustainability

• Gain a new perspective; view the world through a different lens that fosters empowerment and hope.

• Learn foundational permaculture concepts and how they support human needs while harmonizing with nature.


For EVENT DETAILS and REGISTRATION:

click HERE

Alberta Master Gardeners Association Event Days

June 13th, 2026

Master Gardeners Association of Alberta - Event Days

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)

Free and open to the public. No registration required.


Date: Saturday, June 13th 2026
Time: 1 PM to 3 PM
Presenters: Elain Rude, Gary Stedman, Heather Van Bavel
Location: greengate Garden Centers' - gardensense Studio


Come learn from experienced gardeners and gain practical knowledge you can apply right away in your own garden.


MGAA website

Broom Making - Workshop

June 15th, 2026

Hand-Woven Broom Making Workshop - Workshop

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.

All materials & tools provided. Bring your own lunch.

*Limit of 5 Participants Per Workshop

Date: Monday, June 15th 2026
Time: 10 AM – 4 PM
Instructor: David Campbell
Location: greengate Garden Centers' - gardensense Studio

For WORKSHOP TICKET PURCHASE: click HERE

July 2026 events


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August 2026 events


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September 2026 events

Alberta Master Gardeners Association Event Days

September 12th, 2026

Master Gardeners Association of Alberta - Event Days

Talks & Tours at greengate Garden Centres

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


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


The Alberta Master Gardeners Association (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)

Free and open to the public. No registration required.


Date: Saturday, Sept 12th 2026
Time: 1 PM to 3 PM
Presenter: Alberta Master Gardeners Association
Location: greengate Garden Centers' - gardensense Studio


Come learn from experienced gardeners and gain practical knowledge you can apply right away in your own garden.


MGAA website