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Tea with greengate

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, Jan 14th 2026
Time: 2 PM - 3 PM
Instructor:
Kath Smyth Location: greengate Garden Centers' - gardensense Studio

Tropical Sand Planter - Workshop

Tropical Sand Planter - Workshop

Create with tropical plants & sand in this fun and educational workshop.

What You'll Do

• Design your very own sand-and-rock, tropical plant display in a glass bowl

• Learn how to care for your tropical plants and get your questions answered

Included in registration:

• Instruction and guidance throughout the workshop

• Decorative rock, sand, and a glass bowl


Registration closes on Tuesday, January 13th

Date: Wednesday, Jan 17th 2026
Time: 1 PM - 3 PM
Instructor: Glenn Stevenson
Location: greengate Garden Centers' - gardensense Studio

Think Spring! 2026 - Workshop

Think Spring! 2026

The Calgary Horticultural Society's Think Spring! 2026, proudly presented by greengate Garden Centres


This year's theme: Small Space – Big Wow!

Beat the February gardening blues and begin planning your summer oasis when you attend this premier online event filled with inspiration from gardening experts.

Save the Date! Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Times and session details coming soon.

Date: Saturday, Feb 7th 2026
Time:
Cost: $15 for the public, $7.50 for Calgary Horticultural Society members
Instructor:
Location:

Tea with greengate

Tea with greengate

Join Society horticulturist Kath Smyth, fellow members, and guests for a relaxed gardening conversation over tea, coffee, and afternoon snacks. Bring your gardening questions—after all, there's something to learn in every season!

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


Registration closes on Tuesday, February 10th

Date: Wednesday, Feb 11th 2026
Time: 2 PM - 3 PM
Instructor:
Location: greengate Garden Centers' - gardensense Studio

Tea with greengate

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, April 7th at 12:00 PM

Date: Wednesday, April 8th 2026
Time: 2 PM - 3 PM
Instructor:
Kath Smyth Location: greengate Garden Centers' - gardensense Studio

Broom Making - Workshop

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

Broom Making - Workshop

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

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

Broom Making - Workshop

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

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

Tea with greengate

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