Events & Seminars Saturday, April 13, 1:00 pm
Open Mike with Dorothy Dobbie
We’re thrilled to be hosting Dorothy Dobbie, the voice of ‘The Gardener’ every Sunday morning on CJOB, and publisher of Manitoba Gardener Magazine. This fun, openmike format allows you to ask away - you have gardening questions, and she’s got answers! Saturday, April 20, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Ladies Night at Shelmerdine
and Sunday, April 21, 1:00 - 4:00 pm Call up your girlfriends for a fun night out! Tickets are $25 each and proceeds benefit Osborne House Women’s Shelter. Enjoy wine and hors d’houevres by The Gates on Roblin, door prizes, a live fashion show, gifts with purchase, and save 15% off all your purchases! Call 895-7203 ext 253 to buy your tickets. Monday April 23
Spring Hours of Operation Begin
It’s time to shift gears into spring! Monday - Friday 9:00am - 8:00pm Saturdays and Sundays 9:00am - 5:00pm Saturday, May 4, 1:00 pm
Container Gardening Trends
In this popular seminar we’ll first explore the hot new trends for container gardening in 2013. Next we’ll discuss how to choose the pots that are right for you, as well as the basics of soil, water and fertilizer for container gardening. FREE SEMINAR! May 4 - June 29
Bonus Bucks Time!
It’s time to start earning Bonus Bucks! For every $10 you spend, you’ll receive $1 Bonus Buck, which you can redeem between July 15 - August 17 for up to 50% off your purchase! Thursday, May 23 at 6:30 pm
Gardener’s Stretches
You’ve spent a delightful day in the garden, feeling good after working hard. But it doesn’t feel so good the next day when the backs of your legs are aching and your back is strained! Join in this active seminar and practice the best stretches for preventing aches and injuries from gardening. FREE SEMINAR!
6 ) SPRING 2013 HOME & GARDEN MAGAZINE
Thursday, June 13, 6:30 pm
Fertilizing 101
This seminar is designed to take the guesswork out of fertilization. What to feed, when to feed, how much to feed, etc. FREE SEMINAR Monday, June 24
Summer Hours Begin
Monday - Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm Thursdays 9:00 - 8:00pm Sundays - Closed Thursday, June 27, 6:30 pm
The Perfect Lawn
This seminar is designed for the new home-owner who is staring out at a patch of black dirt and doesn’t know where to start. Seed or sod? What type of seed or sod? What’s involved? Following the seminar our experts will work with you one-on-one to determine your exact needs according to your budget. FREE SEMINAR Monday, July 1
Canada Day
We are closed to celebrate Canada! July 15 - August 17
Redeem Your Bonus Bucks!
Remember those Bonus Bucks you’ve been saving since spring time? Redeem them now for up to 50% off your purchases! Saturday, August 10, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Local Farmer’s Market
Sunday August 11, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Calling all crafters, growers, bakers and basket-makers! Take part in our first ever Shelmerdine Farmer’s Market! Tables can be rented for just $50 and proceeds benefit local charities. Call 895-7203 to book your space! Rain dates: August 17 and 18 Saturday, September 7, 1:00pm
Therapeutic Gardening in the Golden Years
Many people in their golden years downsize to living spaces that do not include gardens, and sadly, they miss gardening! This seminar will explore different ways to enjoy the therapeutic effects of gardening, even from a small condo or seniors home. PS - Grandparents day is Sunday, September 8!