Fall Rototilling - Plowing for People

A local group has come forward to provide rototilling services to Grow Regina members at YARA-GRCG.  The funds will be used to support humanitarian needs locally and globally.
Starting at $15.00 per 10′x10′ plot

$20 per 10′x20′ plot
$30 per 20′x20′ plot
$40 per 20′x30′ plot

Please make your cheque payable to:  Plowing for… »

Sculpture Unveiling Ceremony - August 30, 2010

Yara and artist Victor Cicansky join forces to support Grow Regina, a program of the Regina Food Bank
Community gardening is alive and well in Regina.  Today, through the generous sponsorship of YARA and the artistic vision of Regina artist Victor Cicansky, signature designed sculptures were unveiled at the Grow Regina Community… »

Best Garden Competition

One of the requirements for this competition is to Plant a Row ● Grow a Grow (PAR●GAR) for the Food Bank. Judging will be completed in two phases: the preliminary judging will take place in early August; final judging will be completed in based on the following categories below.
Most Innovative Gardener – Members are encouraged… »

Notice of Garden & Pathway Inspections - August 7, 2010

To All Gardeners,
Firstly, Grow Regina would like to thank those who are giving the extra attention to keep their gardens and pathways clean of weeds. You are setting a wonderful example for the rest of us!
For others, please re-visit your YARA-GRCG Garden Guidelines which clearly states:

Pathway Maintenance: Gardeners are responsible to maintain the pathway adjacent… »

Shredding & Composting

The Garden Operations Committee asks gardeners to take their compostable garden material to the northwest corner of the community garden in Section H11 (between the planted potatoes and the orchard).
As the material stock piled in the northern section of H11 is shredded this season, compost bins will be re-introduced to their previous locations and filled… »

Volunteer Day - Garden Operations - July 11, 2010 @ 2:00 pm

Hello everyone,
Now that the gardens are in and we finally have some pleasant summer days, please consider helping out at a weeding party at the garden tomorrow afternoon. Some of the common areas are in desperate need of some weeding and it’s always easier with many hands. This is a great way to help out… »

Rainfall

Rain can be a paradox.  It gives life, and it also takes it away. Too little can leave the earth brittle and bare of life; too much can leave it overwhelmed.   We who are able to control so much of our lives for our own benefit find that we are at its mercy, whether we’re… »

Cicansky Sculpture and Signage

Two 10′ high laser cut steel silhouette sculptures of a man and woman gardening will be soon be part of the signage that proudly welcomes members and guests to YARA - GROW REGINA COMMUNITY GARDEN at the Queen Street entrance.
The introduction of these sculptures has been made possible by the donation of an additional… »

Colorado Potato Beetle

Wherever potatoes are grown, the Colorado Potato Beetle is sure to appear. Many gardeners are asking for advice on how to control the CPB. Remember the YARA-GRCG Garden Guidelines require all gardeners to use environmentally friendly methods of weed and pest control so please be prepared to provide information about products used… »

Active Weather

This spring has definitely been one of the wettest on record. We have seen over 5 inches of rain at YARA-Grow Regina Community Garden - another 6/10″ today in the already saturated ground - with more rain expected over the next two days. The only good news in the lining of today’s rainbow… »

Pest Control

In addition to the struggle with the recent rains, several gardeners are having to replant their gardens again and again due to some very hungry little gophers.  It has many gardeners asking who’s responsibility is it to control the gopher population?
Officially, it is the responsibility of the City of Regina to control the gophers along… »

Workshop at YARA-GRCG: June 28, 2010

The following workshop will be presented by Sandra Shiels, a horticulturist who has taught worked classes in Horticulture and Pest Management at SIAST for more than 25 years. She has also been a regular guest on CBC Radio’s Plant Line in Regina and has enjoyed the challenge of… »

Applicants for the Walmart-Evergreen Accessible Garden

To reserve a space in the new Walmart-Evergreen Accessible Garden in 2010, please email contact@growregina.ca or call 352-4813 to leave a message.  We are hoping to have everything completed prior to June 30th.

Due to weather delays, we are not charging for the space this season, but would like to match up participants with the appropriate… »

Volunteer Day - Garden Operations: now June 13, 2010 @ 2:00 pm

Help! The food bank plots at the Grow Regina gardens are in desperate need of weeding. This message is going out to you since you indicated on your volunteer application that you were interested in weeding. Are you able to join us for a weeding party at 2pm this now Sunday June 13th? Please reply… »

YARA-Grow Regina Community Garden Inspection

On June 6th the spring garden inspection was completed and several gardeners with plots that had neglected to remove unwanted weeds were reminded about the YARA-GRCG Garden Guidelines penalty which states that their garden plot assignment may be confiscated.
As you know a lot of people have committed a lot of personal time throughout the year… »

Cedar Grilling Planks for Sale

Cedar planks have become popular backyard chefs with a flair for gourmet on the barbeque.
Please call now to reserve your fresh cedar planks with grilling recipes for the season.

2 planks for $5.00
OR
1 plank for $3.00
Call Patti to place your order and coordinate pickup at 352-4813 or email… »

Best Garden Competition

The Social & Education Committee encourages everyone to participate in the Best Gardener Competition. One of the requirements for this competition is to Plant a Row ● Grow a Grow (PAR●GAR) for the Food Bank.  Judging will be completed in two phases: the preliminary judging will take place in late July; final judging will be… »