North Battleford residents eager for a whiff of summer are welcome to enjoy the sweet smell of summer flowers now in full bloom at the City of North Battleford’s greenhouse.
Every year, the municipality grows thousands of flowers and other ornamental plants for the baskets it hangs throughout the city and plants it places in North Battleford parks. These are now only weeks away from being ready for transplant.
Until then, they are transforming the City of North Battleford’s greenhouses into fragrant oases, and a great place to unwind and learn about plants.
“Next week, we’ll be providing tours for elementary school students and local seniors,” says Tim Yeaman, the City of North Battleford’s forestry operations foreman. “We’re always ready at this time of year to give tours to anyone who asks.”
The City of North Battleford does ask anyone who wants a tour of the greenhouse to call a day or two ahead to ensure staff is available to guide visitors through the facility and answer questions. During these tours, the city’s staff also engages visitors with trivia questions such as: Do cacti grow in Saskatchewan? Does Canada have a tropical rainforest? Is there a desert in Saskatchewan?
And then, there’s the fish. The City of North Battleford greenhouse also features goldfish and koi, including one that comes to staff when they beckon.
Visits to the City of North Battleford are free and the greenhouse can accommodate groups from a single person to as many as 20 people.
