The most popular day to give flowers is fast approaching. Valentine's Day, Feb. 14 is one of the busiest days for florist, candy shops, lingerie shops and restaurants. It is "expected" to give and receive flowers, chocolate, to go for a romantic date and more.
If you have been out and about you will have seen many options available as far as potted plants go. Everyone appreciates any sign of spring in heart of winter. There are cheery little pots of miniature daffodils that give even the darkest winter thoughts hope. There are also primroses available which are available in a myriad of colours. A bonus with primroses is once we truly get spring these can be planted out in the garden in a partial shade area. Ensure that the soil is rich in organic matter.
There is also the very traditional roses in all the colours of the rainbow. But if you are in Saskatoon Feb. 14, we at the Saskatoon School of Horticulture might have that perfect gift for your favourite Valentine.
At the school we have discussed the Valentine dilemma with our student body this year at great length. We concluded that we wonder if we are caught up in the rat race or if we actually make the rat race for ourselves? After all, with your loved one or special people in your life, what is expected and what possibly could we do that is unique?
Four years ago we decided that we would do an annual fundraiser on Valentine's Day. We extend an invitation to friends, to lovers and to all who would like to make this Feb. 14 a special day by hosting the Cherry Valentine Evening. Join us for a delectable evening that not only offers great food, fellowship and fun but also highlights the Prairie Cherry.
The Prairie Cherry is one of the greatest fruit crops that we can grow here and we have chosen to honour it by using it as a feature product of the evening. Cherries will be the select ingredient featured in the meal, drinks, decor and prize opportunities. We offer to an evening featuring a delectable dinner along with signature cocktails in a charming and elegant surrounding at the Masonic Temple in Saskatoon. LB Distillery is sponsoring the event and is supplying Carmine Jewel cherry liqueur. To round out the evening we will enjoy local artists who will entertain us with easy listening piano tunes accompanied by vocals.
So if you are looking for an event that is unique and enjoyable then please join us this Feb. 14 at 6 p.m. (dinner is served at 7 p.m.) for the Cherry Valentine Evening. Tickets are $50 per person (adults only please) and include a signature drink, dinner and entertainment. Call us at 306-931-4769 or email us at [email protected] to get your tickets.
— Hanbidge is a horticulturist with the Saskatoon School of Horticulture and can be reached at 306-931-GROW(4769); by email at [email protected] or check out our website at saskhort.com
