There are only a few weeks left for residents to claim plots in Weyburn’s community garden and downtown planter program.
Community garden plots: no backyard required
Communications coordinator Paige Tenbult says there is currently a waitlist for community garden plots, but returning gardeners must still confirm their space at City Hall before May 8.
“If you do not confirm your garden spot, it will be reassigned,” she says. “We know these plots are very popular, so we’re encouraging anyone who had one in 2025 to contact us.”
The community garden, located on Signal Hill near Heritage Village and the Signal Hill Arts Centre, features 60 raised beds measuring four by 12 feet.
Tenbult says there are some restrictions on what can be planted.
“Any vegetables that are suited to in-row cultivation are welcome to be planted. But any plants that are perennial in nature, such as strawberries, are not permitted in the garden plot.”
She adds that due to the smaller plot size, crops like corn, potatoes, and gourds are discouraged.
Herbicides are not allowed in the garden, though fertilizers are permitted.
“We encourage gardeners to use environmentally friendly methods of weed and pest control.”
All maintenance inside the garden beds are the responsibility of the gardener; this includes weed control and watering. However, city crews perform the initial cultivation and preparation for planting.
The garden opens in May and gardeners are asked to clean up their beds before the Thanksgiving weekend in October.
Each plot costs $30 per season. All inquiries including being added to the wait list or claiming ownership of a plot for the 2026 growing season must be completed at City Hall.
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Colouring downtown with Isabelle’s Planters
The City’s Adopt-a-Planter program, also known as Isabelle’s Planters, brings colour to downtown Weyburn each summer.
Businesses and residents can adopt a planter and fill it with flowers, with the City providing a $100 prepaid gift card to help cover costs.
Tenbult says choosing the right plants is important due to the conditions downtown.
“We ask people to avoid delicate or shade-loving plants like pansies, as the planters are exposed to full sunlight,” she says. “They’re also subject to dust, crowding, and road salt exposure.”
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She recommends hardy, sun-loving varieties such as petunias, marigolds, and dusty miller, and encourages participants to consult local garden centres.
City crews handle watering and fertilizing, while adopters are responsible for weeding and deadheading.
Returning participants must confirm their planter for the 2026 season before May 8 by contacting the parks department. The same deadline applies for new adopters.
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