Friends of Reader Rock Garden Society

Delicate flower. 💜

Make no mistake. This bloom is spectacular. Soft petals, rain beading down, not a single thing out of place. Delicately beautiful, yes. But fragile? Absolutely not.

Grace has strength. Look closer.

📍 Reader Rock Garden, Calgary
May 22, 2026

History + nature + chill = yes please.

Most garden tours are quiet and serious. This one is anything but ordinary.

Join us at Reader Rock Historical Park for a relaxed stroll through one of the most unique green spaces in the city.

We have two dates for you:
Option 1: June 13, 2026 at 9:30 AM (Mountain Time)�Sunrise vibes
Option 2: June 18, 2026 at 6:30 PM (Mountain Time)�Golden hour glow

Whether you are a history nerd, plant parent, or just need an excuse to touch grass, this tour is for you.

What to expect:�Beautiful gardens at magic hour�Historic stories you won’t hear anywhere else�Fresh air and good company�Zero pressure to be an expert on anything

Come see why Reader Rock Garden is a hidden gem.

Bring a friend. Or come solo and leave with new ones.
Save this and tag a friend who needs an evening reset.

Ticket info in bio or at https://www.eventbrite.com/o/43195878263?aff=ebdsshios

We’re so excited to be featured in the June newsletter. Our secret’s out! 🌿✨
Come visit the Reader Rock Garden before everyone finds out 😉

Have you ever seen the rain? 🌧️💜

Look closer, it’s right there in the photo.

Droplets sliding off purple petals, the whole garden soft and blurred and soaked. This bloom didn’t wait for perfect weather. It just showed up, rain and all.

No sunshine needed. This is better.

📍 Reader Rock Garden, Calgary
May 22, 2026

Purple burst. 💜⚡

Not a slow open. Not a quiet arrival. This one exploded out of nowhere, all deep violet energy and wild shape, like the garden couldn’t keep it a secret any longer.

No holding back. Just purple, everywhere.

📍 Reader Rock Garden, Calgary
May 22, 2026

June in Calgary Make the most of everything June has in store.

You’re invited on Saturday, June 6, 2026

We’re rolling out the green carpet for the FoRRGS annual plant sale. Whether you’re a plant collector or just looking for something special to put in the ground, this is the place to be!

Expect hardy alpines, rare perennials, and rock garden gems - all grown with Calgary gardens in mind.

📍 Reader Rock Garden - 325 25 Ave SE
🎟️ Members get access. New members always welcome (join onsite)
☕ Stick around and enjoy 10% off at Reader’s Garden Cafe
🛍️ Bring boxes or trays to take your treasures home

Come for the plants. Stay for the garden. We’d love to see you there.

Beautiful image in the June newsletter ❤️

Unusual suspect. 🔴⚪🌀

Red and white in a shape that makes you look twice. Not a circle. Not a star. Something else entirely, like the garden decided to get weird and we’re just lucky enough to see it.

Bold colors. Stranger shapes. Zero regrets.

📍 Reader Rock Garden, Calgary
May 22, 2026

Tiny tiny tiny flower. 💜🔍

So small you’d walk right past it. So small I almost did. But there it was, a speck of purple doing its best, asking for nothing, blooming anyway.

Not every flower needs to be big to matter.

📍 Reader Rock Garden, Calgary
May 22, 2026