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Keeping the Obsession Growing in St. Louis

May 15, 2019 | 1:23 PM

An obsession turned into a business opportunity when Betty Rancourt opened a greenhouse in St. Louis, SK.

Obsession Greenhouse offers north central Saskatchewan the most unique plants and flowers displayed in two greenhouses with flowers, hanging baskets, pots, vegetables and herbs, plus a ‘Pot House’ featuring containers, sun and shade perennials and a full gift shop.

The warm humid air and the beautiful fragrances when you walk through the greenhouse doors are such a delight, you can’t help but feel alive surrounded by so much beauty.

With an unbelievable selection to choose from, there is something for everyone.

If you’ve got a green thumb, or just love plants, Rancourt said they have something for everyone including specialty containers made to order. One of the most popular products is a ‘Tickled Climbing Petunia.’ It has an upright form that can climb on a frame or trellis and it can be free ranged to spread up to a height of six feet.

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All of Rancourt’s suppliers are local, but she starts most of her product from seed herself.

“Any greenhouse that’s a real greenhouse at heart would want to seed themselves. The glory of it is watching it grow themselves,” she said.

Rancourt’s staff is just as obsessed with gardening as she is. In fact, none of them work for a wage – they work for plants!

“So you know their hearts are in it and we like to believe we really work hard on keeping our product in top shape because we love it,” she said.

Choose from pre-planted pots, or try building your own with expert help from the staff at Obsession Greenhouse.

It is the quality of the plants and the care that they receive that attracts patrons from as far away as Regina and Moose Jaw. Rancourt said some customers make a stop at the greenhouse an annual tradition on their way to the lake.

“They stop in and pick up their plants for the cabin and they stop in on their way home to pick up perennials for their house,” she said. “Our staff is so knowledgeable. They know the product inside and out so they can get you the exact plant you need for the area you have.”

The gift store is an attraction in itself.  It opens when the greenhouse does at the end of April until the beginning of July and features wall art, home décor, fairy gardens and fire pots among other things. After Remembrance Day, the greenhouse and gift shop transition into a Christmas wonderland. Rancourt and the staff invite you to become obsessed with Obsession Greenhouse. Visit them online , through Facebook or in person at 245 Buffalo Park Road, formerly known as Hwy #2, next to the St. Louis Family Restaurant.