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	1 Botanical Art with Coloured Pencils: Mixed Media Applications Botanical Art with Coloured Pencils: Mixed Media Applications Botanical Art with Coloured Pencils: Mixed Media Applications Botanical Art with Coloured Pencils: Mixed Media Applications Botanical Art with Coloured Pencils: Mixed Media Applications May 1, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Create beautiful botanical art using coloured pencils combined with watercolours, markers, graphite and ink. Previous drawing experience required. [...more] (no class on April 17) Free Guided Tour: TBG and Edwards Gardens Free Guided Tour: TBG and Edwards Gardens May 1, 2012 10:00 am – 11:30 am Volunteer Tour Guides conduct 90-minute informative and engaging tours designed for people to gain a greater understanding of plants, the natural landscape, landscape design and the history of designated public… Master Class: Blaze of Summer Glory Master Class: Blaze of Summer Glory May 1, 2012 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Discover exciting new cultivars that thrive in the heat, learn how to integrate them into your garden, plus strategies for enjoying blooms all summer long! For advanced gardeners. [...more]	2 Master Class: Blaze of Summer Glory Master Class: Blaze of Summer Glory Master Class: Blaze of Summer Glory Master Class: Blaze of Summer Glory Power Walks Power Walks May 2, 2012 8:00 am – 8:50 am Power through your work week with a kick start to the metabolism, stimulating mind, body and soul in under one hour. [...more] Perfect Petals in Acrylics Perfect Petals in Acrylics May 2, 2012 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Learn how to paint soft, realistic looking flower petals with acrylic paint. All skill levels welcome! [...more] TBG Annual General Meeting TBG Annual General Meeting May 2, 2012 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Find out what the TBG has been working on this past year and hear about future plans. Meet members of the Board of Directors and new inductees. Edwards Lecture: Ladies in the Landscape 1900-1940 Edwards Lecture: Ladies in the Landscape 1900-1940 May 2, 2012 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Author Jenny Rose Carey, Director of the Ambler Arboretum of Temple University [more...]	3 Edwards Lecture: Ladies in the Landscape 1900-1940 Edwards Lecture: Ladies in the Landscape 1900-1940 Edwards Lecture: Ladies in the Landscape 1900-1940 Botanical Art for Beginners Botanical Art for Beginners May 3, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Discover the world of botanical drawing and watercolour painting. Material list provided at first class. No experience necessary. [...more] SPRINGsational! SPRINGsational! May 3, 2012 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Working with familiar materials in an unusual form, create a SPRINGsational design. Plants and liner supplied. Register by Thursday, April 26th [...more] Free Guided Tour: TBG & Edwards Gardens Free Guided Tour: TBG & Edwards Gardens May 3, 2012 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Volunteer Tour Guides conduct an informative and engaging tour designed for people to gain a greater understanding of plants, the natural landscape, landscape design and the history of the garden.…	4 Free Guided Tour: TBG & Edwards Gardens Qi Gong Qi Gong May 4, 2012 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Learn easy breathing exercises to relax and energize your mind, body and spirit. Suitable for all levels. Drop in (April 13 or April 20 only) and try it out! [...more]	5 Qi Gong Beekeeping: Planning the Season and the Spring Hive Check Beekeeping: Planning the Season and the Spring Hive Check May 5, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Learn about a typical beekeeping season and planning considerations. [...more]	6 Beekeeping: Planning the Season and the Spring Hive Check Hardy Plant Sale Hardy Plant Sale May 6, 2012 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Choice shrubs Select perennials Alpine treasures Colour for shade & sun Fabulous foliage & Vendors, Vendors, Vendors! Check out www.onrockgarden.com/plantsale for plant lists & vendor details
7 Hardy Plant Sale Hardy Plant Sale Brushes with Serenity: Wondrous Water Brushes with Serenity: Wondrous Water May 7, 2012 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Using bamboo brushes, ink and watercolours on rice paper, capture the ephemeral beauty of water. Please indicate if you require materials. [...more] Sprout Club Sprout Club May 7, 2012 10:00 am – 11:00 am Looking for engaging programs to entertain and enrich your young child (ages 1 to 3 years)? Bring your baby or toddler and learn about easy ways to introduce your child…	8 Sprout Club Free Guided Tour: TBG and Edwards Gardens Free Guided Tour: TBG and Edwards Gardens May 8, 2012 10:00 am – 11:30 am Volunteer Tour Guides conduct 90-minute informative and engaging tours designed for people to gain a greater understanding of plants, the natural landscape, landscape design and the history of designated public…	9 Free Guided Tour: TBG and Edwards Gardens Free Guided Tour: TBG and Edwards Gardens Power Walks Power Walks May 9, 2012 8:00 am – 8:50 am Power through your work week with a kick start to the metabolism, stimulating mind, body and soul in under one hour. [...more] Foundations of Photography Foundations of Photography May 9, 2012 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Master the basics of digital photography and improve your photos. Bring a fully charged digital camera and its manual. [...more]	10 Foundations of Photography Foundations of Photography Foundations of Photography Botanical Art for Beginners Botanical Art for Beginners May 10, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Discover the world of botanical drawing and watercolour painting. Material list provided at first class. No experience necessary. [...more] Free Guided Tour: TBG & Edwards Gardens Free Guided Tour: TBG & Edwards Gardens May 10, 2012 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Volunteer Tour Guides conduct an informative and engaging tour designed for people to gain a greater understanding of plants, the natural landscape, landscape design and the history of the garden.… Introduction to Southern Ontario’s Native Orchids Introduction to Southern Ontario’s Native Orchids May 10, 2012 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm Learn about the many orchids native to Southern Ontario. [...more]	11 Introduction to Southern Ontario’s Native Orchids Qi Gong Qi Gong May 11, 2012 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Learn easy breathing exercises to relax and energize your mind, body and spirit. Suitable for all levels. Drop in (April 13 or April 20 only) and try it out! [...more]	12	13 Qi Gong Mother’s Day: Spring Planters and Champagne Reception Mother’s Day: Spring Planters and Champagne Reception May 13, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Give your mom, grandmother or special woman in your life a Mother’s Day to remember![...more]
14	15 Mother’s Day: Spring Planters and Champagne Reception Free Guided Tour: TBG and Edwards Gardens Free Guided Tour: TBG and Edwards Gardens May 15, 2012 10:00 am – 11:30 am Volunteer Tour Guides conduct 90-minute informative and engaging tours designed for people to gain a greater understanding of plants, the natural landscape, landscape design and the history of designated public…	16 Free Guided Tour: TBG and Edwards Gardens Free Guided Tour: TBG and Edwards Gardens Power Walks Power Walks May 16, 2012 8:00 am – 8:50 am Power through your work week with a kick start to the metabolism, stimulating mind, body and soul in under one hour. [...more] Modern Floral Design Modern Floral Design May 16, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Use elements of modern art to create exciting new floral designs. Prerequisites: Introduction to Floral Design and Basic Floral Design. [...more]	17 Modern Floral Design Modern Floral Design Modern Floral Design Modern Floral Design Modern Floral Design TBG Plant Sale: Exclusive to Members & Friends TBG Plant Sale: Exclusive to Members & Friends May 17, 2012 Featuring natives, annuals, perennials, vegetables and herbs, selected trees, shrubs and vines, special plants from the TBG gardens and more! Botanical Art for Beginners Botanical Art for Beginners May 17, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Discover the world of botanical drawing and watercolour painting. Material list provided at first class. No experience necessary. [...more] Free Guided Tour: TBG & Edwards Gardens Free Guided Tour: TBG & Edwards Gardens May 17, 2012 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Volunteer Tour Guides conduct an informative and engaging tour designed for people to gain a greater understanding of plants, the natural landscape, landscape design and the history of the garden.… HortiCULTURE Salon Series: Amy Lavender Harris HortiCULTURE Salon Series: Amy Lavender Harris May 17, 2012 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Expand your mind with engaging discussions at this salon series in the Weston Family Library [...more] Gardens in the Sky Gardens in the Sky May 17, 2012 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Explore the world of balcony and condo gardening with a Toronto Master Gardener. All about containers. [...more]	18 Gardens in the Sky TBG Plant Sale: Open to the Public TBG Plant Sale: Open to the Public May 18, 2012 – May 21, 2012 Featuring natives, annuals, perennials, vegetables and herbs, selected trees, shrubs and vines, special plants from the TBG gardens and more!	19 TBG Plant Sale: Open to the Public TBG Plant Sale: Open to the Public TBG Plant Sale: Open to the Public May 18, 2012 – May 21, 2012 Featuring natives, annuals, perennials, vegetables and herbs, selected trees, shrubs and vines, special plants from the TBG gardens and more!	20 TBG Plant Sale: Open to the Public TBG Plant Sale: Open to the Public TBG Plant Sale: Open to the Public May 18, 2012 – May 21, 2012 Featuring natives, annuals, perennials, vegetables and herbs, selected trees, shrubs and vines, special plants from the TBG gardens and more!
21 TBG Plant Sale: Open to the Public TBG Plant Sale: Open to the Public TBG Plant Sale: Open to the Public May 18, 2012 – May 21, 2012 Featuring natives, annuals, perennials, vegetables and herbs, selected trees, shrubs and vines, special plants from the TBG gardens and more!	22 TBG Plant Sale: Open to the Public Free Guided Tour: TBG and Edwards Gardens Free Guided Tour: TBG and Edwards Gardens May 22, 2012 10:00 am – 11:30 am Volunteer Tour Guides conduct 90-minute informative and engaging tours designed for people to gain a greater understanding of plants, the natural landscape, landscape design and the history of designated public…	23 Free Guided Tour: TBG and Edwards Gardens Free Guided Tour: TBG and Edwards Gardens Free Guided Tour: TBG and Edwards Gardens Power Walks Power Walks May 23, 2012 8:00 am – 8:50 am Power through your work week with a kick start to the metabolism, stimulating mind, body and soul in under one hour. [...more] Modern Floral Design Modern Floral Design May 23, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Use elements of modern art to create exciting new floral designs. Prerequisites: Introduction to Floral Design and Basic Floral Design. [...more] Marjorie Harris at grano Marjorie Harris at grano May 23, 2012 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Join us for a convivial evening with gardening grande dame MARJORIE HARRIS to celebrate her new book, Thrifty Gardening Wednesday, May 23 @ grano 2035 Yonge Street 6:30 p.m. – Aperitif and welcome 7…	24 Marjorie Harris at grano Marjorie Harris at grano Marjorie Harris at grano Marjorie Harris at grano Botanical Art for Beginners Botanical Art for Beginners May 24, 2012 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Discover the world of botanical drawing and watercolour painting. Material list provided at first class. No experience necessary. [...more] Organic Farmers’ Market Organic Farmers’ Market May 24, 2012 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Organic, outdoor market located at the entrance to the gardens. [...more] Free Guided Tour: TBG & Edwards Gardens Free Guided Tour: TBG & Edwards Gardens May 24, 2012 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Volunteer Tour Guides conduct an informative and engaging tour designed for people to gain a greater understanding of plants, the natural landscape, landscape design and the history of the garden.… Animate the Summer Shade Garden Animate the Summer Shade Garden May 24, 2012 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Discover shade-loving flowering plants and other elements [...more]	25	26 Animate the Summer Shade Garden Doors Open Toronto Doors Open Toronto May 26, 2012 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Close to 150 buildings of architectural, historic, cultural and/or social significance open their doors to the public in Toronto including the Toronto Botanical Garden. Admission is free. [...more]	27 Doors Open Toronto Doors Open Toronto Doors Open Toronto May 27, 2012 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Close to 150 buildings of architectural, historic, cultural and/or social significance open their doors to the public in Toronto including the Toronto Botanical Garden. Admission is free. [...more]
28	29 Doors Open Toronto Free Guided Tour: TBG and Edwards Gardens Free Guided Tour: TBG and Edwards Gardens May 29, 2012 10:00 am – 11:30 am Volunteer Tour Guides conduct 90-minute informative and engaging tours designed for people to gain a greater understanding of plants, the natural landscape, landscape design and the history of designated public…	30 Free Guided Tour: TBG and Edwards Gardens Free Guided Tour: TBG and Edwards Gardens Free Guided Tour: TBG and Edwards Gardens Power Walks Power Walks May 30, 2012 8:00 am – 8:50 am Power through your work week with a kick start to the metabolism, stimulating mind, body and soul in under one hour. [...more] Modern Floral Design Modern Floral Design May 30, 2012 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Use elements of modern art to create exciting new floral designs. Prerequisites: Introduction to Floral Design and Basic Floral Design. [...more] Pollinators in Peril Pollinators in Peril May 30, 2012 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm One-third of what we eat depends on pollination. Learn how you can help our pollinator friends help us. [...more]	31 Pollinators in Peril Pollinators in Peril Pollinators in Peril Pollinators in Peril Organic Farmers’ Market Organic Farmers’ Market May 31, 2012 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Organic, outdoor market located at the entrance to the gardens. [...more] Spring Floral Frenzy: Floral Design Competition Spring Floral Frenzy: Floral Design Competition May 31, 2012 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm Floral designs by the TBG’s Floral Design Certificate students [...more] Free Guided Tour: TBG & Edwards Gardens Free Guided Tour: TBG & Edwards Gardens May 31, 2012 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Volunteer Tour Guides conduct an informative and engaging tour designed for people to gain a greater understanding of plants, the natural landscape, landscape design and the history of the garden.… Edwards Lecture: The Changing World of Floral Design Edwards Lecture: The Changing World of Floral Design May 31, 2012 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm Renowned floral designer Judith Blacklock [...more]

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