Green Roof
The green roof on the Dembroski Centre for Horticulture is over 2400 square feet. It acts as a shallow planter with the soil and plant roots absorbing rainwater and pollutants. It also helps in the...
The green roof on the Dembroski Centre for Horticulture is over 2400 square feet. It acts as a shallow planter with the soil and plant roots absorbing rainwater and pollutants. It also helps in the...
The sunken courtyard provides a natural amphitheatre for outdoor gatherings and may be used independently or in conjunction with the Westview Terrace which it is linked by a stone bridge. The trees,...
Two-thirds of the world's populations inhabit buildings made of earth. Straw bale buildings have proven to be as durable as other types of buildings; they have better fire ratings than standard...
This multifunctional garden is an interactive outdoor classroom with demonstration areas for courses and workshops for both adults and children. Raised beds, modern vertical trellising and borders...
These carpet beds skilfully carry on the tradition of Victorian carpet bedding. They are planted and maintained by the City of Toronto's Parks staff. They hold 15,000 plants and take five gardeners...
In 2010 the TBG held its first bird house building competition called “For the Birds”. Both professional design firms and the general public were invited to design and construct species specific...
In May of 2010, a magnificent new sculpture was installed into the Entry Garden. Commissioned by the Garden Club of Toronto and designed by renowned Canadian artist Ron Baird, the dramatic nine meter...
This summer, the Toronto Botanical Garden has partnered with Cirque du Soleil and the CN Tower to create an urban beautification project that has transformed one of the green spaces at the base of...
“Stooks & Punes” is a playful and evocative temporary art installation created by celebrated artist and award-winning garden designer W. Gary Smith. “Stooks and Punes” uses natural...
