Harvest Day

It’s the Teaching Garden’s 15^th Anniversary! Join TBGKids and Discoverability as we celebrate with art, drumming, and drama. Have a sip of cider, meet the worms, and harvest veggies from the Teaching Garden for our friends at the North York Harvest Food Bank.

Saturday, September 28, 12 noon to 4 p.m.

FREE No registration required.

 

There are lots of fun things to do and see:

TBGKids and DiscoverAbility
Children’s activities for Harvest Day 2012 include harvesting organic vegetables, food demonstrations, garden arts and crafts, drumming circle, garlic planting, and family fun yoga.   Children’s activities will take place in the TBG’s Teaching Garden. Free cider!

Free Tours
Enjoy a free guided 60-minute tour. Experienced and knowledgeable TBG guides will make your tour exciting, informative, and memorable. Visit our 17 themed gardens and enjoy our Harvest Day festivities all on the same day. All ages are welcome. Tours are scheduled at 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.

Harvest Day Demos
TBG staff and other experts will be on hand to provide lively and educational demonstrations throughout the day

• 12 noon — Live cooking demonstration. Try something new!
• 1 p.m. — Great seasonal tips and “what-to-do in the garden now” with Head Gardener Sandra Pella. Sandra will also give a hands-on demonstration on how to plant spring bulbs and garlic this fall.
• 2 p.m. — Paul Zammit, TBG’s Nancy Eaton Director of Horticulture, will show you how to create a stunning pumpkin centerpiece with a touch of flare—just perfect for Thanksgiving decorating! And yes, you can order yours in time for the holiday!
• 3 p.m. – Liz Hood, TBG’s Director of Education, will create some “Gardens to Go”- a great fall activity to do with your little sprouts to celebrate the final days of the garden and the season of seeds. Great idea for birthday loot bags or holiday gifts.

Harvest Café
On Harvest Day only, join us for a delightful lunch at our bistro-style café, set up outdoors on our Westview Terrace. À la Carte Kitchen, Inc. will provide a scrumptious array of light meals and delicious treats for purchase.

TBG Shop and Fresh Market
Don’t miss the TBG’s indoor/outdoor shopping experience. Pick up a unique gift for that special someone, or choose some harvest-fresh produce.

Toronto Master Gardeners
Toronto Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer your gardening questions and offer expert advice.

Throughout the year, the TBGKids instructors guide school and summer camp groups in the planting and care of the Teaching Garden. These activities teach children where their food comes from and introduce them to the wonders of fresh-picked produce. Many campers and visitors come back to the TBG every year for Harvest Day. Throughout the season, campers, students, families, and garden volunteers harvest up to 900 pounds of fresh produce from the Teaching, Kitchen and Demonstration Gardens to donate to the North York Harvest Food Bank.