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Dugald’s Bulb of the Month

Dugald's Bulb of the Month

Bulb of the Month: Summer Snowflake GRAVETYE GIANT

If you were to cross a snowdrop with a daffodil, you’d probably come close to describing the utterly charming Fravetye Giant (Leucojum aestivum). Being in a genus of its own, …

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Bulb of the Month: Corydalis Solida

Their species name alone is comforting. Which would lead one to think that these little bulbs would be commonly admired and grown but sadly, they’re not. I know I sound …

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Bulb of the Month: Pineapple Lilies (Eucomis spp.)

Here’s another bulb that anyone can grow yet never fails to draw admiring comments and praise for your horticultural prowess. There are two varieties of Eucomis, which is native to …

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Bulb of the Month: Gladiolus callianthus

Life would be easier if taxonomists didn’t rename bulbs and plants so often. I’ve always had a sneaking suspicion that they own the label companies, making buckets of money every …

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Bulb of the Month: Nerine & Narcissus

This month, I’m featuring two different bulbs—singing the praises of one that has just finished its spectacular flowering, and offering a tip about another that is probably growing indoors in …

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Bulb of the Month: Foxtail Lilies

Eremurus – the giants of spring These plants are extraordinary in every way. Commonly known as foxtail lilies, they’re native to the high altitude plains in Asia, where each spring …

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Bulb of the Month: Colchicum = Instant gratification

I’ve been involved with flower bulbs for much of my life and in all that time I’ve never understood why everyone doesn’t grow Colchicum (a.k.a. autumn crocus, naked ladies or …

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WHAT'S ON

Apr 22
April 22 @ 10:00 am - June 24 @ 11:00 am

Keep Fit in Spring (10 sessions)

Jun 2
June 2 @ 6:00 pm - June 23 @ 9:00 pm

Floral Design Program: Special Occasion Flowers

Jun 5
June 5 @ 6:00 pm - June 26 @ 9:00 pm

Floral Design Program: Classic Design Fundamentals 2

Jun 6
9:00 am - 4:00 pm Event Series

P.A. Day Camp 2024/2025

Jun 6
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Guided Breathwork Experience: Purpose

Jun 7
June 7 @ 11:00 am - June 8 @ 4:00 pm

Through the Garden Gate: Hoggs Hollow

Jun 7
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Botanical Cyanotype Printmaking

Jun 8
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Toronto Cactus & Succulent Club, Annual Show and Sale

Jun 13
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

TBG Commission Premiere with Composer Rea Beaumont: A Listening Experience

Jun 13
7:00 pm - 8:15 pm

Tafelmusik at the Garden: Mozart’s Kindred Spirits

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