A Garden for All
… through the seasons and throughout the day We often read about how well designed gardens should offer many points of year-round interest. Since starting my biweekly Paul’s Picks, I …
Paul’s Plant Picks: Gardens of Change Read More
Shop TBG is delighted to carry a whimsical assortment of pillows handcrafted by Canadian artisan Lucy Goodyear from Fredericton, New Brunswick. Lucy’s love of birds and animals and their natural …
Whimsical, Handcrafted Pillows at Shop TBG Read More
Last week, while desperately trying to keep up with my emails, I caught the reflection of falling snow on my computer screen. When I turned around, I was delighted to …
Paul’s Pick: Stop and Enjoy Mother Nature’s Special Magic Read More
It’s the Next Best Thing to a Trip to the Tropics Enjoy a TBG Lecture, Travel Fair and more! The fun starts at 5:30 p.m. “The Globe-Trotting Gardener” Floral Hall, …
TBG’s Travel Night on Thursday, February 7 Read More
Can’t get away this winter? For bloggers’ views of some of the best gardens to visit and plants from exotic locales, check out these photo-packed blogs.      Veronica Sliva takes …
Blog Watch: Garden Travel Read More
My passion for foliage wins out for this week’s pick from the TBG gardens. Although I do love flowers, I must admit that I love leaves even more. This week, …
Paul’s Plant Picks: Fine and Bold Textures in Every Season Read More
Earlier this season I spent time admiring the assorted patches of Opuntia, winter hardy prickly pear cactus, that were blooming in our Mediterranean terrace garden. Recently I had to stop …
Paul’s Plant Pick: Unlikely Partners and Colour Echoing Read More
“For those who love gardens, The Toronto Botanical Garden is a precious resource: displaying rare species, familiarizing us with native plants and communicating the joy of learning how to grow …
“The TBG is a precious resource” says Adrienne Clarkson Read More
“Quite simply, I love the Toronto Botanical Garden — the people, the plants, the programs, the friends I’ve made by becoming a member. And it’s open to everyone. You don’t …
“I love the TBG” says Sonia Day Read More
Calamint (Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta)Â This week I’d like to highlight a wonderful herbaceous perennial that is slowly becoming available through local garden centres. Calamintha nepeta ssp. nepeta, commonly know …
Paul’s Plant Picks: Calamint Read More