How to grow basil
By Veronica Sliva Basil (Ocimum basilicum), is a member of the mint or Lamiaceae family and has been around for thousands of years. It is thought to have originated in …
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How to care for Monstera Deliciosa
By Veronica Sliva Houseplants are enjoying a resurgence in popularity not seen since the 1960s. One of the trendiest must-have houseplants these days is Monstera Deliciosa. Its thick stems can …
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How to care for a snake plant
By Georgie Kennedy Imagine a funky online dating program that matches humans to their ideal houseplants. You simply go to the website and tick your descriptors: I prefer a lush …
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How to grow rhubarb in the garden
By Veronica Sliva When I was a kid everyone in the neighbourhood had a big patch of rhubarb (Rheum rhabarbarum) growing in the back corner of their yard. My mother …
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Welcome to the Show!
The season we’ve all been waiting for is finally here. Early this May, we sat down with our horticulture team and asked them a key question: “If the Garden could …
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Paul Zammit Celebrates the TBG Board of Directors’ $51K Matching Gift Challenge for Annual Hearts & Flowers Campaign
By Paul Zammit For many people, gardens are far more than collections of plants. They are an escape, a source of peace and a place to refresh. The TBG is exactly that—a beloved getaway from …
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2025 Hearts & Flowers Annual Fundraising Campaign Kicks Off with a $25K Matching Gift Challenge
We celebrate the start of this year’s Hearts & Flowers annual fundraising campaign with a big announcement. TBG Members Patrick and Dorothy Smyth, pictured here with CEO Stephanie Jutila, have pledged a $25,000 matching gift challenge to kick off the 2025 campaign. Both are Master Gardeners. Dorothy, a Certified Landscape Designer for …
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Funding from Key Donors Delivers a New Outdoor Teaching Pavillion
Toronto Botanical Garden Expands Outdoor Learning with a Weather-Protected Teaching Pavilion On Friday, September 19, 2025, the Garden celebrated the completion of a new weather-protected pavilion as part of its …
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Increasing Biodiversity with Grant Funding from Retired Teachers of Ontario
TBG is excited to announce that the Retired Teachers of Ontario (RTOERO) District 23 has provided grant funding to support local biodiversity by planting native bulbs and enhancing accessibility and …
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