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Botanical Buzz

Two TBG volunteers standing beside each other at a community event" Through The Garden Gates.
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Community and Respite at the Toronto Botanical Garden

As Toronto Botanical Garden works to be a garden for all and a dynamic community hub, we must recognize the champions of this work. Progress is only made possible by …

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TBG volunteer wearing red and white striped shirt standing in the Garden near yellow and pink flowers
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The Toronto Botanical Garden: An Extension of Your Backyard

“I live in the neighborhood,” says Bianca Da Costa. “Toronto Botanical Garden is an extension of my backyard.”  With a deep sense of pride, Bianca has woven herself into the …

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Man with gratitude cutting green scrub with pruning scissors at the Toronto Botanical Garden.
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Gratitude for Plants and People

It was easy for Ian McRae to feel at home during his first volunteering shift at Toronto Botanical Garden. Although he didn’t start as a regular visitor, Ian quickly found …

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Volunteer works in partnership with other garden volunteers at TBG.
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Partnership Found at Toronto Botanical Garden

Gilbert Gallaher, or as his friends call him Gil, may be a new volunteer to TBG, but he has been well acquainted with plants for a while now. Raised in …

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TBG Community Volunteer standing in the Garden
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A TBG Community Story: Connecting People to Nature

Comfortable – that was the first thought that crossed Paul D’Angelo’s mind upon his first gardening volunteer shift. “The people made me feel at ease,” Paul recalls. “Everyone is very …

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Family members Julia and Laura standing in the Toronto Botanical Garden
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Family and the Toronto Botanical Garden: A Special Bond

Laura and Julia are not just any mother-daughter family duo. What they share is a special bond with the Garden that has blossomed over the years, leading them to volunteer …

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Volunteer arranging white and pink flowers in a floral design workshop.
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A Volunteer Story: The Heart to Give and the Courage to Contribute

As part of volunteer appreciation month, the Toronto Botanical Garden is pleased to introduce Alison, one of the Weston Family Library’s newest volunteers (and member for just over a year …

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Aruna Panday, Toronto Master Gardener, with Prunus sargentii (common names are North Japanese hill cherry and Sargent’s cherry) in the TBG garden (2022)
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Say hello to our newest TBG Master Gardener (and, get the real dirt on our horticultural societies at the Garden)

Meet Aruna, TBG’s new Adult & Family Learning Supervisor. She’s just become a Master Gardener, but her passion for plants dates to when she was little. “In the way reading …

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Top Gardening Love Picks from the Toronto Botanical Garden

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, TBG’s staff and volunteers are sharing their most beloved plants, flowers, and books (as well as one cheeky song). Whether you’re a seasoned pro …

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Overcoming Pitfalls to Restoring Urban Forests

Restoring urban forests is not easy. Henry Hughes and Melanie Sifton, two experts at the Toronto Botanical Garden’s 2019 Ravine Symposium agree.  Both pointed out how easy it is to …

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Dec 6
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Holiday Ornament Workshop

Dec 6
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Paper Quilling: Greeting Cards Workshop

Dec 7
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Forest Bathing at the Garden

Jan 6
January 6, 2026 @ 10:00 am - January 27, 2026 @ 11:00 am

Keep Fit in Winter (4 sessions)

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10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Native Plant Series: Winter Sowing

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January 12, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - February 2, 2026 @ 8:00 pm

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Jan 17
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Botanical Printed Notebook

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Botanical Mixed Media: Textured Peonies

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Floral Design Program: Miniature, Small, and Large Floral Design

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Floral Design Program: Classic Design Fundamentals 1

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