Toronto Botanical Garden

Author Talk | Dr. Nadina Galle
2024-06-25 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us in celebrating the release of Dr. Nadina Galle’s debut book!Join us in celebrating the release of Dr. Nadina Galle’s debut book, “The Nature of Our Cities: Harnessing the Power of the Natural World to Survive a Changing Planet”, a stirring exploration of how innovators worldwide are merging urban nature with cutting-edge technologies to safeguard our cities from the impacts of climate change and promote the well-being of their inhabitants. Nadina will share excerpts from her book, followed by a thought-provoking conversation about its themes and implications. This will be followed by questions from the audience and a book sale and signing by Nadina. Let’s come together to explore how urban nature can enrich our communities and common future. Light refreshments will be provided. About Dr. Nadina Galle Dr. Nadina Galle is a Dutch-Canadian ecological engineer, TEDx & keynote speaker, podcaster, and author. A pioneer of the “Internet of Nature” concept, she leads a global movement to integrate technology with urban nature. Nadina has received numerous accolades, including the European Space Agency’s top prize and a Fulbright scholarship for her work at MIT’s Senseable City Lab. Recently named a 2024 National Geographic Explorer, she explores how cities in Latin America are adopting the “Internet of Nature” to build resilient ecosystems. Tuesday, June 25th from 6:30-8:00 PM. Registration: Public $5, TBG Members Free Join Toronto Botanical Garden Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member ! Safe Program Access To ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.To learn more about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enriching, and uplifting, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.R ead about our Refund Policy and Code of Conduct.This is an in-person, indoor, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Sonia Day's The Newfoundland Lunch Party | Book Launch
2024-09-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden | Garden Hall, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us for the launch of Sonia Day’s novel, The Newfoundland Lunch Party, A Sisters of the Soil Novel with Recipes!

Former Toronto Star gardening columnist Sonia Day returns with a new novel! The Newfoundland Lunch Party, A Sisters of the Soil Novel With Recipes is a follow-up to The Mexico Lunch Party, which she launched at the Toronto Botanical Garden in September 2022.
This time, her Sisters of the Soil, all passionate gardeners, meet up for fun times and good food in Newfoundland, where they make an extraordinary discovery.
Join Sonia for an entertaining afternoon where she’ll talk about what inspired her to write the story and promises to bring samples of an authentic Newfoundland sweet treat for everyone to enjoy.
Copies will be on sale afterward (cash or cheques only).
Thursday, September 12 from 2:00-4:00 PM.
Registration: Free, but please register beforehand.

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Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member!
Safe Program Access

To ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.
To learn more about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enriching, and uplifting, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.
R ead about our Refund Policy and Code of Conduct.
This is an in-person, indoor, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Making Garden Magic: Conversations with Paul Zammit and Leslie Hockley
2024-09-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us for an inspiring and insightful conversation with award-winning plant person, CBC radio host and inaugural guest conductor Paul Zammit with our very own lead horticulturist Leslie Hockley. Paul and Leslie will share their personal reflections and lessons learned working in public horticulture, the importance of staying curious along with the joy and serendipitous “happy accidents” that often occur in the garden.

You’ll also have the opportunity to tap into their deep understanding of the art and science of gardening during a Q&A session, allowing you to ask your burning gardening questions and receive personalized advice from these passionate professionals.

The evening will end with a container demonstration with one lucky winner taking the creation home with them!

Thursday, September 26, 7 to 8:30 PM.Public $25, TBG Member $20 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

About Paul Zammit and Leslie Hockley
Paul Zammit: With over 35 years of experience, Zammit has become a respected figure in the world of gardening. Zammit is a faculty member at Niagara College and the former Director of Horticulture at the Toronto Botanical Garden, renowned for his passion for inspiring others in the field. In addition to his work at Niagara College, one of Zammit’s notable contributions to horticulture is his role as the gardening host on popular radio programs “Ontario Today” and “Here and Now” on CBC Radio One. Zammit is actively involved in various horticultural organizations and initiatives including co-leading garden tours abroad with Marjorie and Jeff Mason. He is a sought-after speaker, consultant, and contributor to industry publications, sharing his insights and expertise with audiences worldwide. Paul is the recipient of numerous awards, including the 2019 and 2021 Garden Communicator of the Year award from Landscape Ontario. In 2023 he received the Educator award from the Perennial Plant Association.
Leslie Hockley: TBG’s Lead Horticulturalist, Leslie Hockley has nearly ten years of horticulture industry experience. Her expertise ranges from garden and lawn maintenance to nursery production, annual design, and tree care. She is passionate about public gardens and plant records. She’s interned at the Denver Botanic Gardens in Colorado and most recently she’s worked as a Plant Records and Mapping Technician at the University of British Columbia’s Botanical Garden. Leslie studied horticulture at Humber College and at the Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture.
Join Toronto Botanical GardenJoin the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on programs, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member!
Safe Program Access

To ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.
To learn more about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enriching, and uplifting, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.
Please review our Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.
This is an in-person, indoor, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Author Talk | Lorraine Hunter and Janice Hunter Winton
2024-10-20 14:30 - 16:00 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
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Join us in celebrating the release of Hunters in Paradise: Tales of a Nassau Childhood!

Join us in celebrating the release of the book Hunters in Paradise: Tales of a Nassau Childhood – a collection of short stories by sisters Lorraine and Janice plus an additional tale by their father, the late Eric Hunter. With humor and selective memories, it chronicles life on a tropical island in the late 1950s and early 60s including adjusting to living in a hot climate, meeting the neighbours, family history, race relations, tropical plants, and fruit, and some of their favourite recipes. Stories and music to be shared with a book sale and signing to follow. Light refreshments to be served.
Lorraine Hunter is a long-time TBG member and volunteer, past board member, and current editor of its online magazine, Trellis. Lorraine worked as a journalist for many years both reporting and editing for various newspapers and magazines including the Nassau Tribune, Peterborough Examiner, Ottawa Journal, Toronto Star, Hands Magazine, Plant & Garden, Canadian Gardening, and Gardening Life. She and her husband retired sportswriter Rick Matsumoto have two daughters and one granddaughter. They live and garden in Agincourt, Ontario, on the northern fringes of Scarborough.
Janice Hunter Winton is a Chartered Professional Accountant and former registered nurse. She worked for many years in healthcare and higher education, including at York Finch General Hospital and Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University). Janice is a former board member of the Toronto Botanical Garden and several other not-for-profit organizations. She currently lives on the Toronto Harbourfront with her little dog. She has three grown daughters and three grandsons.
Sunday, October 20, 2024 from 2:30-4:00 PM.
Free to attend. Please register beforehand.
Join Toronto Botanical Garden
Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member!
Safe Program Access

To ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.
To learn more about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enriching, and uplifting, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.
Read about our Refund Policy and Code of Conduct.
This is an in-person, indoor, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

[ONLINE] The Orchid: Daunting Diva, Evocative Evolutionary or Humble Houseplant?
2025-01-22 19:00 - 20:30 | ON
Join Toronto Master Gardeners and learn about these delicate and exotic blooms and why you should start growing orchids!

The Orchid is now the world’s MOST popular houseplant. Learn fascinating stories, fun facts and tips on orchid care. Love them already but yours don’t bloom? Don’t fret! We have answers. Have disease and pest problems? We help you solve them. Plus, the best orchids to grow in your home.
Schedule: Wednesday, January 22 from 7:00-8:30 PM.
Registration: Public $15, TBG Member $10 (plus applicable taxes and fees), Free for Self-Identifying Equity Seeking Individuals.
About Tena van Andel
Tena van Andel has volunteered with the Toronto Master Gardeners since 2003. She writes and lectures on anything gardening. Yet, if you ask her favourites — orchids, large trees and the exotic bring a special gleam to her eye. Her latest adventures include rewilding a 19th-century Northern Ontario farm and teaching a functional fitness class just for gardeners.
About Toronto Master Gardeners
Toronto Master Gardeners (TMG) is a volunteer not-for-profit organization that shares current, science-based horticultural information with the gardening public through various channels, including in person, in print, through the media, and online. Our committed volunteers support and inspire the community, and continually update the sound knowledge required to help them. Learn more and ask your questions Toronto Master Gardeners – Helping Gardeners.
Online Program Access
Please note that this program is being hosted live ONLINE only. It will not be recorded, and it will only be available on Zoom at the scheduled time. Log-in details will be sent 2 days before the program date. Please make sure that you check your junk mail and/or make Eventbrite a trusted site.
Participation in online programming requires that attendees have access to and familiarization with current technology. Please review our Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement and Zoom Best Practices document.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, January 22 at 5:00 PM. (two hours before program)

Pruning: An Art? A Science? A Fun Necessity!
2025-01-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us for an informative session about the art and science of pruning!Join renowned garden expert Marion Jarvie for an inspiring talk that explores the transformative art and science of pruning. With decades of experience, Marion will guide you through the essential techniques that can help you shape your garden with confidence and creativity. Pruning is more than just a practical skill—it’s an opportunity to enhance the beauty and health of your plants. This session will highlight how common-sense approaches to pruning can evolve into an art form that brings joy and satisfaction. Marion will introduce the concept of “transparency,” a technique for creating open vistas by revealing the beauty beyond small deciduous trees and shrubs, making your garden feel more expansive and connected to its surroundings. You’ll also discover the benefits of “limbing up” taller trees, a practice that allows more light and space into your garden while reducing water demand and creating opportunities to grow smaller shrubs and perennials beneath. Marion will demonstrate how and when to prune popular woody plants, showing that with the right techniques, almost any plant can be pruned year-round. With vivid photographs and Marion’s expert insights, this presentation promises to leave you inspired to pick up your pruners and transform your garden. Wednesday, January 29, 2025, from 7:00-8:30 PM Registration: Public $20, TBG Members $15 (plus applicable taxes and fees) About Marion Jarvie Marion Jarvie is a passionate plants-woman who has been gardening in Thornhill for over forty years. She loves plants and invites any and all to her garden where you will find the hardiest of varieties side by side with plants from all over the world. Marion has been involved with both the Toronto and International gardening communities. Marion is an accomplished photographer and enthusiastic educator. She teaches regularly at the Toronto Botanical Garden and has lectured all over North America and in the UK. Join Toronto Botanical Garden Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member ! Safe Program Access: This is an in-person, indoor, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.To ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.To learn more about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enriching, and uplifting, please review our list of Frequently Asked QuestionsIf you have any accessibility requirements please email programsupport@torontobotnicalgarden.ca. For more information on accessibility at the garden please review our Accessibility Features webpage.Please review our Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.

[ONLINE] Design for The Winter Garden
2025-02-12 19:00 - 20:30 | ON
Get inspired to create a great garden to admire in winter aka a ‘winter garden’!

In the dark, dreary days of February, does your landscape need livening up? Learn about a wide range of options for adding visual interest to the winter garden – architectural features like arches & obelisks, practical and handsome furniture, sculpture & ornaments, bird feeders & houses, water features and eye-catching containers. Also covered are a variety of native plants as well as well-behaved old favourites that provide winter interest. Pick up lots of ideas about how to use them in your own garden within your budget.
Schedule: Wednesday, February 12 from 7:00-8:30 PM.
Registration: Public $15, TBG Member $10 (plus applicable taxes and fees), Free for Self-Identifying Equity Seeking Individuals.
About Pat de Valence
Pat de Valence has been gardening in the Greater Toronto Area for 35 years. She got her start in gardening when a business colleague urged her to consider taking gardening courses at the TBG, which she put into practice in her tiny townhouse lot. Pat is now building her 3rd garden on a 1/2-acre plot on the Oak Ridges Moraine. She is a keen student of garden design and has toured several famous gardens to see what idea she could adapt to her own garden.
About Toronto Master Gardeners
Toronto Master Gardeners (TMG) is a volunteer not-for-profit organization that shares current, science-based horticultural information with the gardening public through various channels, including in person, in print, through the media, and online. Our committed volunteers support and inspire the community, and continually update the sound knowledge required to help them. Learn more and ask your questions Toronto Master Gardeners – Helping Gardeners.
Online Program Access
Please note that this program is being hosted live ONLINE only. It will not be recorded, and it will only be available on Zoom at the scheduled time. Log-in details will be sent 2 days before the program date. Please make sure that you check your junk mail and/or make Eventbrite a trusted site.
Participation in online programming requires that attendees have access to and familiarization with current technology. Please review our Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement and Zoom Best Practices document.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, January 22 at 5:00 PM. (two hours before program)

Plant Collecting 101
2025-02-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us for a fun-filled workshop and learn everything you need to know about growing your personal plant collection!Tired of the same old plants? Interested in adding something new and exciting to your personal collection? In Plant Collecting 101 we will highlight some interesting species you should consider adding to your home (some of which will be for sale during the show!), go over their care needs and talk about how to source these plants. You will get to see live examples in person and be able to ask our horticulturists all your questions during a question-and-answer period. Saturday, February 22 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. Registration: Public $20, TBG Members $15 (plus applicable taxes and fees) About Sasan Beni Sasan Beni is a writer turned Horticulturalist. He graduated with a diploma in Environmental Landscape Management from Seneca College, worked for the Toronto Zoo as a seasonal gardener, and joined TBG in 2020 as a Horticulturalist. His home is a revolving door of tropical plants. Join Toronto Botanical GardenJoin the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member ! Safe Program AccessTo ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.To learn more about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enriching, and uplifting, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.Please review our Health and Safety Policies and Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.This is an in-person, indoor, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.If you have any accessibility requirements please email programsupport@torontobotnicalgarden.ca. For more information on accessibility at the garden please review our Accessibility Features webpage.We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Houseplant Clinic: What's Wrong with My Indoor Plants?
2025-02-22 13:00 - 14:30 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us at the Houseplant Clinic to diagnose and cure all your indoor plants’ ailments!Are you noticing yellow, droopy leaves on your houseplant? Perhaps you’ve also noticed sticky leaves or an infestation of little flies or spiders. Don’t worry – TBG Horticulturalists are here to help! Join us for this in-person houseplant clinic where we will introduce common problems and their remedies and then we’ll help you identify and solve common problems that your indoor plants may be experiencing! Remember, prevention is key when it comes to keeping your houseplants healthy. Important: Your plant MUST be brought to TBG in a transparent plastic bags–this ‘portable greenhouse’ will keep your plant safe and keep your plant problems to your own plant. We cannot take the risk that your indoor plant problem becomes ours! Any plant not in a transparent bag will not be admitted. Please bring a maximum two problem plants per participant to ensure every-plant gets the attention it deserves. Saturday, February 22 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Registration: Public $20, TBG Members $15 (plus applicable taxes and fees) About Leslie Hockley TBG’s Lead Horticulturist, Leslie Hockley is passionate about all things public gardens. Before joining TBG in 2023, Leslie worked for several botanical gardens in North America in garden maintenance, design, tree care and plant records roles. She is a Red Seal Endorsed Horticulturist and has studied horticulture at Humber College and the Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture. Join Toronto Botanical GardenJoin the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member ! Safe Program AccessTo ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.To learn more about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enriching, and uplifting, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.Please review our Health and Safety Policies and Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.This is an in-person, indoor, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.If you have any accessibility requirements please email programsupport@torontobotnicalgarden.ca. For more information on accessibility at the garden please review our Accessibility Features webpage.We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Hellebores: Our Best Late Winter, Early Spring Blooms!
2025-04-02 19:00 - 20:30 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us for an informative session about Hellebores — the most magnificent blooms to welcome the late Winter and early Spring season!Discover the enchanting world of hellebores – nature’s early risers! With their captivating hues and striking foliage, hellebores make a great addition to any garden. Pest-resistant and cold-tolerant, they are always happy in Ontario Gardens! Join us for an informative session covering all aspects of growing hellebores. From planting tips to maintenance advice, you’ll gain practical knowledge to successfully cultivate these versatile plants in your garden. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your gardening skills and add the enduring beauty of hellebores to your landscape! Wednesday, April 2, 2025, from 7:00-8:30 PM Registration: Public $20, TBG Members $15 (plus applicable taxes and fees) About Marion Jarvie Marion Jarvie is a passionate plants-woman who has been gardening in Thornhill for over forty years. She loves plants and invites any and all to her garden where you will find the hardiest of varieties side by side with plants from all over the world. Marion has been involved with both the Toronto and International gardening communities. Marion is an accomplished photographer and enthusiastic educator. She teaches regularly at the Toronto Botanical Garden and has lectured all over North America and in the UK. Join Toronto Botanical Garden Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member ! Safe Program Access: This is an in-person, indoor, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.To ensure the safety of our participants and instructors, all staff, volunteers, and participants are welcome to wear masks indoors and maintain physical distancing.To learn more about what we’re doing to make your next visit safe, enriching, and uplifting, please review our list of Frequently Asked QuestionsIf you have any accessibility requirements please email programsupport@torontobotnicalgarden.ca. For more information on accessibility at the garden please review our Accessibility Features webpage.Please review our Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.

Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies
2025-04-30 18:30 - 19:30 | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us to learn how to attract beautiful birds and butterflies to our gardens!Gardens with habitat and food sources for birds, bees, and butterflies provide many benefits to both the gardener and the neighbourhood. These small creatures animate the garden and create endless entertainment. They also supply ecological services, such as increased yields of vegetable and fruit crops, and passive pest control. It’s easier than you think to create a habit-friendly garden, and this presentation will provide many ideas that you can implement in your own little paradise. Wednesday, April 30 from 6:30-7:30 PM. Registration: Public $20, TBG Members $15 (plus applicable taxes and fees) About Ginnie Venslovaitis Ginnie is a retired logistics professional, with a passion for native plant gardening and restoration of our lands. She fills her days with various volunteer activities: Training to be a Toronto Master gardener, currently taking her last University of Guelph class. Toronto Nature Stewards: actively restoring a ravine near her home as she is a certified Lead Steward. Restoring a ravine onher property, replacing invasive plants with hundreds of native plants, shrubs and trees. Growing native plants for her property, as well as sharing with others.Volunteering with the Etobicoke Humane Society in shelter as well as transporting dogs to vet appointments.Offering her time to Global Medic, packing kits for humanitarian aid.Knitting newborn hats and IZZY dolls for Health Partners International Canada. About Toronto Master Gardeners (TMG) Toronto Master Gardeners (TMG) is a volunteer not-for-profit organization that shares current, science-based horticultural information with the gardening public through various channels, including in person, in print, through the media, and online. Our committed volunteers support and inspire the community, and continually update the sound knowledge required to help them. Learn more and ask your questions Toronto Master Gardeners – Helping Gardeners. Join Toronto Botanical Garden Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member ! Additional Program Information Please review our Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.For more information on accessibility at the garden please review our Accessibility Features webpage. If you have any accessibility requirements during your program please email programsupport@torontobotnicalgarden.ca.To learn more about the Toronto Botanical Garden and our programs, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.
