Toronto Botanical Garden

Tafelmusik at the Garden: Divertimento
2024-03-17 14:00 - 15:15 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Showcasing the three lowest members of the string family. The music presented in this concert is centred around the musical genre of the “divertimento,” from the Italian divertire “to amuse.” This light-hearted music was frequently played at social functions, sometimes outdoors, bringing people together to delight and revel in the antics of the performers. Works of the late 18th and early 19th centuries by composers including Beethoven, Rossini, and Michael Haydn display humour and wit in this concert of duos and trios.

Brandon Chui, viola

Keiran Campbell, cello

Pippa Macmillan, double bass

Sunday, March 17, from 2 to 3:15 p.m.Public $25, TBG Members and Tafelmusik Subscribers $23 (plus sfees and HST)General Admission Seating

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Program:

Gioachino Rossini Duo for cello & double bass

Michael Haydn Divertimento in E-flat Major

Ludwig van Beethoven Duo for viola & cello in E-flat Major “for two obbligato eyeglasses”

Bernhard Romberg Trio for viola, cello & double bass, op.38

About Tafelmusik

Tafelmusik is one of the world’s leading period-instrument ensembles, performing on instruments and in styles appropriate for the era of the music. Renowned for dynamic, engaging, and soulful performances, Tafelmusik performs for audiences across Toronto and digital audiences around the world, and is Canada’s most toured orchestra, having performed in more than 350 cities in 32 countries. The critically acclaimed Tafelmusik Chamber Choir, and its director Ivars Taurins, often share the stage with the orchestra. Tafelmusik’s recordings on the Sony, CBC Records, Analekta, and Tafelmusik Media labels have garnered ten JUNOs and numerous international recording prizes.

Become a TBG Member

Join the Toronto Botanical Garden as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A Toronto Botanical Garden 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 Health and Safety Policies and Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.

This is an in-person, indoor program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Toronto Botanical Garden Spring Plant Sale 2024
2024-05-10 00:00 - 2024-05-12 23:59 (America/New_York) | ON
Toronto Botanical Garden is thrilled to host its annual spring plant sale, filled with a thoughtful selection of top-performing and ethically sourced plants from reliable growers. Enjoy a friendly and relaxed shopping experience surrounded by plants and the people who care for them.
Open to the Public on Mother’s Day Weekend
Saturday and Sunday, May 11 and 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Members-Only Preview + Shopping Day
Friday, May 10, noon to 7 p.m. (Present your card at the entrance)
Planning to attend? Register here.
Not a member? Join Today!
Here’s a sneak peek of what you can expect:

New Plant Varieties: Discover plants you won’t find anywhere else, sourced from local and trusted growers. We’ve also selected natives, nativars, and pollinator-friendly plants. Click here for a preview plant list.
Expert Advice: Our knowledgeable staff and volunteers will be on hand to offer personalized recommendations and gardening tips.
FREE Coffee Chaff: Courtesy of Zavida Coffee. Bring a container to take some home to fertilize your garden.
Make a Day of it: Spread the word, bring your friends, grab lunch at the TBG Bloom Cafe, and make time to stroll through our beautiful garden for more inspiration.

NEW Mini Pop-up Market with 10+ vendors showcasing botanically-inspired gifts, sweet treats, and specialty plants!

1 in a Millean
Bagoplant
Drop Tha Bomb (Friday only)
Eastcliff Farm
Farida Zaman illustration and design (Friday only)
Garden Club of Toronto
Handmade By Myrna
Homebody Collective (Friday only)
Jardinal Design (Friday and Saturday only)
Lora’s Lovables
Maria Drazilov
Richters Herbs (Friday only)
Roses Without Thorns
Rueneau (Saturday only)
SNGGLASS
The Intemporal (Saturday only)
Bees Are Life Inc.

TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS

If you have old plant trays, bins, or cardboard trays, bring them to gather and safely transport your plants home. We would be happy to accept donations of old plant trays too!
We have a limited supply of wagons and carts to gather your plants while shopping. If you have a wagon or cart you are welcome to bring it.

All proceeds support the Toronto Botanical Garden.

Through the Garden Gate: Swansea
2024-06-08 00:00 - 2024-06-09 23:59 (America/New_York) | ON
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Toronto’s largest tour of the most beautiful private residential gardens. This walkable, self-guided annual tour will highlight the most beautiful private gardens in the west-end Toronto neighbourhood of Swansea. This area is known for historical architecture, vibrant shopping and dining in Bloor-West Village, and some pretty amazing gardeners! Garden-goers will have the opportunity to visit more than 20 residential gardens, of varying sizes and themes. The self-guided format enables participants to discover the gardens at their own pace following a map and guide that contains descriptions of each featured garden. A complimentary shuttle bus service is available for participants to “hop on and hop off” along the route, which is also very walkable. Back by popular demand will be live music in select gardens to enhance your enjoyment of connecting with nature. Garden seekers will also have a chance to ask questions and learn something too! Knowledgeable Toronto Master Gardeners will be stationed in each garden and are happy to answer plant and garden design questions. All proceeds from the tour support the Toronto Botanical Garden.
This outdoor event can be enjoyed solo or with family and friends, strolling along the tree-lined streets, while skipping in and out of gardens. Come early or linger after the tour to shop or dine at one of the local restaurants in the nearby Bloor-West Village.
Saturday and Sunday, June 8 and 9, 2024
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
One-Day Pass, Public $45, TBG Member $40
Two-Day Pass, Public $70, TBG Member $65
Student/Child Pass, $25
Your ticket (wristband) gives you access to:

Over 20 beautiful private gardens
“Hop on, hop off” complimentary shuttle buses which roam the garden route
Garden guide and map with descriptions of each garden as well as a comprehensive digital guide to making the most of your tour experience which includes the history of the area, full descriptions of the featured gardens, insider and neighbourhood tips, and more.

TOUR HEADQUARTERS
Tour Headquarters, located at Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Avenue, Toronto, ON will be open on Saturday, June 8, and Sunday, June 9, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT THE SWANSEA TOWN HALL. They do not have ticket information and cannot assist you- if you need assistance please contact the Toronto Botanical Garden at 416-397-1341 or email programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca
PARKING
There is no parking available at the Swansea Town Hall. There are Green P lots on the north side of Bloor Street, and the tour is located near two subway stations, Runnymede and Jane, which are just a 7-10 minute walk to the Swansea Town Hall. The Swansea 77 bus does the loop from Runnymede Station. You can also pick up the Tour Shuttle Buses at stops along the Garden Route. These will be indicated on the Garden guide and map.
Please Note:

Online Advance Sales. Ticket sales are available online before the tour through our website and Eventbrite. Wristbands and maps may be picked up at the Toronto Botanical Garden two weeks in advance of the tour. You will be notified by email when they are available.
In-Person Sales. Available two weeks before the tour at the Toronto Botanical Garden. Tickets will also be available for purchase at tour headquarters on the weekend of the event.
For ticket information and questions email programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca
The tour takes place rain or shine. Please dress for the weather.

THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY SPONSORS

Bloor West Village BIA
Swansea Town Hall

PREVIOUS MEDIA COVERAGE

Garden Gawking in the Beaches, National Post by KC Hoard
See how Beaches gardens grow in this year’s annual tour, Toronto Star by Mark Cullen and Ben Cullen
Sanctuaries from climate change thrive in GTA backyards, Toronto Star by Carola Vyhnak
Beach gardens to be featured in upcoming Through The Garden Gate tour, Beach Metro by Mary Fran McQuade
Beauty and The Beach, Botanical Buzz by Lorraine Hunter
Through the Garden Gate: a great summer tour, Toronto Star by Sonia Day
Toronto’s ‘Through the Garden Gate’ Celebrates 30 Years! by Janet Davis
Through the Garden Gate — 30 Gardens for 30 Years by Lorraine Hunter
Through the Garden Gate: North Rosedale and Moore Park by Three Dogs in a Garden
Through the Garden Gate: The Kingsway by Helen Battersby
Break out those walking shoes, garden tour season has started by Sonia Day
TBG’s Through the Garden Gate Tour in the Kingsway by Cristina da Silva
Sneak Peak of the TBG’s Through the Garden Gate: The Kingsway by Barbara’s Garden Chronicles

NEIGHBOURHOODS THIS ANNUAL GARDEN TOUR HAS VISITED

2024 – Swansea (photo gallery)
2023 – Riverdale (photo gallery)
2022 – Wychwood
2021 – Postponed due to COVID-19
2020 – Postponed due to COVID-19
2019 – The Beach (photo gallery)
2018 – Windfields Estate ( photo gallery)
2017 – Rosedale North
2016 – The Kingsway (photo gallery)
2015 – Lawrence Park (photo gallery)
2014 – Hogg’s Hollow (photo gallery)
2013 – Forest Hill (photo gallery)
2012 – Rosedale (photo gallery)
2011 – Swansea Village (photo gallery)
2010 – The Beach
2009 – Beyond the Bridle Path
2008 – Riverdale
2007 – Wychwood Park and Davenport Ridge
2006 – Toronto Islands
2005 – Rosedale East
2004 – Rosedale
2003 – The Kingsway and Sunnylea
2002 – Lawrence Park
2001 – Bennington Heights & Moore Park
2000 – Rosedale
1999 – Grenadier Pond
1998 – Hogg’s Hollow
1997 – Spadina, Casa Loma & Davenport Hill
1996 – Riverview Drive, Teddington Park & Mason Blvd.
1995 – Shades of the Humber (Baby Point)
1994 – A Sunset tour of Arjay Crescent
1993 – Rosedale & Forest Hill
1992 – Lawrence Park
1991 – Hogg’s Hollow
1990 – Forest Hill & Belmont Street
1989 – Downtown Toronto Private Gardens
1988 – Downtown Toronto Private Gardens

Tafelmusik at the Garden: Midsummer Follies
2024-06-30 14:00 - 15:15 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
The days are long and the nights short, and we welcome the summer solstice with musical follies. We look beyond the courtly music of the baroque to the dance music and songs that were popular in the cafés, taverns, and country fairs. Our midsummer celebration takes us from the British Isles to northern Europe, and from France to New France, featuring music that migrated across the Atlantic and remain part of the Québecois folk tradition today.

John Abberger, oboe

Geneviève Gilardeau, violin

Michael Unterman, cello

Jonathan Stuchbery, lute/guitar

Program:

Boismortier Ballets du village en trio Michel Corrette Concerto comique Traditional Québecois music Traditional music from Italy, England/Scotland, and Poland or Scandinavia — in dialogue with ‘composed’ music

Sunday, June 30, from 2 to 3:15 p.m.Public $25, TBG Members and Tafelmusik Subscribers $23 (plus fees and HST)

Indoor ConcertGeneral Admission Seating

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Group SalesBring your group of 10 or more to this event and take advantage of great savings. For more information on Group Sales, please contact programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca.
Accessible SeatingA designated accessible seating area will be available in the hall. Please come early to arrange your spot. For more information on Accessible Seating, please contact programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca.
Support PersonThe support person who accompanies a patron with special needs is eligible for a complimentary ticket/admission. Support person tickets/admission are subject to availability. For more information on Accessible Services at our venues or support persons, please contact programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca.

About Tafelmusik
Tafelmusik is one of the world’s leading period-instrument ensembles, performing on instruments and in styles appropriate for the era of the music. Renowned for dynamic, engaging, and soulful performances, Tafelmusik performs for audiences across Toronto and digital audiences around the world and is Canada’s most toured orchestra, having performed in more than 350 cities in 32 countries. The critically acclaimed Tafelmusik Chamber Choir, and its director Ivars Taurins, often share the stage with the orchestra. Tafelmusik’s recordings on the Sony, CBC Records, Analekta, and Tafelmusik Media labels have garnered ten JUNOs and numerous international recording prizes.
Become a TBG Member
Join the Toronto Botanical Garden as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A Toronto Botanical Garden 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 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 program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

BLOOM: A Cirque Garden Masquerade
2024-07-05 00:00 - 2024-07-07 23:59 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Back by popular demand! An immersive dance + circus + garden experience featuring Toronto’s top aerialists. Get ready for a one-of-a-kind immersive experience at the Garden where you’ll be led through the lush gardens to a series of secret, intimate indoor and outdoor performance locations. This captivating interactive circus show features aerial silks, hoop, sling, and more by Toronto’s top aerial artists from Artists’ Play performing incredible acts of strength and beauty with humour, grace, and a little bit of magic. Suitable for all ages.

JULY 5, 6 & 7, 2024MATINEE AND EVENING PERFORMANCES

General Admission $45

TBG Members/Volunteers $40

Child/Student (16 years of age + under) $25

For more information on group sales of over 10 tickets, please contact programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca

Artistic Director Elizabeth Dawn Snell

This original show has been created by Artists’ Play Dance + Circus Studio and AP Events

THE BLOOM CAST

Elizabeth SnellArtistic DirectorA professional dancer, aerialist, choreographer and instructor in Toronto, Elizabeth is the Artistic Director and founder of Artists’ Play School of Dance in Leslieville. Elizabeth has been featured as an aerialist with Hit & Run Dance Productions, Disney, La Rouge Entertainment, and Zero Gravity Circus. Elizabeth has created and performed many small works and produced four larger productions which premiered at festivals and showcases such as Series 8:08, Festival of Independent Dance Artists (fFida), Atlantic Fringe Festival, Toronto Fringe Festival 2008 and 2009, LABCAB Festival and her own productions, Artists’ Play…a Cabaret!. Elizabeth was trained classically at the Brandon School of Dance, The Royal Winnipeg Ballet, and was mentored by Arnold Spohr. After training in Jazz, Modern and Contemporary at JazzArt, Grant MacEwan and the Banff Center of Fine Arts, she graduated from the George Brown Dance Diploma Program where she studied under Ballet Jorgen. Elizabeth has toured England with Parahumans Dance Theatre, where she facilitated workshops for children in public schools. Eric Lui Eric is a dancer and acrobat with over twenty five years of experience in a range of practices which include breaking, contemporary dance, acrobatic circus arts (hand-to-hand, Icarian games, banquine, teeterboard), acro yoga, contact improv, and martial arts. He has competed trampolining competitively with Skyriders, is a two time world champion cheerleader with Team Canada, and is a part of the Deflying Feets Circus company. After graduate school in philosophy, Eric transitioned to focusing more on the performing arts. Having started off in acrobatic sports and breakdance, his early love of tricks has broadened into an interest in more artistic performance that includes more character, narrative, and text. His movement practice tends to be collaborative and often mixes movement modalities and influences, and usually involves partnering or group acrobatics Woody FoxWoody Fox is an Australian circus acrobat trained in Long, UK. His career in circus began after his in the UnderBelly circus festival that pushed him into various cabarets, cruise ship shows, and festivals. His specialties are within duos, including duo straps and hand to hand. Woody is known for his Golden Buzzer act on Canada’s Got Talent, performing dup straps and his performance in Cirque Du Demain on duo rope. He is part of the original Bloom! cast, which debuted in 2022. Tiffany WardenMiranda TempestMiranda Tempest (Tiffany Warden) has been a professional aerialist for over ten years. She founded the public circus program The Flying Arts Collective in 2013 and currently teaches at Artists Play Dance and Circus Centre in downtown Toronto. She's been an in-demand instructor at international events such as Pole Expo in Las Vegas, Aerial Expo in Iowa, and Campfire Retreat in Minneapolis. As an artist, Miranda is the director of Illuminair Entertainment, a contemporary circus troupe specializing is stylish, stylized performances. Illuminair has been featured across North America, including events like the 'Halloween Thriller' party in Fort McMurray, Alberta; Anime North-Canada's largest anime convention; and the notorious Theatre Bizarre in Detroit. Illuminair has recently finished their first ensemble production, ‘(Re)Composed’ which was given a Digital Now grant by the Canada Council for the Arts and debuted online in spring 2022. It was remounted in the spring of 2023 with the funding of the Toronto Arts Council. Miranda herself specializes in aerial hoop, cube, spanish web, and chains; as well as duo hoop, triple trapeze, and in-air group work in general. Her solo work often uses highly stylized costuming and ranges from showgirl fantasy to nightmare fodder. Heather SimpsonAfter seeing a Spanish web performance at the age of 12, Heather dreamed of the circus. It took 30 years until she had the opportunity to learn to fly. At the age of 42, Simpson began to train at the Toronto School of Circus Arts. Her disciplines include Spanish web, straps, and aerial chains, the most painful of circus apparatuses. Since then, she has been performing in professional shows such as The Chaos Project on aerial rope with Hercinia Arts; various acts with Lunacy Cabaret; and Wonders of Winterland on duo aerial straps with AP Events. Heather has been a primary character in Bloom!, a magical romp in the garden. At the tender age of 71, Heather sees no end to her performance career and is a source of awe to the cast around her. Mary-Margaret ScrimgerJoy, absurdity, and comedy are constants in Mary-Margaret’s work. She has been a professional aerialist for over ten years, focusing on static trapeze with skills on other apparatuses such as triple trapeze, trio cube, frame, and spanish web. She has worked with the majority of Toronto circus companies. This includes large successful shows like Cascades for Nuit Blanche, by Anandam Dancetheatre, which was ranked #2 best dance piece for 2014; Legends of Horror by Hit and Run Productions; (Re)Composed by Illuminair Entertainment, a reimagining of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons using aerial dance; BLOOM!; and the Starlight WishFoundation Gala. Mary-Margaret’s signature act is HENRY, a googley-eyed alien. WIth a smile on her butt and googley eyes on her feet, she narrates a story and brings joy to the audience. During the pandemic, she expanded her repertoire and learned tap dance and mime. In addition to aerial, Mary-Margaret is a rigger. She teaches the Aerial Arts Foundational Rigging course, which has increased the safety of rigging in Toronto. She is the head rigger for The Mars Project, which melds tap dance and aerial. Isadora BelloIsadora Bello is a multidisciplinary circus artist from Brazil. She specializes in dance trapeze and partner acro. Isadora started performing in contemporary dance shows such as “Marias” and “Palavras” in 2018. The following year she performed her dance trapeze act and duo silks in “Suspenso” (Circocan, 2019). In Canada, she has been in local productions in Toronto such as BLOOM!, “The Chaos Project”, and various corporate events. She studied aerial arts, flexibility and flying trapeze at Circocan - International School of Circus Arts in Florianopolis and is continuing her formation with ongoing sessions on hand to hand, dance trapeze and act creation with private coaches in Montreal. She is an adaptable and passionate artist, who believes different cultures empower the art scenario and bring diversity to the scene. Julija KrisciunasJulija Krisciunas is a 35 year old aerial dancer, singer, violinist, actress, and visual artist from Toronto. Her love of music led her to double major in Violin and Musical Theatre at the Etobicoke School of the Arts. She continued to pursue music by singing opera at the University of Toronto and then furthering her education in Musical Theatre Performance at St. Lawrence College. Her exploration of circus began in 2015 after completing a tour of a children’s theatre production (Big Kid Entertainment’s Cinderella’s Frog Prince) across Ontario. While she likes to spend most of her time dedicated to practicing, performing and coaching silks, Krisciunas has spent time on many different apparatus. Krisciunas’s multifaceted career has led her to participate and lend her many talents to various productions. Some highlights include scaring audiences in Casa Loma’s Legends of Horrors (2019) as an aerialist and performing in Theatre Artaud’s Production of Grab em by the P*ssy at Theatre Passe Muraile (2017) which utilized her acting, singing, violin, juggling and aerial abilities. She has enjoyed many other memorable opportunities to perform in film, television, theatre, and circus companies including AP Events and Hericinia Arts Collective. Her latest act incorporates her talents as an opera singer, violinist and aerialist all at once in AP Events’ production of Wonders of Winterland. Devonshire CreweDevonshire Crewe is a 24-year-old professional circus performer who graduated from the George Brown College dance program. Crewe has been a student performer for ten years, professionally performing for four years.Crewe specializes in aerial rope and floor acro, but they take every opportunity to train and learn a plethora of different apparatus. They have mainly performed for AP Events and Illuminair Entertainment. This includes large events such as (Re)Composed, a circus ballet of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons; Bloom! (2022 and 2023); and Wonders of Winterland (2022, 2023, and 2024). They teach multiple circus and dance classes for Artists’ Play Dance and Circus school. Craig KeelingHailing from Liverpool, UK, Craig Keeling’s has been part of shows that have toured through Egypt, and Switzerland to name a few. He has had various worldwide contracts, including performing at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. His skills are diverse, including acrobatics, aerials, acro balance, and fire performing. New to the Toronto circus community, he is entering with a splash, performing for Pride Toronto.

Summer Market at the Garden
2024-07-11 15:00 - 19:00, 2024-07-18 15:00 - 19:00, 2024-07-25 15:00 - 19:00, 2024-08-01 15:00 - 19:00, 2024-08-08 15:00 - 19:00, 2024-08-15 15:00 - 19:00, 2024-08-22 15:00 - 19:00, 2024-08-29 15:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | ON
Toronto Botanical Garden, in partnership with Appletree Markets and Events will be hosting a weekly market running Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m. starting July 11 through August 29, 2024!
We are excited to bring you the freshest local produce, artisanal products, and unique food items from farmers and small businesses in the Greater Toronto Area. Vendors are carefully selected to ensure that we offer the highest quality products to our customers. We believe in creating a vibrant community space where everyone can support local businesses, enjoy good food, and connect with nature. As part of our weekly offering, we’ll have FREE drop-in family activities, and a FREE gardening advice clinic provided by the Toronto Master Gardeners. Our goal is to promote healthier and more sustainable ways to live in the city.
We invite you to join us every week and discover the amazing flavours and products that the Greater Toronto Area has to offer. Our market is open rain or shine, and we can’t wait to see you there!
Interested in becoming a vendor, partner, collaborator, or sponsor? Click here to fill out our online application with Appletree Markets.

FREE Edwards Summer Music Series
2024-07-11 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-07-18 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-07-25 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-08-01 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-08-08 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-08-15 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-08-22 19:00 - 20:30, 2024-08-29 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | ON
The Edwards Summer Music Series includes eight FREE outdoor concerts showcasing diverse, contemporary talent, within the beauty of the Toronto Botanical Garden, hosted by award-winning Canadian broadcaster and environmentalist Anwar Knight. Enjoy FREE concerts on Thursday nights at 7 p.m. in July and August within the courtyard adjacent to the historic barn in Edwards Gardens. Admission to the concerts is FREE. General seating is available on a first-come basis. Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs.
Arrive early for greater enjoyment. Shop or dine at our Summer Market hosted by Appletree Markets (3 to 7 p.m.), sign up for a pre-concert guided garden tour (5:30 to 6:30 p.m.) or drop-in to the library for free family activities (3 to 7 p.m.). The TBG Bloom Cafe, which has a patio overlooking the concert venue, will be open for light bites, sweet treats, and hot food from the BBQ. Drop into the Visitor Center to browse our Garden Shop for a curated selection of plants, garden goodies, and nature-inspired home decor.
Click to see more details and the 2024 Concert Line-up.
The Edwards Summer Music Series is generously supported by the Edwards Charitable Foundation

Nuit Blanche at the Garden 2024
2024-10-05 19:00 - 2024-10-06 07:00 (America/New_York) | ON
Nuit Blanche Toronto is the city’s annual all-night celebration of contemporary art, produced by the City of Toronto in collaboration with Toronto’s arts community. Since 2006, this award-winning event has featured almost 1,600 art installations by approximately 5,800 artists and has generated over $489 million in economic impact for Toronto. Following the success of our inaugural participation in Nuit Blanche last year attracting thousands of visitors, we will once again host two installations at the Garden for one night, For Nuit Blanche Toronto 2024, artists and curators will delve into the theme of “Bridging Distance” with works that explore the multifaceted ways we experience and understand distance, while also reimagining how we can bridge distance through art. This is an opportunity for recalibration and to reconnect with our city, our world and each other, in public spaces.
Saturday, October 5, 7 p.m. until Sunday, October 6, 7 a.m.
Admission is FREE

FINDING ROOTS TOGETHER

Alexandra Iorgu, Land-based artist (IG: @clayisalive)
Alan Colley, Natural Knowledge Keeper (IG: @livingwildinthecity)
Black Wolf Hart, Drum Carrier and Sundancer (TIKOK: @204blackwolf)

As the world advances with technology, it can leave out genuine connections. This project aims to make participants feel warm and welcomed, and to experience a meaningful engagement with Indigenous culture. Participants will be invited to listen to music and Indigenous stories, connect and recharge by the fire and reflect on their own journey to Toronto while making symbolic clay roots that form a collective art installation. This co-created artwork will be returned to nature after the event.

WE ARE ALL MADE OF STARS
A participatory work made of hundreds of stars forming a spiral galaxy by Sarvenaz Rayati, interdisciplinary artist (sarvenaz-rayati.com) Instagram: @the_cypresstree
Project Description
Participants are invited to physically place an illuminated star on a galaxy map by choosing a path that resonates with them. Throughout the night, the galaxy gradually forms as more stars are added. Visitors are reminded of the collective participation that has gone into creating the work, with each star representing a contribution from those who came before. Inspired by the theme of oneness and interconnectivity, the project aims to highlight the interconnectedness of participants, bridging distances through shared participation in the creation of a galaxy full of stars.

Tafelmusik at the Garden: A Musical Menagerie
2024-10-06 14:00 - 15:15 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Enjoy live baroque music in an intimate setting. A lighthearted romp through the fields, forests, and barnyards of baroque Europe. The birds and beasts join us on a journey through the cycle of the seasons in a delightful musical bestiary, with music ranging from the most enchanting to the most ridiculous.

Patricia Ahern, violin
Marco Cera, oboe
Michael Unterman, cello
Charlotte Nediger, harpsichord

Sunday, October 6, 2 to 3:15 p.m.Public $25, TBG Members and Tafelmusik Subscribers $23 (plus fees and HST)Indoor ConcertGeneral Admission Seating. Doors open approximately 45 minutes before the performance.
Group SalesBring your group of 10 or more to this event and take advantage of great savings. For more information on Group Sales, please contact programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca.
Accessible SeatingAccessible seating is available in the hall. Please contact us in advance so we can better assist you, and/or arrive early for priority seating before the hall is open to the public. For more information on Accessible Seating, please contact programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca.
Support PersonThe support person who accompanies a patron with special needs is eligible for a complimentary ticket/admission. Support person tickets/admission are subject to availability. For more information on Accessible Services at our venues or support persons, please contact programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca.

About Tafelmusik
Tafelmusik is one of the world’s leading period-instrument ensembles, performing on instruments and in styles appropriate for the era of the music. Renowned for dynamic, engaging, and soulful performances, Tafelmusik performs for audiences across Toronto and digital audiences around the world and is Canada’s most toured orchestra, having performed in more than 350 cities in 32 countries. The critically acclaimed Tafelmusik Chamber Choir, and its director Ivars Taurins, often share the stage with the orchestra. Tafelmusik’s recordings on the Sony, CBC Records, Analekta, and Tafelmusik Media labels have garnered ten JUNOs and numerous international recording prizes.

Become a TBG Member
Join the Toronto Botanical Garden as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A Toronto Botanical Garden 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 !

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 program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

Tafelmusik at the Garden: In Stile Moderno
2025-01-25 14:00 - 15:15 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Enjoy live baroque music in an intimate setting.The turn of the 17th century saw sweeping changes in music, among them the rise of virtuoso instrumentalists, and music written for them in the “modern style.” The music featured unfettered improvisations, dramatic contrasts, and the passionate give-and-take of friends in musical conversation. We explore the concept of the “modern” in 300-year old music by Castello, Bertali, Leonarda, and others. Johanna Novom & Christopher Verrette, violinsKeiran Campbell, celloDominic Teresi, dulcianJonathan Stuchbery, lute/guitarCharlotte Nediger, harpsichordSaturday, January 25, 2 to 3:15 p.m.Public $25, TBG Members and Tafelmusik Subscribers $23 (plus fees and HST)Indoor ConcertGeneral Admission Seating.Doors open approximately 45 minutes before the performance. Group SalesBring your group of 10 or more to this event and take advantage of great savings. For more information on Group Sales, please contact programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca. Accessible SeatingAccessible seating is available in the hall. Please contact us in advance so we can better assist you, and/or arrive early for priority seating before the hall is open to the public. For more information on Accessible Seating, please contact programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca. Support PersonThe support person who accompanies a patron with special needs is eligible for a complimentary ticket/admission. Support person tickets/admission are subject to availability. For more information on Accessible Services at our venues or support persons, please contact programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca. About TafelmusikTafelmusik is one of the world’s leading period-instrument ensembles, performing on instruments and in styles appropriate for the era of the music. Renowned for dynamic, engaging, and soulful performances, Tafelmusik performs for audiences across Toronto and digital audiences around the world and is Canada’s most toured orchestra, having performed in more than 350 cities in 32 countries. The critically acclaimed Tafelmusik Chamber Choir, and its director Ivars Taurins, often share the stage with the orchestra. Tafelmusik’s recordings on the Sony, CBC Records, Analekta, and Tafelmusik Media labels have garnered ten JUNOs and numerous international recording prizes. Become a TBG MemberJoin the Toronto Botanical Garden as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A Toronto Botanical Garden 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 ! 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 program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

SOOS Valentines' Orchid Show and Sale
2025-02-08 12:00 - 17:00, 2025-02-09 11:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join the Southern Ontario Orchid Society (SOOS) on Sunday, February 9, 2025, for the SOOS Valentine’s Orchid Show & Sale! This exciting event will take place at 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON M3C 1P2. Get ready to immerse yourself in the beauty of orchids and discover a wide variety of stunning blooms.
Whether you’re a seasoned orchid enthusiast or just starting out, this event is perfect for all orchid lovers. Explore a diverse range of orchids from different species and hybrids, and learn more about their care and cultivation from experienced growers.
At the SOOS Valentine’s Orchid Show & Sale, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase your favourite orchids and add them to your collection. Discover unique and rare orchid species, as well as popular hybrids that will surely captivate your heart.
Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to indulge in the beauty of orchids and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Mark your calendar and join us at 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto. We can’t wait to share this unforgettable orchid experience with you!

Hellebore Sale
2025-04-05 09:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
It’s Back! Our popular Hellebore Sale. Our selection of Hellebores will be available for pre-order through our Online Shop starting on Thursday, February 17, 2025.

Orders will be ready for in-person pickup on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the Toronto Botanical Garden Floral Hall from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hellebores will also be available to purchase on the day of the sale. Quantities are limited so shop early for the best selection.

Helleborus, or Lenten roses as they are more commonly referred to in the trade, are a sought-after garden plant for many reasons. These highly hybridized plants boast beautiful flowers, evergreen foliage, and are one of the earliest blooming perennials. The modern hybrids of this genus build upon the classics and pack a punch. Helleborus x ballardiae, Helleborus x glandorfensis and, Helleborus x iburgensis combine the cold hardiness of Helleborus niger with the colour selections of Helleborus x hybridus, with the added bonuses of disease resistance and larger showier blooms. These plants do well in the garden or in containers.When you purchase your hellebores make sure to place it in a part shade location away from harsh cold winds. They prefer soils that are rich in humus with good drainage and aren’t afraid of getting wet feet in the winter months. The ideal time to plant it is in the fall before the ground freezes. Spring is also a great option, just make sure to provide adequate water through the growing months.

A majority of Lenten rose hybrids have Helleborus niger as one of the parent plants, so it may take your plant a year or two to settle into its new home before it blooms.

For more information contact the Garden Shop at orders@torontobotanicalgarden.ca.

Toronto Botanical Garden Spring Plant Sale 2025
2025-05-09 00:00 - 23:59 (America/New_York) | ON
Discover plants you won’t find elsewhere, including natives, nativars, and pollinator-friendly plants sourced from local and trusted growers. Enjoy a friendly and relaxed shopping experience surrounded by plants and the people who care for them. Make a Day of it! Spread the word, bring your friends, grab lunch at the onsite Cafe, and take time to stroll through our beautiful garden for more inspiration.

Open to the Public on Mother’s Day WeekendSaturday and Sunday, May 10 and 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Members-Only Preview + Shopping DayFriday, May 9, noon to 7 p.m. (Present your card at the entrance)Not a member? Join Today!

PLANT SALE HIGHLIGHTS:

NEW Preorder and Pickup including Roses, Hydrangeas, Fruit Shrubs, Trees, and Conifers.

Our knowledgeable staff and volunteers are here to help, offering personalized recommendations and gardening tips.

Mini Pop Up Marketplace

1 in a Millean (All Days)

Botanical Rarities (Sat)

Crystal Star Nursery (All Days)

Eastcliff Farm (Fri & Sat)

Jardinal Design (Fri)

Mason House Gardens (All Weekend)

Secret Garden Boutique (Sat)

Signature Tropical Plants (Sat & Sun)

Tropics In The City (Sat & Sun)

Tropical North Plants (Sat)

Rueneau (Sat & Sun)

Stop by the FREE Garden Advice Clinic hosted by Toronto Master Gardeners, volunteers who share current, science-based horticultural information with the gardening public.

Zavida Coffee has partnered with the Garden to provide FREE coffee chaff for your garden available for pick up in the Garden Shop (while supplies last). Chaff is the outer husk that separates from coffee beans during the roasting process. Historically considered waste, this collaboration recognizes it as a valuable source of nitrogen – perfect for nurturing plants throughout the year.

Stop by the Garden Shop, which is full of garden goodies including local seeds, garden tool, pots and planters, wild bee houses, gardening books, and loads of inspiration for gardening this season. Open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS

If you have old plant trays, bins, or cardboard trays, bring them to gather and safely transport your plants home. We would be happy to accept donations of old plant trays too!

We have a limited supply of wagons and carts to gather your plants while shopping. If you have a wagon or cart you are welcome to bring it.

All proceeds support the Toronto Botanical Garden.

Milne House Club Flower Show
2025-05-15 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Toronto Botanical Garden | Floral Hall, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, Ontario, M3C 1P2, Canada
Milne House 2025 Flower Show Poster
Join the Milne House Garden Club at their annual Flower Show in the Toronto Botanical Garden Floral Hall! The show will be open to the public from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. and admission is free.
About Milne House Garden Club
Milne House Garden Club was founded April 11, 1967, and was named to perpetuate the historical association of the Edwards Gardens area with Alexander Milne, the original owner of the property which was part of a five hundred acre Crown Land Grant given in the early 1800’s.
For over 50 years the club has been home to enthusiastic members who share a love of floral design, horticulture and environmental issues. Milne House Garden Club is a not-for-profit organization. Its goals are:
to stimulate a knowledge of horticulture and floral design among amateurs
to aid in the protection of native plants, trees, birds, soil
to encourage civic planting
To learn more about the club, visit https://milnehousegardenclub.ca

Through the Garden Gate: Hoggs Hollow
2025-06-07 11:00 - 2025-06-08 16:00 (America/Toronto) | 3885 Yonge St, 3885 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON, M4N 2P2, Canada
Toronto’s Largest Tour of Private GardensOne of Toronto’s largest tours of private gardens. Garden-goers will have the opportunity to visit 14 residential gardens, of varying sizes and themes in the unique Toronto enclave of Hogg’s Hollow. Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8, 2025, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.One-Day Pass, Public $45, TBG Member $40Two-Day Pass, Public $70, TBG Member $65Two-Day Student/Child Pass, $25 Tickets are limited, and advance purchase is recommended. The tour will be held rain or shine, so please dress for the weather. Garden seekers will also have a chance to ask questions and learn something too! Knowledgeable Toronto Master Gardeners will be stationed in each garden and are happy to answer plant and garden design questions. All proceeds from the tour support the Toronto Botanical Garden. NEW! Onsite pop-ups with musicians, neighbourhood and history experts, including the North York Historical Society and Lost Rivers. Wristband holders will also receive dining discounts at a local restaurant and plant retailer. This outdoor event can be enjoyed solo or with family and friends. Stroll along the tree-lined streets while skipping in and out of gardens. Come early or linger after the tour to shop or dine at one of the local restaurants in the area. Features include: A self-guided format to discover the gardens at your own pace following a printed guide and map.Access a comprehensive digital guide with full descriptions of the featured gardens, historical facts, touring tips, and more.Wildflower seed paper wristband will give you access to the gardens, shuttle buses and dining discounts. After the event, you can plant it in your garden!A complimentary shuttle bus service is available for participants to “hop on and hop off” along the route, which is also very walkable. Tour HeadquartersLocated in the parking lot beside the Jolly Miller Park at 3885 Yonge Street, M4N 2P2Open on the weekend of the tour only from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Getting TherePaid parking is available in lot 414 beside the headquarters.The closest subway station is York Mills Station, approximately 300 metres from headquarters.Click here for directions to Tour Headquarters Have a question? Please contact 416-397-1341 or email programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca Not a member? Join Today! Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) members get a discount on tickets to this event, upcoming programs and classes, and free parking at the Garden. 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! Click here to become member. All proceeds support the Toronto Botanical Garden
