Toronto Botanical Garden

Propagation Station Workshop
2023-02-25 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
New Workshop added due to popular demand. You’ll learn how to cut your plants! Exciting, right? Get your hands dirty with Beni and Megan from our horticulture team by propagating/dividing different tropical species. Learn the basics of monitoring root health by inspecting plant cuttings at different stages of growth. Learn about the importance of various growing mediums. Participants will break into groups and work together. You will have the chance to take their cuttings home and we hope that you’ll keep us posted on their progress. All materials will be provided. All skill levels are welcome.

Saturday, February 25, 10 a.m. to 12 p.mPublic $55, Members $45 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

Registration Deadline: Friday, Feb 24, 2023 at noon.

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About Megan Blacquiere

Megan Blacquiere is a seasonal horticulturist with TBG. She has a background in conservation and restoration ecology. In her spare time, she loves exploring nature and smothering her houseplants with love

About Sansan Beni

Sasan Beni is a writer turned Horticulturalist. He graduated with a diploma in Environmental Landscape Management and joined TBG shortly after. His home is a revolving door of tropical plants.

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.

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

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Propagation Station Workshop - SOLD OUT
2023-02-25 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
In this workshop, you will learn how to cut your plants! Exciting, right? You’ll have the chance to get your hands dirty by propagating/dividing different tropical species. Learn the basics of monitoring root health by inspecting plant cuttings at different stages of growth. Learn about the importance of various growing mediums. Participants will break into groups and work together. You will have the chance to take their cuttings home and we hope that you’ll keep us posted on their progress. All materials will be provided. All skill levels are welcome.

Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 1 to 3 p.mPublic $55, Members $45 (plus applicable taxes and fees)Registration Deadline: Friday, Feb 24, 2023 at noon

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About Megan Blacquiere

Megan Blacquiere is a seasonal horticulturist with TBG. She has a background in conservation and restoration ecology. In her spare time, she loves exploring nature and smothering her houseplants with love

About Sansan Beni

Sasan Beni is a writer turned Horticulturalist. He graduated with a diploma in Environmental Landscape Management and joined TBG shortly after. His home is a revolving door of tropical plants.

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.

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

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Tafelmusik: The Garden of Harmony
2023-02-26 14:00 - 15:15 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
A live performance that intersperses musical portraits of flowers, birds, and bees between sonatas from the verdant gardens of Europe.

As February draws to a close, our thoughts turn increasingly to the garden and its promise. As we await the first hopeful signs of spring, experience a program that intersperses musical portraits of flowers, birds, and bees between sonatas from the verdant gardens of England, Scotland, the Netherlands, Italy, France, and Spain.

Patricia Ahern & Geneviève Gilardeau, violins

Keiran Campbell, violoncello

Charlotte Nediger, harpsichord

Sunday, February 26, 2 to 3:15 p.m.

Public $25, TBG Members and Tafelmusik Subscribers $23 (plus fees and HST)General Admission Seating

PURCHASE TICKETS

Exclusive Offer: Attendees of this performance are eligible for a $20 ticket to Bach’s Library, featuring virtuoso harpsichord soloist Francesco Corti on Sunday, March 5 at 3 p.m. at Jeanne Lamon Hall.

Program

Jan Adams Reincken – Sonata from Hortus Music (A Musical Garden)
Martin Peerson – The Primrose
James Oswald – Airs for the Seasons: From winter to spring
Johann Heinrich Schmelzer – Sonata Cu Cu (The Cuckoo)
François Couperin – Les Abeilles (The Bees)
Angelo Maria Fiorè – Cello sonata
Jean-Philippe Rameau – Le Vézinet
Charles Avison – Concerto in D Minor after Scarlatti “The Garden of Harmony”

Tafelmusik at the Garden is a new concert series launched in 2023, created in partnership with Tafelmusik and the Toronto Botanical Garden. These Sunday afternoon concerts will take place indoors, in the Toronto Botanical Garden Floral Hall. Mark your Calendar!

The Garden of Harmony – Sunday, February 26, 2 p.m.
Three’s Company – Sunday, March 26, 2 p.m.
It Takes Two – Sunday, April 30, 2 p.m.

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.

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.

Spring Fit – Gentle Movement
2023-03-07 10:00 - 2023-04-11 11:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Move easily into spring fitness! You will feel great.

Feeling a little creaky? 3-D Fitness is gentle and thoughtful, focusing on whole-body movement to prevent pain, falls, and all-around creakiness. Through a series of movements, stretches and resistance training, you will improve your agility, balance and strength. Arthritis, mobility issues, or just don’t like getting down to the floor? This class is for you – either standing or sitting in a chair, enjoy the benefits movement brings!

Program Schedule

Tuesdays, March 7 through April 11, 2023 (6 Sessions), 10 to 11 a.m.

Move easily into spring fitness! You will feel great. Feeling a little creaky? 3-D Fitness is gentle and thoughtful, focusing on whole-body movement to prevent pain, falls, and all-around creakiness. Through a series of movements, stretches and resistance training, you will improve your agility, balance and strength. Arthritis, mobility issues, or just don’t like getting down to the floor? This class is for you – either standing or sitting in a chair, enjoy the benefits movement brings!

Tuesdays, March 7 through April 11, 2023 (6 Sessions), 10 to 11 a.m.Public $90, Members $72

If you are interested in a Trial Class, please contact programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca for more information.

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About Tena van Andel

Tena van Andel is a certified Level II 3-D Workout™ instructor who wants to keep all of us moving till we’re 102.  She enjoys volunteering for the Toronto Master Gardeners and is busy rewilding a 19th-century rundown farmhouse, fondly referred to as her ‘estate’.
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 Questions

Please review our Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.
Registration Deadlines: Monday, March 6, 2023, at 12 pm

Floral Design Program: Classic Design Fundamentals 2
2023-03-08 18:00 - 2023-04-05 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
In this follow-up to Classic Design Fundamentals 1, you will enrich your understanding of traditional design. Join Pat Ware in this follow-up to Classic Design Fundamentals I and enrich your understanding of traditional design, a style that is used in contemporary settings with sophistication. You will gain a deeper knowledge of both plant material and design. You will learn colour theory: the importance of colour and how to create different colour harmonies. You will explore the concept and importance of asymmetry in a design and how this can be used to great effect. Discover a new design style each week: a hand-tied bouquet, a vertical line design, a Hogarth Curve, and an asymmetrical mass design.

Suggested prerequisite (but not required): Fundamentals I. Learn more about our Certificate in Floral Design

Course fees do not include flowers or supplies. A materials list will be e-mailed prior to the start of each class.

Wednesdays, March 8th, 22nd, 29th and April 5th, 2023 from 6 to 9 p.m.Public $215, Members $170 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

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About Pat Ware

Pat has enjoyed teaching a number of different Floral Design courses at the Toronto Botanical Garden. She is a Design, Horticultural and Rose Judge. Pat continues to participate in and learn about Floral Artistry at the local, Provincial and international levels.

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.

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 12 p.m.

Watercolour Paint Nights - Spring Botanicals Theme
2023-03-08 19:00 - 2023-03-29 20:30 (America/Toronto) | ON
Online Paint Night Series: Learn to paint spring-themed botanicals and your favourite spring blooms over four weeks of live, interactive online watercolour classes.

Enjoy a different floral theme each week and learn to paint early bloomers like tulips, daffodils and crocus, as we welcome the colourful spring season!

All you need are watercolour paints, watercolour paper, a palette, and brushes to follow along with the live classes. A recommended supplies list will be sent to you upon registration. All skill levels are welcome

Wednesday, March 8, 15, 22 and 29, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

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About Alicia Spence

Alicia Spence is a Toronto-based artist and instructor, specializing in painting, illustration and hand-lettering. She loves sharing what she’s learned as a self-taught artist in creative workshops at the Toronto Botanical Garden and across Canada. You can follow her work at ac-studios.ca

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. If you register within two days of the presentation, you will receive your log-in details at 12:30 pm on the day of the presentation. 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: Tuesday, March 7 at 12:00 pm.

Spring 3-D Fitness Workout
2023-03-12 11:30 - 2023-04-16 12:30 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Grab your mat and let’s spring into fitness!

Looking for an opportunity to limber up before gardening, golf and all those glorious spring activities? A 3-D mat class is the perfect combination of thoughtful movement, stretches and weight training. We will wake up your whole body, and develop some better habits to make you strong, agile and invigorated. So grab a mat, and some weights, and let’s get those bodies moving!

Tuesdays, March 7 through April 11, 2023 (6 Sessions), 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Public $90, Member $72

If you are interested in a Trial Class, please contact programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca for more information.

Register Today

About Tena van Andel
Tena van Andel is a certified Level II 3-D Workout™ instructor who wants to keep all of us moving till we’re 102.  She enjoys volunteering for the Toronto Master Gardeners and is busy rewilding a 19th-century rundown farmhouse, fondly referred to as her ‘estate’.
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 Questions

Please review our Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.
Registration Deadlines: Monday, March 6, 2023, at 12 pm

TBGKids March Break Nature Camp
2023-03-13 09:00 - 2023-03-17 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join TBGKids for interactive, educational and engaging activities in TBG’s cozy nature-themed classroom, expansive garden and nearby ravine.

Each camp day will explore a new theme that will help campers connect with nature. Campers create nature- themed art, learn about the animals that live around the nearby ravine, make bird feeders and, of course, try their hands at some planting. Each camper will finish the week with their own mini-garden to take home!

Monday, March 13 to Friday, March 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.For children 5 to 8 years of age. All camps are peanut and tree-nut-free.Public $325, TBG Family Member $300

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Monday, March 13 – Wild in the City
Campers will discover and mimic the survival techniques of wild urban animals by engaging in fun outdoor games and make a birdfeeder to hang in Wilket Creek Ravine.
Tuesday, March 14 – Nature Art
Get inspired by the natural world around you! Campers will learn to draw animals found around TBG, sketch and paint along the scenic Wilket Creek, and create a beautiful planter for their indoor garden.
Wednesday, March 15 – Garden-to-Table
Do you want to learn how to grow your own food, even in winter? During this yummy day we will learn how to grow sprouts we can eat and make a tasty creation from some delicious garden vegetables.
Thursday, March 16 – Wild Wonderful Plants
Learn about unique plants from around the world as well as some that live right nearby! Campers will learn about plants that eat meat and the unique survival skills of the plants all around us!
Friday, March 17 – Teeny Tiny Gardening
Campers will learn about the benefits of growing plants indoors, try their hand at propagation and create a beautiful mini garden to take home!
Registration deadline: Thursday, March 9, 2023. SPACE IS LIMITED SO REGISTER EARLY.
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
This is an in-person, program that takes place both indoors and outdoors at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

Please review the Toronto Botanical Garden Refund Policy and Code of Conduct.

Urban Vegetable Gardening: 4 Part Workshop
2023-03-21 19:00 - 2023-04-11 20:30 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
In this 4-part workshop series, the Toronto Master Gardeners will guide you through the different relevant topics on Urban Vegetable Gardening with presentations, hands-on demonstrations and exercises. From the process of garden planning to vegetable selection and seeding, these workshops will provide you with the knowledge and tools to create your own successful and productive garden.

Tuesday, March 21 and 28, and April 4 and 11, 7 to 8:30 p.m.Public $90, TBG Members $72 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

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PART 1 – From Balconies to Backyards: Planning a Successful Vegetable Garden

Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Are you growing vegetables for the first time or aiming to increase the productivity of an existing vegetable patch? This seminar will highlight key factors to consider when planning a vegetable garden in a variety of growing spaces. Participants will have the opportunity to begin designing a garden plan with the help of a Toronto Master Gardener. A pre-measure or thought about size and area of your proposed garden is recommended. Basic sketching materials will be provided. If you have a tech device with a design app you like to use, you are welcome to bring it (optional, not required). Come prepared with your dreams & ideas!

About Presenter Kathy Martin: Kathy (she/her) joined the Toronto Master Gardeners in 2019. She holds a Horticulture Certificate from the University of Guelph with a focus in Urban Agriculture. Kathy’s vegetable-growing journey began nearly 30 years ago with a small patch of bare lawn, no experience and the desire to produce fresh food for her family.

PART 2 – Garden to Table: Get to know your veggies!

Tuesday, March 28, 2023, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Brassica, Solanum, Curcubita, Cucumis, Lactuca, and Daucus, oh my! In this program, we will introduce some of the most popular vegetable families, how to nurture them, protect them from pests and disease, and when to harvest. Participants will learn about how plot and container preparation, crop rotation, square-foot gardening and companion planting will help increase bounty while practicing a holistic approach to garden management. A whole new world of tasty and fresh veggies is waiting for you!

About Presenter Aruna Panday: Toronto Master Gardener Aruna (she/her) and TBG Supervisor of Adult & Family Learning is obsessed with growing high-antioxidant purple varieties of veggies: carrots, bell peppers, cabbage, kale, and more! A lifelong vegetarian and gardener, grubs still make her squeamish.

PART 3 – It’s never too late to start your veggie garden

Tuesday, April 4, 2023, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

If you miss the spring planting season, don’t despair! There’s still a lot you can do to have a productive veggie garden well into the fall, even into the winter. Many veggies, like kale and spinach, do better in cool weather. Some can be nursed through cold snaps with a little extra care, and some are planted in the fall for harvest the following year. In this seminar, you will learn about how you can keep on growing as the weather gets cooler. Bring a cell phone, iPad or device that connects to WiFi for the Kahoot quiz!

About Presenter Joanna Blanchard: Joanna was introduced to gardening by her father, a horticulture professor, and her mother, a plant pathologist! Her earliest memories of gardening include anxiously watching the growth of radishes and annual flowers in her own little plot in the back garden.

When Joanna moved from the UK to Toronto, she purchased a window box for the apartment balcony, several houseplants and of course. a book about gardening. Moving to a house offered more gardening possibilities. Through trial and error, taking courses and attending seminars, she now enjoys sharing her knowledge and stories of her successes and failures. Joanna has been a member of the Toronto Master Gardeners since 2009 and is a past Executive Coordinator. She is currently co-president of the Leaside Garden Society.

PART 4 – Starting Your Veggies From Seed

Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Would you like to grow veggies that have been in your family for generations, maybe even start homesteading, or perhaps (like many of us) just have fun experimenting with a home garden? From seed sowing to thinning plants, learning the difference between cotyledons to true leaves, and knowing when to use warming pads or grow lights, you’ll learn everything you didn’t know you needed to know, to start growing veggies and herbs from seed!

Bio: Toronto Master Gardener Aruna is TBG’s Supervisor of Adult & Family Learning. Lately, she’s been obsessed with growing high-antioxidant purple varieties of veggies: carrots, bell peppers, cabbage, kale, and more! A lifelong vegetarian and gardener, grubs still make her squeamish.

Registration Deadline: Monday, March 20, 12 noon

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, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Get the Jump on Spring and Seedy Saturday
2023-03-25 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | ON
Toronto Botanical Garden’s annual Horticultural Open House IS BACK with OVER 25 seed and garden-related vendors and exhibitors including local horticultural societies, garden clubs, and environmental organizations.
Saturday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FREE Admission: $2 suggested minimum donation
This one-day garden extravaganza includes:

Free Garden Chats and Demonstrations (see schedule below)
Free Gardening Advice Clinic offered by the Toronto Master Gardeners
Free Drop-in Family Nature Activities and Facepainting
TBG Bloom Café and Coffee Bar for onsite noshing and refreshments in the Garden Hall
Garden Shop will be brimming with essentials for gardeners of all ages. You’ll find a thoughtful selection of seeds from West Coast Seeds, Renee’s Garden Seeds, and Ontario’s Wildflower Farm, seed starting kits, live houseplants, sustainable products, Ontario honey, helpful gardening tools, nature-inspired home décor, and other necessities for stylish outdoor living.
Free sampling of Twigz Pretzels, Canada’s original craft pretzel
Seedy Saturday – Free Seed Swap – Bring your seeds to trade and take home something new to try! Scroll down for more information on how to participate in the seed swap.
Meet the Maker during informal interactions with artists, floral designers, and plant people in the Garden Hall

Click here for directions and parking information.

Talks and Demos Schedule

TIME
TOPIC
LOCATION

10:30 to 11 a.m.
My Favourite Garden Tools
Garden Chat with Toronto Master Gardeners
Weston Family Library

11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Spring Floral Design
Demonstration with Pat Ware
2nd Floor – Studio

12 to 12:30 p.m.
Terrace and Balcony Gardening
Garden Chat with Toronto Master Gardeners
Weston Family Library

12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Easy Summer Bulbs
Presentation with Michael Erdman
2nd Floor – Studio

1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Get to Know the Orchid: The Diva of Houseplants
Presentation with Tena Van Andel
2nd Floor – Studio

2:30 to 3 p.m.
Incorporating Native Plants into your Existing Garden
Garden Chat with Toronto Master Gardeners
Weston Family Library

3 to 4 p.m.
Starting Seeds in Spring
Presentation with Roger Gettig, Director of Horticulture
2nd Floor – Studio

2023 Exhibitor and Vendor List

1 in a Millean
1inamillean.com

Add Love & Stir
Add Love and Stir

Agincourt Garden Club

Bees Are Life Inc. / Ontario Honey House
ontariohoneyhouse.ca

Birdhouse Designs
instagram.com/birdhousedesigns

Canadian Succulents
canadiansucculents.net

Drop Tha Bomb
instagram.com/drop.tha.bomb

Centered by Plants
centeredbyplants.ca

Eastcliff Farm
eastclifffarm.ca

Gaia Organic Seeds
gaiaorganics.ca/

Greater Toronto Bulb Society
gardenontario.org/society-listing/entry/2382

Ikebana International Toronto Chapter #208
ikebana-toronto.com

Lora’s Lovables
linktr.ee/loraslovables

May Craft Tribe
Maycrafttribe.com

Milne House Garden Club
milnehousegardenclub.ca

North American Native Plant Society
www.nanps.org

North York Garden Club
gardenontario.org/society-listing

Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society
onrockgarden.com

Roses Without Thorns
roseswithoutthorns.net

Rueneau
Rueneau.com

Sayehsunstudio
instagram.com/sayehsunstudio

The Garden Club of Toronto
thegardencluboftoronto.ca

Toronto Cactus & Succulent Club
www.torontocactus.club

Toronto Master Gardeners
torontomastergardeners.ca

Urban Nature Store
UrbanNatureStore.ca

APPLY TO BECOME A VENDOR OR EXHIBITOR

How to participate in our FREE SEED SWAP
Seedy Saturday is a community event where gardeners share their heirloom seeds and help to preserve our horticultural heritage. Bring your extra, open-pollinated or heirloom seeds and discover something new! Drop your seeds off at the swap and then browse the seed exchange tables to see what others have brought. Also at the event, take advantage of local seed growers and vendors to stock up for this year’s garden, and learn about seed saving from seed conservation organizations.
It’s also a great opportunity to discover varieties that are not available commercially. Click here to learn more about Seedy Saturdays. Learn more about seed saving with TBG Library’s online guide.
How to participate in the seed swap:

Bring seed in envelopes labeled with:

Plant name (common and botanical name if you know them both)
Year of harvest
Place of harvest (postal code)
Your name (if you wish)
A bit about where the seed came from (if you wish)

Register at the table and add your seed to those available for swapping
Swap seeds – try to leave with around the same number that you brought
Buy seeds from the vendors – you can use these for swapping as well if you’re not able to bring your own

Ways you can help reduce waste at this event

TBG will have waste stations for your recyclable and compostable materials with hands-on volunteers to assist.
Bring your own water bottle and take advantage of our complimentary water station, bring your own mug, plate, or cutlery when visiting the cafe.
You are encouraged to bring your own reusable bags or boxes to carry your seeds, plants, or garden-related treasures home with you.

Interested in participating as a vendor or exhibitor? Click here to add your name to our pop-up market list. We’ll be sending out information soon.

Tafelmusik: Three’s Company
2023-03-26 14:00 - 15:15 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
A live string trio performance featuring one of Mozart’s grandest chamber works.

One of Mozart’s grandest chamber works, his Divertimento in E-flat Major, was written for the diminutive string trio, a formation that emphasizes clarity of texture and the individuality of its players. The divertimento’s six movements are by turns warm, wistful, and playful, a three-voice conversation that’s a testament to Mozart at the height of his compositional powers. We precede the Divertimento with an arrangement for string trio, attributed to Mozart, of two movements from an organ sonata by J.S. Bach.

Johanna Novom, violin

Brandon Chui, viola

Michael Unterman, violoncello

Sunday, March 26, 2 to 3:15 p.m.

Public $25, TBG Members and Tafelmusik Subscribers $23 (plus fees and HST)General Admission Seating

PURCHASE TICKETS

Program

W.A. Mozart/J.S. Bach: Prelude and Fugue no. 5, K.404a
W.A. Mozart: Divertimento in E-flat Major, K.563

Tafelmusik at the Garden is a new concert series launched in 2023, created in partnership with Tafelmusik and the Toronto Botanical Garden. These Sunday afternoon concerts will take place indoors, in the Toronto Botanical Garden Floral Hall. Mark your Calendar!

The Garden of Harmony – Sunday, February 26, 2 p.m.
Three’s Company – Sunday, March 26, 2 p.m.
It Takes Two – Sunday, April 30, 2 p.m.

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.
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 African Violet and Gesneriad Society Spring Show and Sale
2023-04-02 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | ON
“Break Out in Colour” 2023 Flower Show and Sale. Two Shows in One!
Open to the Public. Sales will be in the Studios
Admission: A Toonie, $2
For more information visit the Toronto African Violet and Gesneriad Society website.

Floral Design Program: Classic Design Fundamentals 1 - SOLD OUT
2023-04-04 18:00 - 2023-04-25 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join Marg Betts for this in-person fundamental program. Classic floral design will open the door to a new world of creativity and expression.  You will learn the basics – the principles and elements of design, colour theory, selecting and conditioning plant material as well as the mechanics of putting it all together. Over the course of the four classes you will learn classic arrangements – a water viewing design, a table centrepiece, a crescent-shaped design, and a mass design – which you will be able to recreate with confidence for your home, your friends, for events or as hostess gifts.

Course fees do not include flowers or supplies. A materials list will be e-mailed prior to the start of each class.

Learn more about our Certificate in Floral Design

Tuesdays, April 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2023 from 6 to 9 p.m.Public $215, Members $170 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

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About Marg Betts

Marg Betts is a Floral Design Judge with accreditation to judge and instruct the craft. Her passions are gardening, plants and her love for creating floral artistry. She is a recent Past President of the Garden Club of Toronto and has also been the Chair of the Toronto Flower Show at Canada Blooms.

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.

Registration Deadline: Friday, March 31, 2023 at 12 p.m.

Spring Forest Bathing at the Garden - SOLD OUT
2023-04-15 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us this spring for a unique forest bathing walk on-site at the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG). Certified Forest Therapy Guide Emma Rooney will lead you on an outdoor experience to stretch your sensory awareness while deepening your connection with nature.

Forest bathing—taking in the forest atmosphere—is a practice that originated in Japan in the 1980s to address burnout caused by the technological boom. Now, the practice has inspired people all over the world to connect with nearby nature. You will learn about some of the benefits of forest therapy and be gently guided in the practice. As you walk leisurely through TBG’s grounds, you’ll receive gentle prompts to help fully engage your senses—seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching the nature surrounding you. Immerse yourself in the new season and deepen your relationship with the wild things in our city.

The walk ends with a seasonal tea, where we’ll share some poetry to allow the experience to sink in. Don’t miss your chance to try forest bathing for yourself in a beautiful outdoor setting! Leave with ideas for getting outside at any time of the year and feeling the benefits of being nurtured by nature.

Saturday, April 15, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.Public $50, Member $40

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Accessibility:
We’ll begin with an introduction indoors before heading outside. The walk will be at a leisurely pace throughout, following designated pathways and trails but sometimes covering uneven terrain and steep inclines. The total walk distance over the three hours is approximately 2 km. Dress appropriately for the weather and walking slowly. Wearing layers is recommended. Closed-toed shoes are required. You may wish to bring along your own folding stool, cushion, or kneeling pad for sitting on the ground and a walking stick or poles. In the event of severe weather, alternative arrangements to seek cover will be made by TBG staff. Bathrooms are available on-site. The program will finish at the TBG building.
NOTE: This program occurs rain or shine; please dress appropriately for the weather.
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.
Registration Deadline: Friday, April 14 at 12 p.m.

Spring Forest Bathing at the Garden - SOLD OUT
2023-04-15 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us this spring for a unique forest bathing walk on-site at the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG). Certified Forest Therapy Guide Emma Rooney will lead you on an outdoor experience to stretch your sensory awareness while deepening your connection with nature.

Forest bathing—taking in the forest atmosphere—is a practice that originated in Japan in the 1980s to address burnout caused by the technological boom. Now, the practice has inspired people all over the world to connect with nearby nature. You will learn about some of the benefits of forest therapy and be gently guided in the practice. As you walk leisurely through TBG’s grounds, you’ll receive gentle prompts to help fully engage your senses—seeing, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touching the nature surrounding you. Immerse yourself in the new season and deepen your relationship with the wild things in our city.

The walk ends with a seasonal tea, where we’ll share some poetry to allow the experience to sink in. Don’t miss your chance to try forest bathing for yourself in a beautiful outdoor setting! Leave with ideas for getting outside at any time of the year and feeling the benefits of being nurtured by nature.

Saturday, April 15, 1 to 4 p.m.Public $50, Member $40

Sold Out. Join the Waitlist

Accessibility:
We’ll begin with an introduction indoors before heading outside. The walk will be at a leisurely pace throughout, following designated pathways and trails but sometimes covering uneven terrain and steep inclines. The total walk distance over the three hours is approximately 2 km. Dress appropriately for the weather and walking slowly. Wearing layers is recommended. Closed-toed shoes are required. You may wish to bring along your own folding stool, cushion, or kneeling pad for sitting on the ground and a walking stick or poles. In the event of severe weather, alternative arrangements to seek cover will be made by TBG staff. Bathrooms are available on-site. The program will finish at the TBG building.
NOTE: This program occurs rain or shine; please dress appropriately for the weather.
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.
Registration Deadline: Friday, April 14 at 12 p.m.

Botanical Linocut with Alan Li
2023-04-15 13:00 - 2023-05-06 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
In this 3-part series, you’ll create original botanical art through the process of Linocut relief printmaking. Our instructor will demonstrate how to carve your design onto a linoleum block and techniques for hand-printing your images. Suggestions for setting up a printmaking workspace at home will also be discussed.

At the end of the course, you’ll take home a variety of hand-crafted prints made on Japanese Mulberry paper, blank mixed media Greeting Cards and toned art papers.

Please bring your own photos, sketches, or designs for inspiration and reference. Art materials will be provided.

Saturdays, April 15, 29 and May 6, 1 to 3 p.m. Public $120, TBG Members $100 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

REGISTER TODAY

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, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Succulent Arrangement Workshop - SOLD OUT
2023-04-16 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Succulent specialist and designer, Molly Shannon, will lead you through a relaxing and enjoyable succulent arranging experience that offers fun and therapeutic value. The workshop begins with an introduction to succulent care and designing with succulents, followed by hands-on designing of a large ceramic planter with a variety of succulent plants!

All materials required to create your own arrangement will be provided, including a planter pot, specialty succulent soil, succulent plants, and care instruction cards. Please bring your own gardening gloves if needed.

Sunday, April 16, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.Public $65, Members $55 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

Sold Out – Sign up for the Wait List

About Molly Shannon
Molly from Canadian Succulents creates floral arrangements using entirely succulents and cacti plants. They not only arrange and design all of the creations but also grow all the plants that can be found in them. They operate out of a greenhouse just northeast of the city, where they grow over 300 varieties of succulents and cacti. They grow and create these designs for wedding centrepieces and favors, corporate events and gifting, and hotel and office greenery.
http://www.canadiansucculents.net/
Registration Deadline: Friday, April 14, 12 noon
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, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Succulent Arrangement Workshop - SOLD OUT
2023-04-16 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Succulent designer, Molly Shannon will lead you through a relaxing and enjoyable succulent arranging experience.

Succulent specialist and designer, Molly Shannon, will lead you through a relaxing and enjoyable succulent arranging experience that offers fun and therapeutic value. The workshop begins with an introduction to succulent care and designing with succulents, followed by hands-on designing of a large ceramic planter with a variety of succulent plants!
All materials required to create your own arrangement will be provided, including a planter pot, specialty succulent soil, succulent plants, and care instruction cards. Please bring your own gardening gloves if needed.
Sunday, April 16th, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. – THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT
Registration: Public $65, Members $55 (plus applicable taxes and fees)
About Molly Shannon
Molly from Canadian Succulents creates floral arrangements using entirely succulents and cacti plants. They not only arrange and design all of the creations but also grow all the plants that can be found in them. They operate out of a greenhouse just northeast of the city, where they grow over 300 varieties of succulents and cacti. They grow and create these designs for wedding centrepieces and favors, corporate events and gifting, and hotel and office greenery.
http://www.canadiansucculents.net/
Registration Deadline: Friday, April 14th, 12 noon
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, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Tafelmusik: It Takes Two
2023-04-30 14:00 - 15:15 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
A live violin performance with music from a variety of nations and backgrounds.

Violinists Julie Wedman and Christopher Verrette will take us on a musical journey from Shakespeare’s London to Paris on the eve of revolution with music from a variety of nations and backgrounds, some real and some imaginary. Includes Telemann’s Gulliver Suite and Guignon’s re-imagining of Rameau’s Les Sauvages, as well as duos by Morley, Leclair, Bologne, and Madame Lombardini de Sirmen.

Christopher Verrette & Julie Wedman, violins

Sunday, April 30, 2 to 3:15 p.m.

Public $25, TBG Members and Tafelmusik Subscribers $23 (plus fees and HST)General Admission Seating

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Program

Thomas Morley – Canzonet
Georg Philipp Telemann – Gulliver Suite (inspired by Jonathan Swift’s Gulliver’s Travels)
Jean-Marie Leclair – Sonate à deux violons
Jean-Pierre Guignon – Les Sauvages (after Rameau)
Maddalena Lombardini de Sirmen – Duet for two vioins
Joseph Bologne – Sonata for two violins

Tafelmusik at the Garden is a new concert series launched in 2023, created in partnership with Tafelmusik and the Toronto Botanical Garden. These Sunday afternoon concerts will take place indoors, in the Toronto Botanical Garden Floral Hall. Mark your Calendar!

The Garden of Harmony – Sunday, February 26, 2 p.m.
Three’s Company – Sunday, March 26, 2 p.m.
It Takes Two – Sunday, April 30, 2 p.m.

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.
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.

ONLINE: Why You Need Native Plants and Why Native Plants Need You
2023-05-04 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Toronto) | ON
Join us with Helen Battersby to learn about native plants and how essential they are to our world. Fall in love with native plants and come away inspired to grow them. Discover not only how beautiful they can be, but how essential they are to our world – and everything that lives here! You’ll learn the difference between natives and nativars, as well as non-native, naturalized, and invasive plants. For shady or sunny gardens, spring to fall, you’ll also meet some of the many choices to add to your existing garden or to create your own native plant paradise.

ONLINE PROGRAM Thursday, May 4, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.Public $5, Free for TBG members and volunteers (plus applicable taxes and fees)

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About Helen Battersby

Helen Battersby has shared inspiration and images from her travels in Canada, the US, UK, and Europe as an engaging speaker and since 2006 as an award-winning blogger on TorontoGardens.com.

In 2017, Helen became co-publisher of The Toronto & Golden Horseshoe Gardener’s Journal; 2022 marked its 30th Edition. In 2021, she was elected National Director (Canada & International) for GardenComm, the industry association for garden communicators.

To her passion for all things gardeny, she brings the visual storytelling panache of a long freelance writing and creative consulting career in the graphic design field, harnessing the power of words and pictures.

Helen Battersby’s Education

A graduate in landscape design at Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson), where her thesis team shared the Shawn Gallaugher Design Excellence Award, Helen also holds a horticulture certificate from University of Guelph.

Adding to a fine arts B.A. in theatre performance from Toronto’s York University, she has studied marketing and journalism at Toronto Met, and poetry at the University of Toronto and the Humber School for Writers.

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 Education Refund Policy and Code of Conduct and Zoom Best Practices document.

Please note that tickets are non-refundable for this program.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 3 at 12:00pm.

Toronto Botanical Garden Plant Sale: Members-Only Preview and Shopping Day
2023-05-05 13:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | ON
Members-Only Preview & Shopping Day
Friday, May 5, 2023, 1 to 7 p.m.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Saturday and Sunday, May 6 and 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Not a member? Join Today!

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. This sale will include flowering annuals, herbaceous perennials, native plants, pollinator plants, small trees and shrubs, unique vegetables, fresh herbs… and more!
Horticulture staff and Toronto Master Gardeners will be available to offer helpful gardening advice in selecting the right plants for your home garden, terrace, or balcony.
Tips and suggestions

If you have old plant trays, bins, or cardboard trays, bring them with you 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 your own wagon or cart you are welcome to bring it.

All proceeds support the Toronto Botanical Garden.

Toronto Botanical Garden Plant Sale
2023-05-06 10:00 - 2023-05-07 16:00 (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. This sale will include flowering annuals, herbaceous perennials, pollinator plants, small trees and shrubs… and more! Horticulture staff and Toronto Master Gardeners will be available to offer helpful gardening advice in selecting the right plants for your home garden, terrace, or balcony.
Open to the Public on Saturday and Sunday, May 6 and 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Members-Only Preview + Shopping Day on Friday, May 5, 1 to 7 p.m. (Present your card at the entrance)
Not a member? Join Today!
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Tips and suggestions

If you have old plant trays, bins, or cardboard trays, bring them with you 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 your own wagon or cart you are welcome to bring it.

All proceeds support the Toronto Botanical Garden.

Dawn Chorus - Sold Out
2023-05-07 05:30 - 07:30 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us to revel in an incredible natural symphony this International Dawn Chorus Day! Dawn Chorus is part of the Toronto Bird Celebration, a month of bird events across the city. Millions of migrating birds will pass overhead while Sasan Beni, TBG seasonal horticulturist and avid birder, will be on hand to help identify the birds we hear and see.

The Dawn chorus generally starts with the songs of Robins and red-winged blackbirds and thrushes like the hermit thrush or Veery, about an hour before sunrise… closer to dawn they will be joined by the wrens, cardinals, song sparrows and white-throated sparrows, grackles and goldfinches. Warblers and kinglets will also be around.

Bring your binoculars for a better view and mug/thermos for a warm beverage and treat!

Sunday, May 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 a.m.Public $12, Members $10 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

Join the Waitlist

Floral Design Program: Classic Design Fundamentals 2
2023-05-10 18:00 - 2023-05-31 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join Ursula Eley in this follow up to Classic Design Fundamentals I and enrich your understanding of traditional design, a style which is used in contemporary settings with sophistication. You will gain a deeper knowledge of both plant material and design. You will learn colour theory: the importance of colour and how to create different colour harmonies. You will explore the concept and importance of asymmetry in a design and how this can be used to great effect. Discover a new design style each week: a hand-tied bouquet, a vertical line design, a Hogarth Curve, and an asymmetrical mass design. Learn more about our Certificate in Floral Design.

Wednesdays, May 10, 17, 24, and 31, 2023 from 6 to 9 p.m.Public $215, Members $170 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/floral-design-program-classic-design-fundamentals-2-tickets-538151554787

About Ursula Eley
Ursula Eley has enjoyed designing with flowers for over 20 years now. In 2006 She graduated as an accredited judge of floral design, and 5 years later as a judge of horticulture. Lecturing and teaching allows Ursula to share her passion for plants and design. For her, it’s been a real pleasure to teach in the floral design program at the TBG as well as at clubs around the province and beyond.
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.
Registration Deadline: Monday, May 8, 2023 at 12 p.m.

Farmers Market at the Garden
2023-05-11 15:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | ON
We’re relaunching our farmers market at Toronto Botanical Garden, produced in partnership with Appletree Markets and Events. Our weekly market will take place weekly on Thursdays, from 3 to 7 p.m. starting May 11, 2023!
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. Our market is located at the entrance, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Garden. Our vendors are carefully selected to ensure that we offer the highest quality products to our customers. From organic fruits and vegetables to grass-fed meats, freshly baked goods, and gourmet treats, we have something for everyone. We believe in creating a vibrant community space where everyone can come together to support local businesses, enjoy good food, and connect with nature. As part of our weekly offering, we’ll have themed programming, drop-in family activities (4 to 7 p.m.), 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 flavors 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 at our Farmers Market?
Click here to fill out our online application with Appletree Markets and Events.

Toronto Bonsai Society Spring Exhibition and Sale
2023-05-13 11:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-14 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | ON
From small trees that fit into the palm of your hand, to trees older than your grandparents! Come see a wide variety of Canada’s premier bonsai, as well as trees that are just starting their journey.
For more information visit the Toronto Bonsai Society website.

Mother’s Day Succulent Heart Workshop + Tea - JUST ADDED
2023-05-14 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
We’ve added a second time due to popular demand! Join us this Mother’s Day to make a custom heart shape planter with mini succulents. Start the session with a succulent-themed treat and floral beverage courtesy of our TBG Bloom Cafe. Led by succulent specialist and designer, Molly Shannon from Canadian Succulents this workshop introduces you to succulent care and design, followed by the hands-on creation of a heart-shaped ceramic planter with various mini succulent plants!

All materials required to create your own arrangement will be provided, including a heart shape planter pot, specialty succulent soil, succulent plants, and care instruction cards. Please bring your own gardening gloves if needed.

Note: This event is appropriate for people 10 years old and up.

Sunday, May 14, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.Public $80, Members $70 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

Register Today

About Molly Shannon

Molly from Canadian Succulents creates floral arrangements using entirely succulents and cacti plants. They not only arrange and design all of the creations but also grow all the plants that can be found in them. They operate out of a greenhouse just northeast of the city, where they grow over 300 varieties of succulents and cacti. They grow and create these designs for wedding centrepieces and favors, corporate events and gifting, and hotel and office greenery.

http://www.canadiansucculents.net/

Registration Deadline: Friday, May 12, 12 noon

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, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Mother’s Day Succulent Heart Workshop + Tea - SOLD OUT
2023-05-14 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us this Mother’s Day to make a custom heart shape planter with mini succulents. Start the session with a succulent-themed treat and floral beverage courtesy of our TBG Bloom Cafe. Led by succulent specialist and designer, Molly Shannon from Canadian Succulents this workshop introduces you to succulent care and design, followed by the hands-on creation of a heart-shaped ceramic planter with various mini succulent plants!

All materials required to create your own arrangement will be provided, including a heart shape planter pot, specialty succulent soil, succulent plants, and care instruction cards. Please bring your own gardening gloves if needed.

Note: This event is appropriate for people 10 years old and up.

Sunday, May 14, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.Public $80, Members $70 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

Register Today

About Molly Shannon

Molly from Canadian Succulents creates floral arrangements using entirely succulents and cacti plants. They not only arrange and design all of the creations but also grow all the plants that can be found in them. They operate out of a greenhouse just northeast of the city, where they grow over 300 varieties of succulents and cacti. They grow and create these designs for wedding centrepieces and favors, corporate events and gifting, and hotel and office greenery.

http://www.canadiansucculents.net/

Registration Deadline: Friday, May 12, 12 noon

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, Adult Education program at the Toronto Botanical Garden.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

An Introduction to Mindfulness Through Movement and Meditation
2023-05-18 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Mindfulness can be an abstract concept, difficult to break down, and challenging to integrate into our lives in an effective way. This workshop aims to introduce mindfulness in a relatable way, to break down common misconceptions, and to have participants experience mindfulness through movement and meditation. We’ll spend time doing gentle movement with full awareness, time in meditation further connecting to the present moment, and time in discussion. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of mindfulness, experience the benefits for themselves through the practices, and feel the power of practicing within a community of others. Suitable for beginners or anyone who wants to refresh their mindfulness practice.

Monday, June 19, 7 to 8:30 p.m.Public $24, Members $21 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

About Susan Czyzo

Susan Czyzo supports adults in living active, mindful and grounded lives so that they can do what they love and lead meaningful lives. Susan does this through mindfulness coaching and teaching, physiotherapy, and Pilates. Her approach to health and healing is an active and holistic one. She wants to leave her clients feeling secure and inspired to take action towards better physical and mental health. Knowing that most of us lead busy lives, Susan strives to help her clients make shifts that are accessible and sustainable, and to pass on the tools they can use long after she stops working with them. A lover of the outdoors, Susan believes that when we take care of our health, we’re also helping to take care of the planet.

Registration Deadline: Friday, June 16 at 12 p.m.

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.
