Toronto Botanical Garden

Kickstart Your Lawn
2026-03-28 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us and learn everything you need to know to kickstart your lawn this Spring!

Kick-start your growing season with this practical lawn and garden workshop. Learn how to create a healthier yard by making space for native plants, choosing the right species, and reducing paved areas. Discover how to assess your site, understand sun exposure and soil types, identify and remove invasive plants, and improve lawn care through proper nutrition, aeration, mowing, and watering. The workshop also introduces the basics of composting and rain barrel use, giving you the tools to build a thriving, more sustainable outdoor space
You will leave this workshop with a plan for a healthy, beautiful yard!
Saturday, March 28 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Registration: Public $20, TBG Members $15 (plus applicable taxes and fees)
About Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario. They:

Take care of nine watersheds and the Lake Ontario shoreline, in partnership with municipalities, the Province, and community members,
Work to preserve and protect the land,
Monitor and report on the health of the environment in the Toronto Region,
Engage communities and encourage people of all ages to get outside and enjoy nature!

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

Please review our Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.
For more information on accessibility at the garden please review our Accessibility Features webpage. If you have any accessibility requirements during your program please email programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca.
To learn more about the Toronto Botanical Garden and our programs, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Paper Quilling: Cherry Blossom Workshop
2026-03-28 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | ON
Join us for a fun-filled workshop on paper quilling and learn how to make amazing art with paper strips!

Welcome Spring with this super fun, beginner-friendly quilling workshop where we transform paper strips into delicate Cherry Blossoms on a 5″ x 7″ canvas.
No prior experience needed – just bring your imagination! The best part is you get to choose the colors and arrange the flowers in your own style, making each piece a one‑of‑a‑kind creation that’s uniquely yours.
Beginners welcome. All materials included.
Saturday, March 28 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Registration: Public $50, TBG Members $45 (plus applicable taxes and fees).
Suitable for ages 9+.
About Deepa Krishnan
Deepa Krishnan is a self-taught artist specializing in the art of Paper Quilling which involves manipulating narrow strips of paper to create exquisite designs. She discovered this art form when she was looking for a creative outlet from her engineering job. She was amazed by the possibilities and beauty of paper quilling, that she decided to pursue it as a full-time career. Since then, she has been passionately mastering this technique and has created many artworks drawing inspiration from nature, music and travel. She cuts the paper strips in different widths to add depth and dimension to her creations. She loves to play with the colours and experiment with the quilling techniques to create her own distinctive style. Deepa believes that anyone can learn this art form, regardless of their age or skill level and she hosts many workshops to spread the joy of quilling. She enjoys seeing her students discover their own creativity and style in paper quilling.
Website: https://www.deepakrishnan.com/
Join Toronto Botanical Garden
Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member!
Additional Program Information

Please review our Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.
For more information on accessibility at the garden please review our Accessibility Features webpage. If you have any accessibility requirements during your program please email programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca.
To learn more about the Toronto Botanical Garden and our programs, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Floral Design Program: Designing with Lilies, Tropicals & Orchids
2026-04-01 18:00 - 2026-04-22 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Get ready to unleash your creativity with lilies, tropicals & orchids in this hands-on floral design class. These are truly special flowers for design, each having unique characteristics that offer something special for designers. Explore the history of these flowers and key horticultural characteristics, including their diverse colours, forms, and textures. You will also learn how to create outstanding traditional and contemporary arrangements.

Prerequisites: Classic Design Fundamentals I &II. Learn more about our Certificate in Floral Design

Wednesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 6 to 9 p.m.
Public $240, Members $190 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

Registration Deadline: Friday, March 27 at 12:00 PM.

Please note: Course fees do not include flowers or supplies. Students are encouraged to find a local flower shop or grocery store to purchase their flowers. A materials list will be e-mailed prior to the start of each class.

About Lil Taggart
Lil Taggart is an experienced and creative designer and instructor in Floral Arts. She is also an accredited Floral Design Judge and has competed on an international level as well as domestically. She serves on the board of Canada Blooms, co-chairs the staging for the Toronto Flower Show, is past president of the Georgetown Horticultural society and is a member of The Garden Club of Toronto.
Additional Program Information

Please review our Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.
For more information on accessibility at the garden please review our Accessibility Features webpage. If you have any accessibility requirements during your program please email programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca.
To learn more about the Toronto Botanical Garden and our programs, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Keep Fit in Spring (6 sessions)
2026-04-07 10:00 - 2026-05-12 10:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Get your body moving and feeling good! This class combines gentle, full-body exercises that boost your balance, agility, strength, and posture—all while helping prevent pain, stiffness, and falls. With a mix of stretching, light weights, and mindful movement, you’ll leave feeling stronger, looser, and more energized. It’s an hour of movement that’s as fun as it is good for you.

Tuesdays, April 7 through May 12, 10 to 11 a.m. (6 sessions)Public $90, TBG Member $72

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

About Tena van AndelTena 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’.

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

Additional Program Information

Please review our Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.

For more information on accessibility at the garden please review our Accessibility Features webpage. If you have any accessibility requirements during your program please email programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca.

To learn more about the Toronto Botanical Garden and our programs, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Drawing with Botanical Ink
2026-04-11 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us for a fun-filled day of creating beautiful artwork using botanical ink!

In this workshop you’ll learn how to draw a leaf using a classic dip pen with black walnut ink. The warm brown ink evokes the timeless drawings of Renaissance Master Leonardo da Vinci. Your instructor will also explain how to make your own ink. All participants will go home with a dip pen handle, metal drawing nip and small bottle of black walnut ink made at Toronto Botanical Garden!
No experience is required; just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm!
Beginners welcome.
Materials are included. You will take home the following:

1 dip pen handle
1 Japanese metal drawing nib
1 sheet of archival-quality herbarium paper
1 small bottle of Black Walnut ink made at TBG.

Saturday, April 11, 1 to 4 p.m.Public $65, TBG Members $55 (plus applicable taxes and fees)
About Alan Li
Artist and conservationist Alan Li uses pencils, ink and paint to document the wonders of the natural world. Alan’s mission is to build connections to nature through arts-based education. Since 2015, he has been partnering with non-profit environmental organizations to teach nature-focused art programs and workshops.
Alan was responsible for the successful launch of the Toronto Nature Sketch program in 2018, teaching all of the art lessons during that inaugural year. Nature Sketch is an initiative of Canadian artist Robert Bateman and the Bateman Foundation.
In 2019, Alan was a speaker at the annual Ravine Symposium at Toronto Botanical Garden. In his presentation, he shared stories behind ravine-inspired artwork created by himself and a small brigade of volunteer artists. Funds raised through the sale of the artwork were donated to ravine conservation initiatives at the garden.
Alan currently teaches Field Sketching, Nature Drawing and Linocut Printmaking at Toronto Botanical Garden and the High Park Nature Centre.
www.alanlidrawings.com
Join Toronto Botanical Garden
Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member!
Additional Program Information

Please review our Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.
For more information on accessibility at the garden please review our Accessibility Features webpage. If you have any accessibility requirements during your program please email programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca.
To learn more about the Toronto Botanical Garden and our programs, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Beyond the Basics: Spring Succulent Arrangement Workshop
2026-04-11 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us this Spring and go deeper into succulent arrangements! Take your succulent arranging skills to the next level in this workshop designed for enthusiasts ready to elevate their craft. Guided by an experienced succulent designer, you’ll explore advanced techniques and expert tips to create show-stopping arrangements that thrive.

This hands-on workshop features the design and assembly of a stunning centerpiece arrangement in a large, modern ceramic planter. Perfect for your dining table, coffee table, or entryway, this statement piece will showcase your creativity and eye for design.

We’ll dive deeper into succulent styling principles, including color harmony, texture combinations, and structural balance. You’ll also learn how to maintain larger arrangements and keep them vibrant year-round.

All materials are provided, including premium succulent varieties, specialty soil, and a sleek ceramic planter. Bring your love for succulents and a willingness to experiment—you’ll leave with a centerpiece that’s truly a work of living art. Perfect for plant lovers ready to go beyond the basics!

Saturday, April 11, 2 to 3 p.m.
Public $85, TBG Members $80 (plus applicable taxes and fees).

About Canadian Succulents
Canadian Succulents is a small business that creates floral arrangements entirely from succulents and cacti. They not only arrange and design all of the creations but also grow all the plants that can be found in them as well. 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/

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

Additional Program Information

Please review our Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.
For more information on accessibility at the garden please review our Accessibility Features webpage. If you have any accessibility requirements during your program please email programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca.
To learn more about the Toronto Botanical Garden and our programs, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Toronto African Violet and Gesneriad Society Spring Show & Sale
2026-04-12 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | ON
“Landmarks of Toronto”

Sunday, April 12, 2026 Opened to the Public

9:00 am to 4:00 pm – African Violet and Gesneriads Show is opened to the public

9:00 am to 10:00 am – Sales in the Studios is opened to members – Cash only

10:00 am to 4:00 pm – Sales in the Studios is opened to the public – Cash only

Admission is a toonie –$2

For more information click here

Darn, Patch, Upcycle: Sustainable Textile Workshop
2026-04-25 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | ON
Get ready for a fun-filled morning of learning and upcycling old items!

Join us for this 2-hour workshop and learn a number of sustainable textile techniques using repurposed and preloved fabric! Participants will learn hand sewing techniques to darn their clothes, create patchworks and upcycle clothing into new items.
For this workshop, folks are encouraged to bring their own clothes to repair or mend, but it is not a requirement. Fabric scraps and repurposed clothing will also be available.
Beginners welcome. All materials supplied.
Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Registration: Public $100, TBG Members $90 (plus applicable taxes and fees)
About Camila Salcedo
Camila Salcedo is a Venezuelan-born, Tkaronto-based interdisciplinary artist working in textiles, community art and curation. Her work is interdisciplinary in nature, but her focus remains consistently on community engagement and sustainable textile practices, and their potential to serve as methods of self-expression, community building, and reflection of global issues such as the climate crisis, and migration.
She has a decade of experience teaching textiles and professional development practices primarily to emerging artists, queer youth and BIPOC seniors across Toronto. Some of her partners have been: the Toronto Public Library’s branches, Toronto’s LASOs, East End Arts, Lakeshore Arts, and Urban Arts, and Museums, the Bata Shoe Museum and the Textile Museum of Canada.

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

Additional Program Information

Please review our Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.
For more information on accessibility at the garden please review our Accessibility Features webpage. If you have any accessibility requirements during your program please email programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca.
To learn more about the Toronto Botanical Garden and our programs, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.

Toronto Botanical Garden Spring Plant Sale 2026
2026-05-22 00:00 - 2026-05-24 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 Dandelion Cafe, and take time to stroll through our beautiful garden for more inspiration.

Open to the Public Saturday and Sunday, May 23 and 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Open to TBG Members OnlyFriday, May 22, noon to 7 p.m. (Present your card at the entrance)Not a member? Join Today!

PLANT SALE HIGHLIGHTS:

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.

Our knowledgeable staff and volunteers are here to help, offering personalized recommendations and gardening tips. Stop by the FREE Garden Advice Clinic hosted by Toronto Master Gardeners, volunteers who share current, science-based horticultural information with the gardening public..

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.

Native Plant Series: Potting Up Seedlings & Plant Exchange
2026-06-06 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M3C 1P2, Canada
Join us for an engaging workshop series where you’ll learn about biodiversity, native plants & how to enhance your garden! Nature needs your help, and it’s as simple as using native plants in your garden! Biodiversity, the variety of all living things necessary to sustain life, is declining due to climate change, habitat loss from increasing urbanization, and agricultural practices. Discover the importance of native plants, learn how to grow them to attract pollinators, and enhance the beauty of your garden.

Session 3: Potting Up Seedlings & Plant ExchangeGrow your gardening skills this winter with a hands-on seedling workshop! The Toronto Master Gardeners will demonstrate how to carefully select seedlings and pot them up into 4” pots, giving you the confidence to nurture young plants at home. Participants in the January session are invited to bring their own germinated seeds to exchange with fellow gardeners, while limited seedlings will also be provided for those who didn’t join the earlier sessions.

Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Public $20, TBG Members $15 (plus applicable taxes and fees)

Previous Sessions:

Session 1: Native Plant Series: Collecting Native Seed – Saturday, October 25, 2025
Session 2: Native Plant Series: Winter Sowing – Saturday, January 10, 2026

About Tina Cesaroni & Pat Concessi
Toronto Master Gardeners, Tina and Pat, are transitioning their home gardens to more natural environments, which includes adding native plants, shrubs and trees. They collect seed each fall and grow native plants from seed for their own gardens and to share with the their communities.
About Toronto Master Gardeners
Toronto Master Gardeners (TMG) is a volunteer not-for-profit organization that shares current, science-based horticultural information with the gardening public through various channels, including in person, in print, through the media, and online. Our committed volunteers support and inspire the community, and continually update the sound knowledge required to help them. Learn more and ask your questions Toronto Master Gardeners – Helping Gardeners.
Join Toronto Botanical Garden
Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member!
Additional Program Information

Please review our Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.
For more information on accessibility at the garden please review our Accessibility Features webpage. If you have any accessibility requirements during your program please email programsupport@torontobotanicalgarden.ca.
To learn more about the Toronto Botanical Garden and our programs, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.
