
The green roof
The green roof on the Dembroski Centre for Horticulture is over 2,400 square feet and acts as a shallow planter. The soil and plant roots absorb rainwater and pollutants, which …
The green roof Read MoreA Garden for All
The green roof on the Dembroski Centre for Horticulture is over 2,400 square feet and acts as a shallow planter. The soil and plant roots absorb rainwater and pollutants, which …
The green roof Read MoreThis sculptural garden forms a buffer zone between the parking lot and the gardens. Its underlying structure is built of waste from the original construction site and includes recycled materials …
Terraced Garden Read MoreThis garden recreates two distinct habitats that form part of Toronto’s native plant heritage. The western area rests on part of the Wilket Creek ravine and exhibits the attributes of …
Nature’s Garden Read MoreThe privacy of this courtyard is preserved by a water feature wall, natural stone and espaliered fruit trees. Fragrant shrubs and white-flowering perennials make this elegant space ideally suited for evening …
Floral Hall Courtyard Read MoreDutch plantsman and nurseryman, Piet Oudolf,and local Toronto Landscape Architect, Martin Wade,collaborated on the design of the Arrival Courtyard. Bold and contemporary, geometric lines of the metal cages form the …
Arrival Courtyard Read MoreFor everyone’s enjoyment of the gardens, your safety, the comfort of others and the protection of the gardens: PLEASE… Stay on the designated paths and out of the planting beds. …
Garden Etiquette Read MoreThe spiral pathway winds its way to the viewing platform at the top of the Spiral Mound. Situated three metres above the ground, the mound is a focal point and …
Spiral Mound Read MoreThe sunken courtyard provides a natural amphitheatre for outdoor gatherings and may be used independently or in conjunction with the Westview Terrace which it is linked by a stone bridge. …
Garden Hall Courtyard Read MoreTwo-thirds of the world’s populations inhabit buildings made of earth. Straw bale buildings have proven to be as durable as other types of buildings; they have better fire ratings than …
Strawbale Shed Read MoreThis multifunctional garden is an interactive outdoor classroom with demonstration areas for courses and workshops for both adults and children. Raised beds, modern vertical trellising and borders located in both …
Demonstration Courtyard Read More