Nature’s Garden
This 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…
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Floral Hall Courtyard
The 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…
Arrival Courtyard
Dutch 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…
Garden Etiquette
For 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…
Spiral Mound
The spiral pathway winds its way to the viewing platform at the top of the Spiral Mound. Situated three metres above the ground, the mound…
President’s Choice Show Garden
This garden is divided into two sections, North and South Show, separated by a hedge of Carpinus betulus (hornbeam). The South Show is planted with…
Pollinator Garden with Urban Bee Hives
This garden is an excellent example of re-purposing an existing outdoor space to create a garden that is both educational and environmentally responsible. In response…
Garden Hall Courtyard
The sunken courtyard provides a natural amphitheatre for outdoor gatherings and may be used independently or in conjunction with the Westview Terrace which it is…
Strawbale Shed
Two-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…
Demonstration Courtyard
This multifunctional garden is an interactive outdoor classroom with demonstration areas for courses and workshops for both adults and children. Raised beds, modern vertical trellising…