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 space ideally suited for evening …
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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 the metal cages form the …
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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 out of the planting beds. …
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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 is a focal point and …
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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 evergreens, small trees and shrubs …
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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 to the growing interest in …
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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 linked by a stone bridge. …
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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 have better fire ratings than …
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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 and borders located in both …
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Carpet Beds
These carpet beds skilfully carry on the tradition of Victorian carpet bedding. They are planted and maintained by the City of Toronto’s Parks staff. They hold 15,000 plants and take …
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