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…
Category Archives: Themed Gardens
Woodland Walk and Bird Habitat
Still under development, this garden located at the corner of Lawrence Avenue and Leslie Street, is highly visible from the street and announces the presence…
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…
Green Roof
The green roof on the Dembroski Centre for Horticulture is over 2400 square feet. It acts as a shallow planter with the soil and plant…
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…
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…