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What's In Bloom

Anemones & other gems

Gentiana angustifolia (Alpine gentian) This truly is a garden gem found in the trough in the Demonstration Courtyard.  The trumpets seen here are still closed and will open to an …

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Jobs to do in the summer garden

Remove weeds that develop in beds and turf while they’re young. Collect design ideas by taking a garden tour or walking through neighbourhoods. Cut back yellowing and browning foliage of …

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Aldona at Large: How to Save Your Ash

(Adapted from Melissa Williams’ blog post on the April 16 edition of the LEAF e-newsletter—and no, this is not an ad nor are we being paid for it. It’s good …

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Sissinghurst Castle Garden…Pure Romance

Sissinghurst Castle was once a mid-16th century mansion set high on a ridge above the Vale of Kent. It was one of the first buildings in England to be constructed of …

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Campanula Blue-eyed Blonde
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Plants that underperform

Over the last decade there has been a flood of new plants — and a rush to get them to market. This has resulted in many poorly performing plants. Larry …

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Edwards Gardens

Edwards Gardens sits adjacent to the Toronto Botanical Garden. This former estate garden features perennials and roses on the uplands and wildflowers, rhododendrons and an extensive rockery in the valley. …

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Toronto Music Garden

Inspired by renowned cellist YoYo Ma, the Toronto Music Garden is vibrant with the spirit of music, dance and artistic delight. The garden represents sections from a movement from Bach’s …

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Echinacea purple coneflower
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Top perennials for winter interest

Paul Zammit selects two outstanding perennials for winter interest. Echinacea spp. and cvs. (Purple coneflower) Yucca filamentosa ‘Color Guard’ (‘Color Guard’ yucca)

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Calamagrostis
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Top grasses for winter interest

Paul Zammit selects three top grasses for winter interest. Calamagrostis x acutiflora ‘Karl Foerster’ (‘Karl Foerster’ feather reed grass) Chasmanthium latifolium (Northern sea oats) Stipa tenuissima (syn. Nassella tenuissima) (Mexican …

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Book review: Around the world in 80 gardens

Written to accompany the 10-part BBC television series, Around the World in 80 Gardens is an account of Monty Don’s journey in search of the world’s most inspirational gardens. In …

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WHAT'S ON

Jun 19
June 19 @ 8:30 am - August 21 @ 9:30 am

Nature of Chi: Tai Chi & Qigong at the Garden (10 sessions)

Jul 6
10:00 am - 2:30 pm

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Jul 11
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Forest Bathing at the Garden

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BLOOM: Circus in the Garden

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BLOOM: Circus in the Garden

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BLOOM: Circus in the Garden

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Hummingbird Garden Photography

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Designing for Hummingbirds: Plants & Planter Demo

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