Botanical Nerd Word: Plicate
Plicate: Pleated or folded, as a folding fan.* Many palm leaves are plicate, folded longitudinally with distinct ridges. *Harris, J.G., Harris, M.W. (2001). Plant identification terminology:…
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HELEN BATTERSBY: GARDEN WALK BUFFALO 2019
Helen grew up with the Eye-Witness News version of Buffalo (Fire in North Tonawanda! News at 11). Her first visit to Garden Walk in 2010…
Hike-in-a-Bag
Staying for lunch or self-guided activities before or after your program If you wish to remain for the full day or to have lunch on…
Don’t miss the TBG’s 31st annual garden tour
My first assignment as editor of Plant & Garden magazine was to cover the Civic Garden Centre’s Through The Garden Gate garden tour. More than…
National Volunteer Week at TBG
National Volunteer Week in Ontario and this year’s theme is: “Celebrate the Value of Volunteering – building confidence, competence, connections and community”. Whether your role…
Visit our Pop Up Garden Shop at Canada Blooms
Guests will experience their first breath of Spring at Canada Blooms: The Flower and Garden Festival, March 8-17, 2019 at the Enercare Centre. This year’s theme is…
Holiday Hours
The building will be closed to the public from Monday, December 24, reopening Wednesday, January 2, 2019. The shop will reopen Saturday, January 5, 2019. Saturday…
Botanical Nerd Word: Ethylene
Ethylene: A gas (C2H4) that is produced naturally by plants, and which functions as a hormone in the control of such processes as germination, cell…
Lemon Balm Tea
Lemon balm is well-known for treating anxiety and is also seen as a relaxant. It also helps fight headaches and reduces insomnia. What You’ll Need…