Ontario Garden Tours

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Melissa

March 2010

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2010 Stratford Garden Festival
Thursday March 4 - Sunday March 7, 2010
Stratford Rotary Complex
353 McCarthy Road
Stratford, Ontario
[see it on Google maps]

We are celebrating "Ten Blooming Years".

The show will offer a hit of Spring with the scent of mulch and blooming flowers in nine amazing display gardens. The Marketplace features everything from seeds to sculpture, plants to pottery, metal work, tools, solar lighting, artisan works and more. The ongoing Speaker Series showcases garden gurus Lorraine Johnson, Ed Lawrence, Beckie Fox, Shauna Dobbie, Frank Ferragine, Ken Parker, Paul Zammit and many more.

Directions, details on special events, speaker schedule and topics available at www.stratfordgardenfestival.com or 519-271-7500.

The Stratford Garden Festival is a fundraiser to support the work of The Lung Association.

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May 2010

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Saturday July 3, 2010
Listowel and District Horticultural Society's
18th Annual Garden Tour

Self guided tour from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Maps/tickets are available on the day of the tour at Listowel Greenhouses, Highway #23 south of Listowel. [see it on Google maps]

Tickets $15.00.
For more information call 519-356-2326.
"BOOKMARK THE TOUR"

August 2010

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July 2009

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What do you get to see on these tours? Here's photos from some of the tours I've enjoyed.

Saturday July 4, 2009
Listowel Horticultural Society
17th Annual Garden Tour
(10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Maps are available on the day of the Tour at Listowel Greenhouses, Highway #23 south of Listowel or early tickets are available from any Horticultural Director to be exchanged for maps on the day of the tour.
Tickets $15.00.
For more information call 519-356-2326.
[source] [Listowel, Ontario- Google maps]

Saturday July 4, 2009
Bolton, Ontario
Annual Bolton & District Horticultural Society Self-Guided Garden Tour of town and country gardens in the Bolton and Caledon East area will be on Saturday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ticket are $10/person and available at Forster's Book Garden, Zehrs Floral Dept, Glen Echo Nursery or by calling Lorraine at (905) 857-0321.

Saturday July 4, 2009
Elmira Horticultural Society Garden Walk
9am to 2pm
For more information on the garden walk or if you would like to volunteer to have your garden on the walk or to volunteer to help with the walk please contact; Barb Smith at 519-669-8239
[source] [Elmira, Ontario - Google maps]

Sunday July 5, 2009
Thornhill, Ontario
Thornhill Garden & orticultural Society presents The Society's Annual Garden Tour. Membership: $15 (individual), $20 (family). Info: www.gardenontario.org.
[source]

Sunday, July 5, 2009
Annual Tour of the Gardens of Aurora
Noon - 5:00 pm
Visit seven unique and beautiful gardens in Aurora.
Tickets are $10, and are available at:
Caruso & Co., 15210 Yonge St. , Aurora
Flowers by Terry, 14799 Yonge St. , Aurora
R&R Revisited, 95 Edward St. , Aurora
Black Forest Garden Centre, 15445 Keele St. N. , King City
Pathways to Perennials, 4681 Lloydtown-Aurora Rd., Pottageville
For more information, please call 905-727-5926
or check the garden tour page [Aurora, Ontario - Google maps]

Sunday July 5, 2009
Petrolia, Ontario
1 pm to 5 pm (rain or shine)
Petrolia's in Bloom Committee is hosting a garden tour on Sunday July 5th, 2009 from 1:00 pm until 5:00 pm. There are ten gardens to tour. Tickets are $10.00 and are available in Petrolia at Petrolia Home Hardware, Oil Heritage District Community Centre and Windover Nurseries and in Sarnia at Degroots Nurseries. There will be tickets available at the Victoria Playhouse,at the corner of Greenfield and Petrolia Line on the day of the tour. This self guided tour will go on rain or shine. Please contact Dawn McNally at 519-882-4919 or dawnmcnally@hotmail.com for further information.
[Petrolia, Ontario - Google maps]

Sunday July 5, 2009
Stratford Garden Tour
12:00pm to 04:00pm
Description: Come and see 8 beautiful gardens
Location: Buy tickets outside City Hall the day of the tour
Contact Name: Penny keegan
Contact Phone: 519 271 6625
Contact Email: pkeegan@sympatico.ca
[source] [Stratford, Ontario - Google maps]

Sunday, July 5, 2009
Aberfoyle Agricultural Society Garden Tour in Puslinch
noon to 5 p.m., rain or shine.

Tickets $10. Tickets and map are available at the Puslinch library, from Brock Road Nursery (Guelph), Accents for Living (Aberfoyle) and The Bird's Nest (Aberfoyle).
Info: 519-763-9849
[source] [Puslinch, Ontario - Google maps]

Saturday July 11, 2009
Niagara-On-The-Lake, Ontario
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tickets available at the gardens on the day of the tour. See this page for more information.
[Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario - Google maps]

Saturday July 11, 2009
PORT HOPE, Ontario
Garden tour
[details here]

Saturday July 11th, 2009
COLLINGWOOD/CLEARVIEW
(9:00 am to 4:00 pm, rain or shine)
Collingwood Agricultural Society's 4th Annual Garden Tour "Floral Reflections", a fund raiser for the Great Northern Exhibition in Collingwood, will be held Saturday, July 11th, 2009, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, rain or shine.

The Tickets are $10.00 each and cover 10 unique gardens, many with water features in the Collingwood, Stayner, Creemore, Singhampton areas.

Tickets may be purchased at: in Collingwood - Smarts Flowers, 56 Hurontario St., Bank of Montreal, 79 Hurontario St.; in Stayner - The Petal Pushers, 264 Main St. E., Stayner Pet Centre, 276 Main St. E., in Creemore - Creemore Springs Brewery, Creemore Village Pharmacy, Creemore 100 Mile Store, all on the main street; and D & L Variety 4190 Cty Rd. 124 in Nottawa.

For ADVANCE TICKETS or more information please call 519-922-3448 or 705-444-1334. Visit our website www.greatnorthernex.com for a list of our Garden Sponsors and picnic areas, and be sure to VOTE for your favourite garden for the "People's Choice Award".
[source] [Collingwood, Ontario - Google maps]

Saturday July 11 & Sunday July 12, 2009
Caledonia, Ontario
GARDEN TOUR: Residential and estate gardens are part of the 11th annual Caledonia Garden Tour, from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m., Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12. Tickets cost $10 each. Complimentary treats served at the train station starting at noon. [source]

Sunday July 12, 2009
Orillia, Ontario
Garden tour: The Oro-Medonte Horticultural Society presents its Summer Garden Tour on Sunday, July 12, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchase in advance at Country Depot, Ego’s Nurseries, Garret’s Farm Market, LB Landscaping and at the Windmill Garden Centre. There will be artisans and Master Gardeners on site. [source]

Sunday, July 12, 2009
Agincourt Garden Tour (Toronto)
Begins at 1:00 pm
A self-guided tour of 8 gardens in northeast Scarborough, presented by the Agincourt Garden Club. Tickets are $10.00 each and will be available after noon on July 12 at Knox United Church, 2575 Midland Avenue (north of Sheppard)

Sunday July 12, 2009
Guelph Horticultural Society Tour
1:00 pm to 5:30 pm (rain or shine)
$8.00 per person (children under 12 free)

Enjoy a self driven visit to some of the finest gardens in Guelph and the surrounding area.
Juried Guelph Artists at each garden.
Suzuki String School of Music.
Refreshments and membership available

Gardens are located at:
4722 Concession 11
8 Rosanne Street
134 Dovercliffe Road
73 Queen Street
9 Flanders Road
7652 Maltby Road East
5 Kingswood Gate

Tickets will be available at the gardens on the day of the tour or in advance at:
Monte's Place; Royal City Nursery; Ray's Flowers; Sweet Violets; Meadowville Garden Centres
[source] [Guelph, Ontario - Google maps]

Sunday July 12, 2009
St. Catharines Horticultural Society Annual Garden Tour
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased at the following gardens on the day of the tour:

10 St. Lawrence Dr.;
8 Stillwater Bay;
66 Glen Park Rd.;
12 Glenview Ave.;
9 Rockcliffe Rd.;
192 Lakeshore Rd.;
33 Johnston St.;
128Riverview Blvd.;
7 Shepherds Circle

Tickets are also available prior to the tour at Rice Road Greenhouses and Vermeers Garden Centre in Welland; Coles Florist in Grimsby; Mori Gardens in Niag-on-the-Lake; Copper Leaf in Jordan; the Watering Can, Bloomin' Busy, Forget-Me-Not Cards & Gifts and select Avondale Stores in St. Catharines.

For more information, please contact Shirley Bryson at (905)682-4030 or visit our website at: http://www.gardenontario.org/site.php/stcatherhs

Our self-guided tour will go on, rain or shine. Door Prizes!
SEE YOU IN THE GARDENS!
[St. Catharines, Ontario - Google maps]

Sunday July 12, 2009
Horizons of Friendship 12th Annual Homes, Gardens and Music Tour

Cobourg, Ontario
1:00pm to 05:30pm

An eclectic mix of homes and gardens situated in Cobourg and the surrounding countryside. Enjoy light snacks and refreshments while you wander through the homes and gardens on this year’s tour with the sounds of some of Northumberland’s finest musicians. All proceeds go to the support of community development projects in Central America and Mexico.
Tickets are $30 (tax receipt $22)and are available at Victoria Hall Box Office, Sasha Pico Home Décor in Port Hope, and at Horizons of Friendship (50 Covert St., Cobourg) 905 372-5483 x19 or 1-888 729-9928
Location: Cobourg and surrounding area
City/Town: Cobourg
Province: ON
Contact Name: Sarah Hedges-Chou
Contact Phone: 905-372-5483 Ext. 19
Contact Email: events@horizons.ca
Website: www.horizons.ca
[source] [Coburg, Ontario - Google maps]

Sunday July 12, 2009
ST. MARYS Garden Tour
1:00pm to 6:00pm

8 private gardens. Advance tickets $8.00 available from: Anything Grows, Stratford, Cozyn's Garden Gallery, Stratford, Eclectic Treasure, St. Marys, Klomp's Garden Centre, Highway 7, The Castle Garden, St. Marys, Little Falls Florist, St. Marys. Day of tour $10.00 tickets available in front of the town hall 1-4 p.m.
Location: Gardens will be indicated on a map handed out in front of the town hall on July 12 between 1-4 p.m.
City/Town: St. Marys
Province: ON
Contact Name: Bonnie Innes
Contact Phone: 519 349 2107
Contact Email: medinalassie@hotmail.com
[source] [St. Marys, Ontario - Google maps]

Saturday July 18, 2009
Clinton Quilt and Garden Tour
Time: 10-5
Cost: $12.00
A self guided tour of 8 private gardens in Clinton. Each garden will feature quilts and various other arts.

The event is a fundraiser for the School Car in Sloman Park

Tickets: Available now at Tasty Treats & Treasures in Clinton and Quilters by square in Goderich
[source] [Clinton, Ontario - Google maps]

Saturday July 18, 2009
Niagara Falls, Ontario
10 am to 4 pm (rain or shine)
Certain to inspire! The Niagara Falls Horticultural Society's 15th Annual Garden Walk is Saturday July 18th, featuring 12+ amazing gardens to view from 10 am-4 pm, rain or shine. Marvel at the creativity, lush landscapes & beautiful flower gardens. Tickets are $10 & available now at:
Country Basket Garden Centre
Friends of Nature
Montgomery Bros./Northland
Mullen Garden Market
Rainbow Greenhouses Ltd.
By purchasing a ticket, you help us support beautification projects in our community & financially support educational endeavors. See you on the Walk!
Marlene 905 374 2104

Sunday, July 19, 2009
The Gardens by the Bluffs
Noon�- 4:00 pm
The Scarborough Garden & Horticultural Society presents a tour of some well-kept secrets down by the Scarborough Bluffs.
Tickets are $10.00 each and will be available on the day of the tour at the parking lot of the Scarborough Recreation Centre at 3600 Kingston Road at Markham Road.
For more information call 416-261-7456
or check the garden tour page

Saturday July 25, 2009

Parry Sound, Ontario
Rosseau Garden Tour
[more info here]

Saturday, July 25, 2009
Lake Simcoe South Shore Garden Tour & Tea
Keswick and area
Tour: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Tea: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
The Lake Simcoe Gardeners present a tour that includes Sutton, Roches Point and Keswick, ending up with a lakeside Tea.
Tickets are $10.00 each and are available at Petal Pushers, 18 The Queensway S, Keswick.
For more information call 905-476-3750.[Keswick, Ontario - Google maps]

June 2009

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What do you get to see on these tours? Here's photos from some of the tours I've enjoyed.

Saturday June 6, 2009
Open Garden: A. M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens
Owned by Fanshawe College and managed by the horticulture program; featuring one of the largest collections of plants in Ontario; displaying over 2,000 species; gardening demonstrations; browse the rare perennial plant sale; bring picnic lunch; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; rain or shine, 519-245-4108, 28443 Centre Rd., Strathroy
[source]

Saturday June 6 and Sunday June 7, 2009
Paris Horticultural Society Garden
10 am to 4 pm
$8
519-442-3458
tickets at Walter's Greenhouse, Sobey's Florist Shop, The River Lily, and Green Heron Books.
[source]

Sunday June 7, 2009
The Horticultural Societies of Parkdale and Toronto
Garden
10 am to 4 pm
limited tickets - buy in advance
[source]

Sunday June 7, 2009
Georgetown Garden
10 am to 4 pm

Tickets are $10.00 per person and may be purchased in advance at Foodstuffs - 89 Main Street or Hallmark Greetings in the Marketplace Mall on Guelph Street. Tickets may also be purchased on the day of the sale at 24 Irwin Crescent. [source] [Georgetown - google maps]

Saturday June 13, 2009
K-W Symphony House and Garden of Note
10 am to 4 pm
Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario
$25
[info] [Kitchener-Waterloo in Google maps]

Sunday June 14, 2009
Guelph, ON
GardenScapes 2009
noon-5:30 pm
Admission $15 - Tickets available at all gardens on June 14 and at advanced locations.
Self-guided of 8 private Guelph gardens, rain or shine presented by Volunteers of Macdonald Stewart Art Centre.
519-837-0010 [source]
Also, the Guelph Horticultural Society takes place on Sunday July 12, 2009 [see more info here] [Guelph, Ontario - Google maps]

Sunday June 14, 2009
The Secret Gardens
Dundas Ontario
10.00 am to 4.00 pm: rain or shine.
Admission $15, includes refreshments.

A fundraiser for the Carnegie Gallery. -Tickets are available for purchase at The Carnegie Gallery, 905... and Bryan Prince, Bookseller 905-528-4508.
-Tickets are available now and on the day of the event.
-The Gallery has a web site and there is info on past tours available on it. You click onto events and then click on the poster.

Flamborough Horticultural Society will be selling plants outside the Gallery on the day of the . Brown bag lunches will be available for $10.00 as well as the refreshments served as part of the ticket price through out the day.
info: 905-627-4265
[Carnegie Gallery Events Listings] [Dundas, Ontario - Google maps]

Thursday June 18, 2009
Celtic Dream Garden
$80
3 acres of gardens including variety of plants, castles, sculptures, willow structures and standing stones; visiting Jordan Historical Museum of the Twenty; $80 includes tours, transportation and lunch at Inn on the Twenty; part of Backyard Tourist program, 519-742-7752, Joseph Schneider Haus, 466 Queen St. S., Kitchener
[source] [Kitchener, Ontario - Google maps] [Jordan, Ontario - Google maps]

Saturday June 20, 2009
Waterloo, ON
Garden Gate Garden
6 backyard gardens featuring woodland gardens, water features, perennials, ground covers; sponsored by Knox Church, Waterloo; perennials for sale; $10 includes maps and refreshments; noon to 4 p.m.; call for tickets; Waterloo; 519-886-4150.
[source] [Waterloo, ON - Google maps]

Saturday June 20, 2009
3rd Annual Bud to Bloom Garden
Kemptville, ON
10 am to 4 pm
$15 advance or $20 on day of
613-258-6485
gardenontario.org.site.php/kemptville
[Kemptville, Ontario - Google maps]

Saturday June 20, 2009
Lynden Horticultural Society Annual Garden
1 pm to 4 pm
Five gardens showcased throughout village and on Governor's road. Tickets $10.00 available @ 519-647-3912 or day of . Refreshments at Tea Room (Lynde Community Park) included in price.
[source] [Lynden (Hamilton), Ontario - Google maps]

Saturday June 20 and Sunday 21, 2009
SIMCOE ONTARIO
The Norfolk Historical Society and TD Canada Trust present
the Norfolk Heritage Garden

Ten gardens in Simcoe Ontario will be featured in this year's fundraising event for the Society.

Tickets can be purchased in advance for $10 at the Eva Brook Donly Museum, 109 Norfolk St. S. in Simcoe or by calling 519-426-1583. Tickets are also available at the various gardens on the weekend for $12 each. All proceeds go to the operations of the museum & archives.

For more information about the Norfolk Historical Society, the Museum and the garden visit www.norfolklore.com
[source] [Simcoe, Ontario - Google maps]

Saturday June 20, and Sunday, June 21, 2009
Toronto Garden
Father's Day Weekend
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE:
The gardens are located in the Bayview Ridge to Post Road area with headquarters located at
Toronto Botanical Garden,
777 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto.

Public $40 / TBG members $35
(tickets are limited, advance purchase recommended)

One day pass includes: Comprehensive Garden Guide; access to 14 beautiful private gardens; and complimentary shuttle service throughout the day.)
[source]

Sunday June 21, 2009
FERGUS ONTARIO
Garden
12:30 pm to 4:30 pm

There are 5 unique gardens featured in the 2009 Fergus Garden .

Garden #1 Colwyn Farm, 6164 Wellington Rd 29 Getting there: Drive east on Belsyde St. E. to Wellington Rd. 29. Turn south (right) and drive 4.5 km to the Colwyn Farm Sign, located on the right hand side of the road.

Garden #2 6068 Wellington Rd 29 Getting there: this property is next door, immediately south to Colwyn Farm

Garden #3 540 Alice Street, Fergus Getting there. Turn north onto Scotland St. from the intersection of Belsyde St. E. and Scotland St. After passing Orangeville Rd., turn right onto Alice, and turn right into #540 Alice St.

Garden #4 633 Anderson St., Fergus Drive east along St. George St., from the intersection of Gartshore and St. George. At Anderson St., turn right to #633.

Garden #5 Terry Fox Park This park is bounded by St. Andrew St., Fergus St., and Beatty Line. Driving west on St. Andrew St. towards Elora, the park is located on the south or left side of St. Andrew St. A donation to our local food bank would be appreciated.

Location: The Garden is self-guided. Admission is free. Garden Locations and Maps will be available at: LittleTree Horticultural (Hwy#6 North, Fergus), Cedar Spring Nursery (South River Road, Elora), Fergus Information Centre (Albert & Tower St. S.) For further information call (519) 843-3131
[info] [Fergus, Ontario - Google maps]

Sunday June 21, 2009
St. Thomas Garden
11 am to 5 pm
519-633-3213
[source] [St. Thomas, Ontario - Google maps]

Saturday, June 27, 2009
The Magical Gardens of Leaside (Toronto)
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
A personal exploration of several Leaside Gardens. Come and meet the gardeners, exchange horticultural tips, ask questions, discover new ideas or simply smell the flowers.
Tickets are $10.00 each, available after May 26, and will be available at
Coldwell Banker, 874 Eglinton Ave East (at Laird)
Gentry Clothiers Inc, Sunnybrook Plaza
Royal LePage Real Estate, 1391 Bayview Avenue (at McRae)
STARS, Food shop, Caf� and Catering, 900 Millwood Rd (at Randolph)
write impressions, The last word in cards, 1515 Bayview Ave (at Millwood)
For tickets by mail, or for more information, please see our website

Saturday June 27, 2009
Cloverleaf Garden (Mississauga, Ontario)
10AM – 4PM (rain or shine)

The Cloverleaf Garden Club’s 44th annual Garden is a self-guided of 10 residential gardens in south-west Mississauga and includes the Brueckner Rhododendron Garden the Bradley Museum gardens.

In addition there will be a Silent Auction, free draws and a Judged Floral Design Show.

Tickets are $10 and are available from early June at Sheridan Nurseries and at other selected
retailers, as well as on June 27th at the Lorne Park Hall ( 1288 Lorne Park Rd )
and at the Port Credit Library, parking lot ( 20 Lakeshore Rd. East ).
Cloverleaf Garden Club
Contact: Manuela 905-274-8938
[Mississauga, Ontario - Google maps]

Sunday, June 28, 2009
The Gardens of the Beach (Toronto)
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 pm
Admission by ticket only
Tickets are $10.00 each and are available at:
Bill's Garden Centre (Pape, one block south of Mortimer)
East of Eliza (Woodbine & Gerrard)
Trinity Gallery (926 Kingston Road)
Cool, Green & Shady, 2012 Queen St. E.
Pet Valu, 2210 Queen St. E.
Trinity 1 Gallery, 926 Kingston Road
For more information, please call 416-690-5740
or see www.beachgs.ca

Sunday June 28, 2009
Brampton Horticultural Society Annual Garden
10 am to 4 pm Rain or Shine!

This self-directed of some of Brampton's finest private gardens is an opportunity to see a diverse variety of different garden designs, to talk to the gardeners and be encouraged and inspired.

Tickets for the will be available starting in mid-May, and on the day of the at various locations.
416-557-2136
[see flyer for more details] [Brampton, Ontario - Google maps]

Sunday June 28, 2009
Hearts of Northumberland Garden 2009
Brighton area
10 am to 4 pm
tickets $20
For more information call: 905-885-8435
bigbrothersbigsisters.ca/northumberland [Brighton, Ontario - Google maps]

May 2009

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What do you get to see on these tours? Here's photos from some of the tours I've enjoyed.

Saturday May 9, 2009
Georgetown Garden Club Garden Tour
http://www.georgetowngardentour.com/

Saturday May 23, 2009
Cloverleaf Plant Sale
(8:30AM - 12 Noon or until the plants are sold out)

Gardening season is back. Mark your calendars and start planning for this year’s big event in Port Credit, Mississauga .

Member-grown perennial plants at great prices. Cash only. Rain or shine.

NEW this year: Vendors Robert Patterson and “Christou’s Creations" will be selling ornamental trellises and other iron arts.

Where: Port Credit Library, parking lot ( 20 Lakeshore Rd. East ), Mississauga

www.cloverleafgardenclub.org
Contact: Edel Schmidt 416-953-1031

Saturday May 30 and Sunday May 31, 2009
Spring Bed & Beakfast House Tour and Shaw Guild Garden
Niagara-on-the-lake

Spend the weekend touring eight handsome private gardens and six charming bed and breakfasts. 1-866-855-0123
1-800-511-7429
springhousetour.com

Sunday May 31, 2009
Canadian Cancer Society 4th Annual Spring Garden Tour
Mississauga ON

Location:Bradley Museum

Address:1620 Orr Road

Phone:905-608-8411

The Canadian Cancer Society is pleased to present their 4th Annual Spring Garden Tour for 2009. We have chosen ten beautiful gardens in the Rattray Marsh area that have been generously offered up by the homeowners for this year's Garden Tour. As an added attraction this year, we are pleased to present Don Hancock, of Woodland Nurseries, who will be holding a seminar covering various topics such as, saving trees for the environment, changing trends in gardening, garden design and a question and answer period.

May 2008

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Elmira Horticultural Society
Garden tour 2008
Saturday May 24, 2008
details tba

Niagara-on-the-Lake

Saturday May 31, 2008

10-4

The Shaw Guild’s Secrets of Niagara Garden Tour – explore six charming private Niagara spring gardens. Guild members and feature sheets at each site will detail special points of interest about each garden.

Make a day of it by including a matinee or evening performance at the Shaw Festival. Theatre tickets $69 to $105 Saturday May 31 performances: An Inspector Calls (2pm) The Little Foxes (2pm); Wonderful Town (8pm). Add a picnic lunch to your day for just $12.95 (new Gourmet Picnic $15.95)

where to buy tickets Shaw Festival box office

cost $20

will tickets be available on day of tour? Yes at the box office and the gardens on the tour

email contact info boxoffice@shawfest.com

telephone contact 1-800-511-7429

name of group organizing the tour Shaw Festival

website url www.shawfest.com

June 2008

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Clarington

Wednesday June 4, 2008

10-6 pm

13^th annual Group of Seven B&B Garden and Artisan Tour

where to buy tickets 601 Mill Street South in Newcastle , Ontario . Take the 401 highway to exit 440 and go south on Mill Street. If you get to the shore of Lake Ontario , go back 6 houses to our home!

cost free

will tickets be available on day of tour? yes

email contact info lilaccottage601@hotmail.com

telephone contact Wendy Westwood 905-263-4285

name of group organizing the tour Group of Seven B&B

[Yahoo map of Clarington]

Lynedoch
near Delhi
Saturday, June 07,
Price: $8.00
At Lynedoch, June 7, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
big and small gardens. Costs $8.
Also a country market square with vendors. Sponsored by Lynedoch Community Group. Contact Judy at 519-582-1519.
[source]

Kitchener-Waterloo Symphony Volunteer Committee of Note
Saturday June 7,
10 am to 4 pm
$25
http://www.kwsymphony.on.ca/housetour/index.html

Saturday June 7 and Sunday June 8
10 - 4 each day
http://www.springtimeinparis.ca/events.html

Parkdale and Toronto

Sunday June 8^th , 2008

10-4 pm

Parkdale and Toronto Garden Tour Limited tickets are sold for this big tour featuring 18 distinctive and established gardens, all within walking distance in Toronto .

where to buy tickets Starting May 10, at Another Story Bookshop at 315 Roncesvalles Ave in Toronto

cost $15

will tickets be available on day of tour? yes

email contact info Tim Worgan tim.worgan@utoronto.ca

telephone contact Lillian 416-534-4043

name of group organizing the tour Horticultural Societies of Parkdale and Toronto

name of charity receiving funds (if applicable) public gardening projects

http://www.parkdaletorontohort.com/

Georgetown -
Sunday June 8,
Description: The annual . Please check our website for further details.
Location: Locations will be made available on our website. Check for further details.
City/Town: Georgetown
Province: ON
Contact Name: Lil Taggart
Website: www.georgetownhorticulturalsociety.com
District: 6
Society Name: Georgetown Horticultural Society
Category:
[Yahoo map of Georgetown]

CHINGUACOUSY: & Strawberry Social
Tuesday June 10,
Time: 08:00 to 09:30
Description: & Strawberry Social
Location: Professor's Lake Recreation Centre 1660 North Park Drive
City/Town: Brampton
Province:
Contact Name: Elser Lee Archer
Contact Phone: (416) 358-9945
Contact Email: elserlee@rogers.com
District: 15
Society Name: Chinguacousy Club
Category: A Society Meeting- Open to the Public

St.Thomas & District -
Start Date: June 15,
End Date: June 15,
Description: Visit 10 fine gardens in the St.Thomas area
Location: Tickets and refreshments at 234 Sunset Drive, St.Thomas
City/Town: St.Thomas
Province: ON
Contact Name: Diane Vaughan
Contact Phone: 519-633-3213
Contact Email: dvaughan@sympatico.ca
District: 10
Society Name: St Thomas & District Horticultural Society

Riverdale - Toronto
start and end times June 14 and 15, 11-4
Through the Gate: Riverdale, a one day pass includes the professionall written Comprehensive Guide, access to over 20 private gardens throughout Toronto ’s Riverdale area and shuttle service throughout the day.
where to buy tickets Toronto Botanical 777 Lawrence Ave. E.
cost $40 (TBG members $35)
will tickets be available on day of ? Sold out previous years
email contact info telephone contact 416-397-1341
name of group organizing the Toronto Botanical
name of charity receiving funds (if applicable)
website url http://www.torontobotanicalgarden.ca/events/ttgg.htm

OTTAWA VALLEY: OVER THE HEDGE Country with a Twist
Start Date: Saturday June 14,
End Date: Sunday June 15,
Time: 10:00am to 04:00pm
Description: Country with a Twist: Take a peek "Over the Hedge" at 10 fabulous gardens in the Kemptville, Manotick, Burritts' Rapids and Merrickville areas on June 14 and 15, The twist? As an option take the as part of a fun car rally - no time or speed considerations apply to this unique rally - just a few special surprises and one-of-a-kind prizes for lucky winners. Cyclists are welcome too! "Over the Hedge" is a fundraiser for the Ottawa Botanical Society which is dedicated to building a Botanical of Canada. OBGS individual/group members-$25/$30. General public-$35. For info and to register: www.ottawagarden.ca or: 613-747-0600
Location: Self-guided - map will be provided.
City/Town: Around the Kemptville, Merrickville, Burritt�s Rapids, Manotick areas
Province: ON
Contact Name: Event Coordinator
Contact Phone: 613-747-0600
Contact Email: overthehedge08@yahoo.com
Website: www.ottawagarden.ca
District: 2
Society Name: N/A
Category:

Sarnia

Sunday June 15 (Father’s Day), 2008,

1-5pm

Sarnia Master Gardener’s Garden Tour. Proceeds help to subsidize members’ education and to support our community garden projects.

where to buy tickets after June 4^th at: DeGroot's Nurseries, 1840 London Line, 542-3435, Jenny's Floral Studio, 680 Cathcart Blvd., 332-2221, Lapier's Flowers & Gifts, 746 Exmouth St., 339-1414, Macklin's Flowers, 108 Mitton St. S., 337-2392

cost $10

will tickets be available on day of tour?

email contact info masgrdnr@ebtech.net

telephone contact 519-542-4312

name of group organizing the tour Sarnia Master Gardener’s

name of charity receiving funds (if applicable) Sarnia Master Gardener’s

http://mastergardeners.sarnia.com/Events.htm

[Yahoo map of Sarnia]

Leaside-Toronto

Saturday June 21 , 2008

11-4

Magical Gardens of Leaside Tour – seven city gardens provide an opportunity to see how various challenges are overcome and beautiful spaces are created

where to buy tickets by mail, or at several stores in Leaside including Gentry clothiers in Sunnybrook Plaza , and write impressions on Bayview Avenue at Millwood

cost $10

will tickets be available on day of tour?

email contact info Joanna Blanchard jblanchard@tsh.to

telephone contact Joanna Blanchard 416-422-0538

name of group organizing the tour Leaside Garden Society

name of charity receiving funds (if applicable)

www.leasidegardensociety.org

FERGUS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S

Sunday, June 22,
between 12:30 and 4:30
four diverse and beautiful residential gardens,
as well as the unique Fergus Arboretum,
which is located on the banks of the Grand.
rain or shine
The is self-guided. Admission is free.
A donation to our local food bank would be appreciated.
Locations and Maps are available at:
LittleTree Nursery (Hwy#6 North, Fergus)
Cedar Spring Nursery (South River Road, Elora)
Fergus Information Centre (Albert & Tower St. S.)
www.gardenontario.org (follow the links)
For further information call (519) 843-3131

Guelph Gardenscapes
Sunday June 22,
noon-5:30 pm
Macdonald Stewart Art Centre
10 private Guelph gardens; Volunteers of Macdonald Stewart Art Centre present their 16th annual self-guided of 10 private gardens, rain or shine.
Tickets $15 available at all gardens on June 22, and at Macdonald Stewart Art Centre.
519-837-0010
info@msac.ca

Elora and Salem Horticultural Society Local Garden Tour
Wednesday June 25,
Gardens on the tour provide topics for information exchange; bring camera; 7 p.m.; free, 519-846-8123, carpool from Elora Public School parking lot, Elora
Society Name: Elora & Salem Horticultural Society
[Yahoo map of Elora]

Mississauga
Saturday June 21 ,
10-5
The 43rd Annual Cloverleaf route is less than 10km long featuring 8-10 gardens. We suggest you allow yourself at least 4 hours to make all the stops at a leisure pace, with a stop for lunch in the Café at the Mississauga Seniors’ Centre.

Included in the is a stop at the Mississauga Seniors’ Centre (1389 Cawthra Rd.) for a Judged Decorative Flower Show presented by club members, a Silent Auction, a Plant Sale, and the Café (serving soup, sandwiches, muffins, coffee, tea and more).

where to buy tickets
starting the end of May Sheridan Nurseries, 2069 Burnhamthorpe Rd. E. (east of Dixie ), 905-624-3722
Sheridan Nurseries, 606 Southdown Rd., (Clarkson), 905-822-0251
Impressionable Gifts, 74 Lakeshore Rd. E. (west of Hurontario), 905-271-8999
cost $15

will tickets be available on day of ? Yes at Port Credit Library (outside, near the entrance into the library) and Mississauga Seniors’ Centre, 1389 Cawthra Rd. (south of Q.E.W.)

email contact info Manuela Neto manuela.neto@sympatico.ca
telephone contact Manuela Neto 905-274-8938
name of group organizing the Cloverleaf
name of charity receiving funds (if applicable) unknown
website url http://www.gardenontario.org/site.php/clover/about/programs/?ID=116

CollingWood -
Monday June 30,
A drive yourself to see the Hosta and Country Garen of Trish Symon plus two neighbouring gardens then a visit to Glen Echo Centre & Lunch in Caledon. Wow, what more could a gardener ask for? Come join us on this whirl - wind excursion.
Location: Departure Time and Location to be published when confirmed.
City/Town: Collingwood
Province: On
Contact Name: Jane McCabe
Contact Phone: (705) 446 - 0534
Contact Email: david_mccabe@sympatico.ca
District: 16
Society Name: Collingwood Horticultural Society
Category: Flower Show
[Yahoo map of Collingwood]

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Elmira and District Horticultural Society Garden Tour of Homes
Saturday July 5, 2008
Self-guided garden tour; $10; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; tickets available at Elmira Photo, Arthur Street, 519-669-0011, Elmira

Listowel and District Horticultural Society Garden Tour
Saturday July 5, 2008
$10; tickets may be purchased at Listowel Landscaping, Hwy 23, north of Listowel commencing at 10 a.m., Listowel

GRAND BEND House & Garden Tour
Saturday July 5, 2008
Time: 10:00am to 04:00pm
Description: Tour of 8 unique and beautiful homes and gardens with complimentary light lunch included. Sat July 5 10am-4 pm. Advance tickets: $15 (contact 519-238-2212). Day of Tour passes: $20, cash only @ the Caddy Shack, Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend.
Location: Caddy Shack, Grand Cove Estates
City/Town: Grand Bwend
Province: ON
Contact Name: Marian Maguire/ Jane St-Laurent
Contact Phone: 519-238-2212
Contact Fax: 519-238-6073
Contact Email: janestlaurent@sympatico.ca
District: 10
Society Name: Grand Bend & Area Horticultural Society
Category: Garden Tour

Aberfoyle Agricultural Society's Garden Tour
Sunday July 6, 2008
7 country gardens; $10, tickets at Puslinch Library, Brock Road Nursery, Accents for Living and The Bird's Nest; refreshments; noon to 5 p.m.; rain or shine, 519-763-1268, Puslinch Township

Parry Sound-Garden Tour
Sunday July 6, 2008
1:00pm to 5:00pm
Description: Gardens of Carling Township
Location: Carling Township
City/Town: Parry Sound
Province: ON
Contact Name: Margaret Hutchinson
Contact Phone: 705-389-1264
District: 18
Society Name: Parry Sound & District Horticultural Society
[Yahoo map of Parry Sound]

Stratford Garden Tour
Sunday July 6, 2008
12:00 to 05:00 pm
ANNUAL GARDEN TOUR Sunday, July 6, 2008 Noon to 5:00 pm
Mark your calendars for this date - come along, bring a friend and enjoy 8 beautiful and distinctly different private gardens.
Passes are available from Monday, June 02nd at local garden centres,
Anything Grows and The Castle Garden in St. Marys and on July 6th at City Hall from 10:00 am
Location: PERENNIAL CHALLENGE Use your expertise to identify the flagged perennial in each garden. Four correct answers entitles you to enter a draw for a lovely prize donated by Anything Grows (prize will be on display) SILENT AUCTION In another garden: An original watercolour; garden statuary; and a wood carving. All items donated by local and area artisans **Master gardeners on site at some locations **Bring your camera and notepad
City/Town: Stratford
Province: Ontario
Contact Name: Henry McVey
Contact Phone: 519-273-6404
District: 10
Society Name: Stratford & District Horticultural Society
[Yahoo map of Stratford]

The Markham Garden and Horticultural Society presents its 2008 Garden Tour on
Sunday, July 6
from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
See inspiring outdoor spaces and talk with the gardeners who create and nurture them. The tour is self-guided--plan your route and see the gardens at your own pace. Rain or shine. Tickets are $10 each and include a map to 11 gardens in Markham and Unionville. Tickets on sale now. For more information, please email MarkhamGardenTour@gmail.com.

Tickets available at:
• The Backyard Naturalist, 6148 Main Street, Stouffville (E of Ninth Line)
• Cedargrove Greenhouses, 7702 14th Avenue, Markham (E of Reesor Rd)
• The Green Building, 10666 Hwy 48 (S of Elgin Mills)
• Kim's Nature, 10011 Highway 48, Markham (at Major Mackenzie)
• Pine Ridge Garden Gallery, 4038 Highway 7, Unionville (E of Warden)
• Sheridan Nurseries, 4077 Highway 7, Unionville (E of Warden)
• Valleyview Gardens, 8636 Reesor Road, Markham (N of Hwy 7)
• York Downs Garden Centre, 9719 Kennedy Road, Unionville (N of 16th Ave)
[Yahoo map of Markham Ontario]

Penetanguishene

Saturday July 12

1 to 7 pm

14^th annual tour of dozens gardens some overlooking Georgian Bay

where to buy tickets see website

cost $15 before July 1^st, $20 after

will tickets be available on day of tour?

email contact info n/a

telephone contact The Library 705-549-7164

name of group organizing the tour Friends of the Penetanguishene Library

name of charity receiving funds (if applicable) Penetanguishene Library

website url www.librarygardentour.ca

[Yahoo map of Penetanguishene]

St. Catharines Horticultural Society Annual Garden Tour is to be held on Sunday, July 13, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased at various outlets, including Broadway Gardens in St. Catharines, Mori Gardens in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Vermeers in Welland, at selected Avondale Stores and at all of the nine gardens on the tour. Please contact Shirley Bryson at (905)682-4030 for further information. Our self-guided tour will go on, rain or shine. Free Door Prizes!
SEE YOU IN THE GARDENS!

ST. MARYS: Annual Garden Tour
Sunday July 13, 2008
1:00 to 6:00 pm
Description: Visit 8 of the very best 2008 gardens in St. Marys/Stonetown during the Heritage Festival weekend.
Location: Maps and tickets on sale in front of the Town Hall, Queen Street East
City/Town: St. Marys
Province: Ontario
Contact Name: Brenda Crawford
Contact Phone: 519 284 0959
Contact Email: bdcrawford@odyssey.on.ca
District: 10
Society Name: St Marys Horticultural Society
[Yahoo map of St. Marys]

Greater Toronto (east side Pickering, Ajax , Brooklin, Whitby , Burketon, Nestleton)

Sunday July 20, 2008

10 am-4 pm

description of tour A drive yourself tour. The pond tours this year will take place from Pickering, North on Brock heading eastward covering the areas of Pickering, Ajax, Brooklin, Whitby, Burketon and Nestleton. Tour ends with a BBQ. ~ Limited number of tickets available. ~ Register before 1st July.

where to buy tickets - fill out registration form online at: http://www.onwatergarden.com/form/papregn.htm and send with cheque to Christine Gill, 4691 Highway 7A, Nestleton , L0B 1L0 , Ontario

cost $10

will tickets be available on day of tour? no

email contact info grdnpond@yahoo.ca

telephone contact Joachim Doehler 905-986-0310

name of group organizing the tour Greater Toronto Water Garden Tour

name of charity receiving funds (if applicable) n/a

website url www.onwatergarden.com

I usually only list Ontario garden tours but this one is too big and too tempting to resist:

Garden Walk Buffalo
Saturday & Sunday, July 26 & 27, 2008
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day
Free, no tickets required

Buffalo NY's West Side - 205 Bidwell Parkway, Richmond Summer Senior Center, Allentown Association

Garden Walk Buffalo is a free, self-guided tour of more than 260 Buffalo gardens, one of the largest garden tours in America. Held annually on the last weekend of July (this year, Friday and Saturday, July 26 and 27), Garden Walk has become one of Western New York’s most anticipated summer happenings. Tens of thousands of visitors join us each year, as we show off our city’s beautiful homes and gardens. You will leave refreshed, entertained, and inspired!

Visit www.GardenWalkBuffalo.com

Garden Walk Buffalo
P.O. 161
Buffalo, New York 14207
(716) 879-0123

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http://www.ruralgardens.ca/listings1.htm

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