| Connect with a Landscape Ontario member at any of these events
Landscape Ontario members are active in their community. They attend local home and garden shows and other events that put you in contact with a horticulture expert.
Canada Blooms
Enercare Centre, Toronto
Co-located with the National Home Show, the theme for this year’s Canada Blooms is "Let’s go to the movies." Featuring stunning display gardens by LO member companies, dozens of experts on stage and more. Full details on the festival website at CanadaBlooms.com.
Ottawa Home and Garden Show
EY Centre, Ottawa
From paint colour to furniture, landscaping to functionality, your space is all about you. Do the homework to make your home work at the Ottawa Home + Garden Show presented by RE/MAX, returning March 22-25, 2018 at the EY Centre. Check out must-see features and more than 300 trusted brands and check out the stunning display gardens built by professional members of Landscape Ontario in the Living Landscapes area. www.OttawaHomeandGardenShow.com.
The Hamilton & Burlington Rose Society meeting
Royal Botanical Gardens Centre (Room #3), 2:00 p.m.
Speaker: Alex Henderson will provide an update on the opening of the new rose garden at the RBG. Everyone is welcome to attend. Free admission. For info, email hbrosesociety@sympatico.ca or visit our Facebook page.
The Hamilton & Burlington Rose Society meeting
Royal Botanical Gardens Centre (Room #3), 2:00 p.m.
Speaker: Jill Whitehead will present "Growing Roses for Cut Flowers and Medicine." Free admission. For info, email hbrosesociety@sympatico.ca or visit our Facebook page.
Canadian Tulip Festival
Ottawa
"A World of Tulips" – Since 1953, Canada’s most colourful Festival celebrates the tulip, Ottawa’s official flower and an international symbol of friendship and peace, through art and culture. Paying tribute to veterans and the WWII liberation of the Netherlands by Canadian troops, our millions of tulips set the stage for a celebration of authentic art, cultural, historic, culinary and family tulip experiences. Quintessentially Canadian and one of the largest events of its kind in the world!. Visit www.tulipfestival.ca.
The Hamilton & Burlington Rose Society meeting
Royal Botanical Gardens Centre (Room #3), 2:00 p.m.
Speaker: Gloria Broks will present "Rose Garden at Biltmore Estate (Asheville, N.C.)." Everyone is welcome to attend. Free admission. For info, email hbrosesociety@sympatico.ca or visit our Facebook page.
Garden Days
Canada’s annual celebration of gardens kicks off with National Garden Day on June 16. A variety of events are planned for gardening enthusiasts, families, schools and communities. Take part in a local event or get inspired at your local garden centre or travel to a nearby destination garden. See a full listing of events or register your own event at gardendays.ca.
Leaside Garden Society’s Magical Gardens of Leaside Tour
The tour will take place Saturday, June 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please see www.leasidegardensociety.org for information regarding passport sales.
The Hamilton & Burlington Rose Society ‘s Annual Rose Show and Flower Design
Royal Botanical Gardens Centre (Room #3), 2:00 p.m.
Everyone is welcome to exhibit (recepption of entries Saturday 8:00-10:00 am vases provided). Show runs Saturday from 1:00-4:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Small flower arrangement corner in the afternoon (material provided). For info, email hbrosesociety@sympatico.ca or visit our Facebook page.
Mississauga Garden Festival
The Riverwood Conservancy, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
2018 will be the second year of Mississauga Garden Festival, a collaborative effort of local Mississauga horticultural groups. Joining the two founding clubs, Applewood Garden Club and Cloverleaf Garden Club, Credit Valley Horticultural Society will participate in our joint venture as well this year. Highlights of this free event include: informal tour of the beautiful MacEwan Gardens, mid-day talks, Master Gardeners to answer questions, game area for kids, marketplace featuring artisan vendors, food vendors, and more. Details at mississaugagardenfestival.ca.
The Hamilton & Burlington Rose Society meeting
Royal Botanical Gardens Centre (Room #3), 2:00 p.m.
Speaker: Christine Moore. Everyone is welcome to attend. Free admission. For info, email hbrosesociety@sympatico.ca or visit our Facebook page.
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