The Canada Blooms Speaker Series presents five days of themed talks
by Canada’s top gardening experts. Wednesday, March 18 is all about
Organic Gardening while on Design Day, Thursday, March 19, top landscapers
will share their best ideas. Friday, March 20 is Scents and Sensibility
Plant Day, sponsored by Vineland Research and Innovation Centre. On Saturday, March 21, Ecology Day find out how to green your backyard and Sunday, March 22, is all about Urban Gardening. |
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has expanded this year with special feature areas, including exciting Garden Travel destinations, Living Green exhibits, the
Gardener’s Fare area and Bounty’s Harvest. Marketplace manager Gilles Bouchard has been busy organizing the new Designer’s Walk area, too,
where you’ll see the innovative projects of talented professional landscapers and garden designers. |
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At this year’s show, you’ll see garden designs and
products that will make Canada bloom. More than 25 display gardens
filled with colour, texture and fragrance will help turn winter
blahs into springtime delights. Horticultural director Charlie
Dobbin is excited about the many interactive opportunities at
the show, from hands-on children’s activities to casting
your vote in the People’s Choice Award for your favourite
garden – with a chance to win a trip to Ireland, courtesy
Tourism Ireland. |
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Tickets to Canada Blooms make perfect holiday stocking stuffers.
Special $16 advance tickets are available online at www.canadablooms.com.
For the avid gardener on your list, book an exclusive, behind
the scenes early morning tour for a sneak preview of the show’s
spectacular gardens; tickets, $40 online. Also on sale are tickets
to the St. Patrick’s Day Opening Night Party, Green on
Green on March 17; tickets, $195 online. |
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The theme of this year’s Flower and Garden Festival is
Canada Blooms, celebrating the talents of Canadian floral, horticultural
and landscape designers. The flamboyant parrot tulip that appears
on the Canada Blooms newsletter and posters captures the spirit
of the show. It’s a versatile flowerbulb that can be planted
in gardens from coast to coast. Artistic director Colomba Fuller
is excited about the dramatic entrance to this year’s
event. You’ll step through a giant black box and be dazzled
by jets of water that rise high above you and masses of cascading
white flowers. On the show floor, you’ll see a novel sculpture
crafted of thousands of recycled plastic nursery pots and trays.
And in the Garden Club of Toronto’s Garden Hall, exhibits
inspired by the flower show’s From Sea to Sea theme will
amaze and delight you.
