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 An exclusive peek at Canada Blooms the Flower & Garden Festival
March 18 – 22, 2009 |
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At Connected, a garden sponsored by the Canadian Cancer Society and designed by Ronald Holbrook & Associates, you’ll walk through a serene outdoor urban gallery of architectural plantings, lush green hedges, soothing water features, uplit birch trees and masses of yellow daffodils, the Canadian Cancer Society’s symbol of hope and recognition. A collection of photographs of those touched by cancer will be on display as part of the national PhotoSensitive Cancer Connections photographic exhibition, which is traveling across Canada. To view the full collection or to submit your own photo, visit cancer.ca/photoexhibit. |
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It’s easy to find what’s new in the Marketplace this year. Just visit the New Products Showcase, located on the eastern wall in booth 665, to discover many of the newest gadgets and gear featured by our vendors. From flower vases, lanterns and eco-rocking chairs to weather-based irrigation controllers, soil moisture metres and paving stones, you’re sure to find the supplies, décor and equipment you need to help you make the most of your garden this season. |
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Experts at The Home Depot Inspired Outdoor Living Centre will be on hand at this year’s show to offer tips on everything from building a deck and installing paving stones to container gardening and maintaining a healthy lawn. These know-how workshops are sure to give you the confidence to complete your own outdoor living project – with style.
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Stop whatever you’re doing at the show at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday to Saturday, and head to the Grey Power Celebrity Stage for Celebrity Flower Arranging – a friendly competition that pits ballet dancers like Rex Harrington and Greta Hodgksinson against newspaper columnists, singers and television stars, from Margaret Wente, Shinan Govani and supermodel Enza Anderson to mezzo-soprano Jean Stilwell and Natalie Brown, star of CBC’s Sophie. |
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During March Break, Canada Blooms offers free admission to children accompanied by an adult. There’s lots for kids to do at the show, from exploring the Bienenstock Natural Playground to previewing the Barbie Presents Thumbelina DVD in the Family Rest Area, room 710. While you’re at the show, be sure to pick up your free show guide or download it now to plan your visit. |
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Canada Blooms was founded by the Garden Club of Toronto and Landscape Ontario
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