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Touring Canada’s Garden Route

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Lorraine Flanigan is touring Canada's Garden Route to write about the public gardens for Garden Making. The cross-country tour is made possible with the support of the gardens and VIA Rail. Read her on-tour posts.

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  • Lorraine FlaniganLorraine Flanigan on My working day at Butchart GardensHi Helen, Yes, while walking to my hotel, I passed...
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