Michael Erdman developed his keen interest in gardening and horticulture when he bought his first house in Toronto's Riverdale neighbourhood in the late 80's. Although his grandfathers in Waterloo had tutored him as a child in the culture of roses and growing vegetables, there was a long interlude between opportunities to get his hands dirty. With a blank slate of a yard at … [Read more...] about Leaside Garden Society – Speaker Series – Michael Erdman
garden travel
Enjoy a virtual tour of famous gardens
Gardeners enjoy spending time in their own gardens, but we also love to visit other gardens, especially botanical gardens. We take inspiration from them, discover new plants and techniques, and enjoy the camaraderie of being with like-minded friends who might be with us. Visits to public gardens aren’t possible now, at least not for several weeks, but a few organizations … [Read more...] about Enjoy a virtual tour of famous gardens
Visit new gardens to explore garden design
One of the best ways to discover new plants or design ideas for your garden is to visit other gardens, regardless if you travel down the block or on an overnight trip. Looking at how someone else arranges plants, combines colours, positions paths or places ornaments reveals the immense creativity of garden design. Admittedly, walking through a grand garden in a climate more … [Read more...] about Visit new gardens to explore garden design
