history – Garden Making

Past and present at Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens

February 4, 2019August 7, 2013 by Lorraine Flanigan

Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens in Nova Scotia show the importance of plants and gardens in the lives of a succession of settlers.

Parkwood Estate: Oshawa’s Downton Abbey

February 4, 2019July 10, 2013 by Lorraine Flanigan

The impressive gardens of Oshawa’s Parkwood Estate were designed by leading landscape architects of the day, including the Dunington-Grubbs and John Lyle.

Sheridan Nurseries celebrates 100

February 5, 2019February 10, 2013 by Kat Fox

Sheridan Nurseries: One Hundred Years of People, Plans, and Plants covers the history of the company and provides a fascinating glimpse into gardening culture through the 20th century.

If you live in southern Ontario, you’ve probably heard of Sheridan Nurseries, one of the largest growers and garden centre retailers in Canada. This year, Sheridan celebrates its 100-year anniversary, … Read more