When I first heard about Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens, I was intrigued by its collections of heirloom roses, the Acadian marshes and the varieties of apple trees settlers once grew. But how would all this horticultural history be displayed, I wondered? Would I be greeted by costumed docents ready to fill me in on 17th-century life in Nova Scotia? What I discovered was a … [Read more...] about Past and present at Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens
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Parkwood Estate: Oshawa’s Downton Abbey
Carson the butler may not greet you at the front door, but if you showed up to work in the gardens at Parkwood Estate in Ontario during the Great Depression, Jessie the maid would soon put you in your place and send you scurrying for the back door. That’s what I found out when I took part in the Grand Estate Gardener workshop during my visit to Parkwood, a National Historic … [Read more...] about Parkwood Estate: Oshawa’s Downton Abbey
Sheridan Nurseries celebrates 100
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, and to commemorate the occasion, they’ll be selling a collection of anniversary plants, including a lilac, rose, hosta, heuchera and ninebark. Some of these new introductions are … [Read more...] about Sheridan Nurseries celebrates 100
