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The governor’s garden

Past and present at Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens

Lorraine Flanigan

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

The Formal Garden at Parkwood Estate

Parkwood Estate: Oshawa’s Downton Abbey

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: 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.

Sheridan Nurseries celebrates 100

Kat Fox

If you live in southern Ontario, you’ve probably heard of Sheridan Nurseries, one of the largest growers and garden centre ...

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