You may remember the "Worth The Drive" profile of Whistling Gardens, a garden centre near Brantford, Ont., specializing in conifers, which appeared in Garden Making's #7 2011 in fall 2011. Owner Darren Heimbecker has been hard at work since then, building a private botanical garden and getting ready for the grand opening on May 26. We had a chance to visit Whistling … [Read more...] about Whistling Gardens opens ambitious new venture
Gardens to visit
Public greenhouses where you can get your plant fix
Stepping into warm public greenhouses filled with bright blooms and towering tropical trees on a cold winter’s day can cheer up anyone, especially housebound gardeners. Here’s a list of several indoor gardens, greenhouses and conservatories across Canada open to the public. Call or visit their websites for hours and possible entry fees. Victoria Butterfly Gardens 1461 … [Read more...] about Public greenhouses where you can get your plant fix
An appreciation of magnolias
Fifteen years ago, a small but passionate group of horticulturists, community members, nursery people and gardeners began to plant magnolias in Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia. Their goals were beautification and education, as well as extending the tourist season. Over the years, many of the original members of the group dispersed, but the trees kept growing. Now in early … [Read more...] about An appreciation of magnolias
