Gardening Events in Ontario
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Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS!
Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS! Until Thanksgiving Monday October 12th 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Daytime Fountain Show Times Visit https://whistlinggardens.ca/the-gardens/the-fountains/ July, August & September Days: Wednesday…
Donn Zver School of Pottery Presents An Exhibition of Clay Garden Sculptures
Donn Zver School of Pottery Presents An Exhibition of Clay Garden Sculptures Exhibit on display June through October. A Thank you to the Whistling Gardens For years, Darren and I…
Elora & Salem Dominion Day/ Canada Day Parade
Members: To participate in the parade please meet at the Elora Curling Club. 10 am sharp!
Community Activities
Members-only Society Tours and Event this Summer.
Join one or more Garden Clubs or Horticultural Societies throughout Ontario. Most garden clubs and horticultural societies organize exciting members-only summer events, including private garden tours, destination excursions, garden-inspired and…
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Botanical and Gardens
Discover Wellington and its Gardens
Tickets are now available for the “Discover Wellington and its Gardens” Tour! This year’s garden tour on July 5th highlights the wonders of Wellington, taking in several gardens that are…
Talks and Meetings
Member Garden Tour
Tillsonburg Horticultural Society is inviting you to become a member! Becoming a member is the best way to get access to our summer social events and bus tours. Tuesday July…
Talks and Meetings
Cultivating Community: An Evening of Gardening, Ideas, and Connection
Come grow ideas, share experiences, and cultivate connection together with Paul Zammit.Cultivating Community: An Evening of Gardening, Ideas, and ConnectionPresented by the Pembroke Carefor Community Garden in partnership with Algonquin…
Children’s Garden
July 8, 22 + August 5, 19 (Rain date: August 26) 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Children’s Garden Program Location: Glengarry Nor’Westers & Loyalist Museum Contact Lia Lindeman lindeman.clanll@hotmail.com or see the…
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Free Edwards Summer Music Series: Messenjah
Messenjah is a Canadian-based reggae group that has now become one the most successful reggae groups in Canadian music history. Formed in Kitchener, Ontario in 1981, the founding members are…
Tours and Experiences
Scarborough Garden & Horticultural Society’s Garden Tour and Afternoon Tea
Take a relaxing stroll through beautiful gardens and unwind with some tasty afternoon tea and great company at the end.Discover the beauty of Scarborough’s hidden streets and crescents at the…
Tours and Experiences
Kingsville Garden Tour, Tea & Flower Show
Kingsville Horticultural Society invites your to tour beautiful gardens, refresh with a cup of tea and savories and enjoy a flower showJuly 11 & 12,2026 The Kingsville Vintage Garden Tour…
Southport Horticultural Society Tour of Gardens
Southport Horticultural Society is hosting our second annual tour of town and country gardens in Southampton and Port Elgin .On Saturday July 11th, we will be showcasing 7 beautiful outdoor…
Tours and Experiences
Tour of Gardens
View up to seven diverse gardens in the Saugeen Shores area. Meet the owners, discover new plants and planting ideas. This is a fundraiser for the Huron Shores Hospice.
Tours and Experiences
CFUW Perth and District HOME & GARDEN TOUR
Join us on July 11, 2026, for the 3rd annual Perth and District CFUW Home & Garden Tour. This year’s tour includes eight whimsical gardens and four unique homes located…
Talks and Meetings
Wild Rice in Lake Simcoe
Wild Rice in Lake Simcoe with Joseph Goode, Georgina Island First Nation, Manoomin Coordinator. For the first time in 10 years, after laborious trials and errors, wild rice is now…
Community Activities
Community Garden to Table
Grow and discover together in this hands-on series! Learn how to grow our own edible gardens. In partnership with York Region Food Network.Registration is for all 4 sessions. A portion…
Shows and Exhibitions
Here, Today.
In ‘Here, Today.’, we meet our unseen neighbours; those who live their lives alongside our own, every day. They ensure our flowers are pollinated, eat the pests that threaten our…
Free Edwards Summer Music Series: Latin Swing Orchestra
Bass player Fhanor Molina began his musical training in Cali, Colombia. He is a highly recognized Latin artist and founder of the Latin Swing Orchestra, who carry forward the modern…
Glass Slipper Company “Signature Mystery Event”
Glass Slipper Company “Signature Mystery Event” July 18th – Bringing magic to life, one child at a time. Watch for our family friendly summer surprise announcement coming soon! Visit https://www.theglassslippercompany.ca/…
BRANTFORD GARDEN CLUB
SUMMER FLOWER SHOW ONE OF THE LARGEST GARDEN CLUB FLOWER SHOWS IN ONTARIO ! HORT & DESIGN COMPETIONS WITH SPECIMENS ENTERED BY BRANTFORD GARDEN CLUB MEMBERS AND JUDGED BY ACCREDITED…
Tours and Experiences
Attracting Pollinators to Your Yard
Discover the Plants that Pollinators LoveLearn all about the native plants that will keep your garden flourishing all season long and encourage pollinators to come back for more.Join us for…
Questions and Answers! Sharing Gardening Expertise in Our Membership
We will spend an evening answering questions the members have and sharing gardening knowledge together a discussion format.
Free Edwards Summer Music Series: Mimi O’Bonsawin
Mimi O’Bonsawin is an award-winning contemporary roots singer-songwriter from Northeastern Ontario and a member of the Odanak First Nation. Blending W8banaki (Abénaki) and French Canadian heritage with story-driven songwriting, her…
Free Edwards Summer Music Series: Medusa Quartet
Medusa Quartet is a genre-defying chamber-folk ensemble reimagining the string quartet through global traditions, original compositions, and storytelling. Their distinctive sound features rare and historically revived instruments, including the Polish…
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Botanical and Gardens
August Social
Being a member has it perks!!! Our member fee is $25/year and you get access to exclusive events, and our monthly meetings. August Social “Monarch Mingle” is a garden party…
August General Meeting: Guest Speaker Debbie Coleman
August General Meeting: Guest Speaker Debbie Coleman, “Garden Maintenance” Tonight’s speaker will share practical tips and tricks to help keep our gardens looking their best all season long. We will…
Donn Zver School of Pottery Presents An Exhibition of Clay Garden Sculptures
Donn Zver School of Pottery Presents An Exhibition of Clay Garden Sculptures Exhibit on display June through October. A Thank you to the Whistling Gardens For years, Darren and I…
Free Edwards Summer Music Series: The Michael Shand Trio
Michael Shand is one of Canada’s most respected keyboardists, with more than 30 years of international performance experience. A graduate of York University’s jazz program and recipient of the Oscar…
Community Activities
Noticing Nature – Presented by Scientists in School
Notice all that nature has to offer, big and small with this Scientists in School Workshop!Chicka-dee-dee-dee. Who was that? Play a game to discover nature sounds around us. Buzz your…
Garden Echoes: Music for strings by Mozart, Purcell, Beckett, and friends
Garden Echoes: Music for strings by Mozart, Purcell, Beckett, and friends Saturday, August 8, 2026 • 4:00 PM Rain Date: Sunday, August 9, 2026 • 4:00PM Whistling Gardens; 698 Concession…
Honey Bee Research Centre
We have planned an interesting afternoon for members to visit the Lukevich Pinchin Bee Research Centre at the University of Guelph. Come and learn about these fascinating creatures who are…
Free Edwards Summer Music Series: Fullest Flowering
Led by pianist Chris Au, the extraordinary musicians of Joy of Music perform a gorgeous array of concert pieces brought vividly to life by dancers from the worlds of classical…
Forest Therapy Walk at Whistling Gardens!
Forest Therapy Walk at Whistling Gardens! SUMMER / August 14th 10am – 12noon Register: https://luma.com/8rakpe3p Slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with nature during a guided 2-hour forest therapy walk…
SOMATIC INQUIRY SESSIONS
SOMATIC INQUIRY SESSIONS – 1:1 Single Session with RN Psychotherapist with Carey L. Ferris RN Soul Haven Studio“Be Well Within” Aug 19. 11 am, 12:30 pm, 2pm 45 to 60…
TRENTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY AUGUST MEETING – FLOWER & VEGETABLE SHOW
Come and see what has been growing in the gardens of our members. Out guest speaker is from the Lower Trent Conservation speaking on Rain Gardens and Soils. There will…
Free Edwards Summer Music Series: Coco Rose
These Montreal-based groove creators have been blending funk and pop since 2022. Coco Rose draws inspiration from modern artists in the genre, such as Lawrence and Lake Street Dive. The…
Courses and Workshops
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Understanding Your Soil
From the ground up – your garden starts with the soil. Learn about your soil’s health and how it helps keep your plants thriving. Includes a DYI soil texture test!…
Free Edwards Summer Music Series: Joy Lapps
Joy Lapps is a steelpan virtuoso, internationally lauded artist, composer, speaker, consultant and educator. Her repertoire blends Afro-Caribbean and Afro-Brazilian rhythmic and harmonic patterns while leaving “plenty space” for spontaneity.…
Tours and Experiences
Festival of Fountains – The Night Garden
Festival of Fountains – The Night Garden Friday, August 28, 2026 Doors Open: 7PM Explore 22 acres of botanical gardens! Performance time 7:30-8:30PM WIND & WIRE! Fountain Show starts at…
6th Annual Storybook Stroll
6th Annual Storybook Stroll Date: Sunday, August 30th Time: 1:00PM – 2:30PM The largest and most magical event of the year returns to Whistling Gardens! For one afternoon, you can meet fairytale favourites…
Donn Zver School of Pottery Presents An Exhibition of Clay Garden Sculptures
Donn Zver School of Pottery Presents An Exhibition of Clay Garden Sculptures Exhibit on display June through October. A Thank you to the Whistling Gardens For years, Darren and I…
Courses and Workshops
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Four-Season Beauty & Biodiversity
With a little bit of planning your native garden can look beautiful in all seasons, even as flowers fade. Discover how to extend the color show and textural interest in…
Sunset Yoga & Fountain Experience at Whistling Gardens
Sunset Yoga & Fountain Experience at Whistling Gardens Saturday, September 12th 2026 Join Amy Rose for an unforgettable Summer Experience! Invite a friend or come on your own to experience…
Daytime Fountain Show LAST DAY!
Daytime Fountain Show LAST DAY! Daytime Fountain Show Times Visit https://whistlinggardens.ca/the-gardens/the-fountains/
Courses and Workshops
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It’s Easy! Seed Saving 101
Perfect for native plants, heritage veggies and garden favorites! All the basics on how to collect and save seeds from native wildflowers as well as your garden favorites. We will…
Courses and Workshops
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Growing Native Plants from Seed
Learn how to grow your own native plants from A to Z. Lots of info and tips from our Blooming Boulevards expert on this rewarding activity. We will learn how…
Haunted Gardens Spooktacular
Haunted Gardens Spooktacular October 3rd – What if there was a place where you could meet fairytale characters, play silly games with villains, AND walk away with a bag full…
LAST DAY OPEN FOR THE SEASON! Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS!
LAST DAY OPEN FOR THE SEASON! Garden Centre & Botanical Gardens OPEN & HOURS! Until Thanksgiving Monday October 12th October Times: 10:00am – 4:00pm Open Thanksgiving Monday – Last Day…
Courses and Workshops
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Where Have All the Flowers Gone?
Climate change is making flowers bloom half a day earlier each year, which means that plants are now blooming a month earlier than 45 years ago. This workshop will focus…
Courses and Workshops
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Winter Sowing
Whether you’re goal is to grow many or a few plants, starting native plant seeds outdoors in winter is a fun and rewarding activity. We will learn how to set…