Designing a Water Wise Garden
By Pat Cook, Master Gardener, SCMG Over the next few weeks watch for lots of information on ways that you can design a water wise garden. We will be posting a number of detailed articles…
Reford Gardens/Jardins de Metis
By Gail Cocker, Master Gardener, SCMG The Reford Gardens/ Jardins de Metis in eastern Quebec For travellers to eastern Canada and those interested in gardens, a stop at the Reford Gardens in the Gaspe…
VanDusen Botanical Garden
By Christine March, Master Gardener, SCMG In the heart of beautiful Vancouver, BC - a city known for its spectacular natural setting - you’ll find one of Canada’s great gardens: VanDusen Botanical Garden. Once the…
Edwardian Gardens, Saskatchewan
By Susie Cosack, Master Gardener In-Training, SCMG Continuing with our Series... Let's visit some Gardens out West. Here's Edwardian Gardens, Saskatchewan! Located in Regina, Saskatchewan, framed by lawns, hedges, rock walls and meandering pathways, this…
2022 – The Year of the Garden!
By Pat Cook and Joan Nieman-Agapas, Master Gardeners, SCMG Did you know that 2022 is the year of the garden? You might be thinking … what on earth is the Year of the Garden? Well,…
The Butchart Gardens
By Christine March, Master Gardener, SCMG Drive about 30 minutes NW from downtown Victoria and you’ll find one of Canada’s most beloved garden destinations. The Butchart Gardens, spread over 22 hectares (55 acres) and nestled…
Arnold Arboretum Gardens
By Cathy Krar, Master Gardener In Training, SCMG Rounding off our tour of the East Coast, welcome to Arnold Arboretum Gardens! The Arnold Arboretum is the oldest public arboretum garden in America. It began…
Kingsbrae Garden, New Brunswick
By Susie Cosack, Master Gardener, SCMG Continuing our Summer Series... Here is Kingsbrae Garden! Opened in 1998, Kingsbrae Garden is a 27 acre, award-winning garden situated in the seaside resort community of St. Andrews by-the…
Jardin Botanique du Nouveau-Brunswick
By Cathy Krar, Master Gardener-In-Training, SCMG The pictures of the botanical garden in Saint-Jacques, New Brunswick, are jaw-dropping. Sculpted plant arrangements of historical figures and animals, a sheer delight. This garden is set on…
Whistling Botanical Gardens
By Cathy Krar, Master Gardener In-Training, SCMG The next instalment in our new series! Whistling Gardens has the largest public peony and conifer collections in North America. It opened in 2012 and was founded by…