COME TAKE A WALK WITH US DOWN MEMORY LANE 2021 would have been our 25th festival, and we thought that maybe you might like to take a look back at Canada Blooms with us. We have chosen a highlight from each year, perhaps you remember them as well. There are also a few gardening tips
The Theme for 2021 is 'Secret Garden'! As we approach our 25th Festival, it is interesting to point out that Canada Blooms itself was considered an Anniversary Gift...
In 2020 Canada Blooms reached out to celebrities and artists to see if they would help us to create a Gnome Garden for Gilda’s Club Greater Toronto. Margaret Taylor, who is a member of the Garden Club of Toronto, an international floral design competitor and winner, an instructor and floral judge, took on the project
When you come to Canada Blooms in March, make sure to look for Gilda’s (Club) Gnome Garden. 20 adorable gnomes, painted by local celebrities and artists, will be planted in the garden, and ready for bidding on in a silent auction. Money raised from the auction will go to Gilda’s Club of Greater Toronto, an
Garden Experts Mark and Ben Cullen give us their list of things to do to prepare your September Garden
Vegepod, it’s easy to set up, simple to fill and requires little ongoing maintenance. The ideal solution for the busy householder who wants a vegie patch but doesn’t have the time or effort required to build one.
We are always happy to hear from gardeners who have jumped on the ‘grow your own’ band wagon. Many first-time veggie gardeners are contacting us to find out what to do with their abundance of tomatoes, squash, carrots and the like.
We are on the continental divide of the gardening season. On your right is the last four months that you invested and the flowers and fruit that your garden has produced to date. On your left is another four months (or so, depending on where you live). This is when apples ripen and tomatoes are
Now our beautiful tulips have bloomed and peaked, and we were wondering what to do with them so we reached out to Carolyn de Vries from Tradewinds International for some advice.
Good news: Every homeowner can make a difference! Rain gardens capture rainwater and allow it to filter down where it is needed, preventing serious problems.
Revisit the Gardens of Canada Blooms 2014
This week marks the peak performance of your garden. From this day forward, through the fading days of autumn, your garden will be in decline. While there are some fabulous early spring flowering plants that you have enjoyed and other plants that bloom best in October that are ahead of you, many vegetable and fruit
As we are welcoming the warmer temperatures and sunshine, you and your family want to spend time outside. But, while outside we want carve out a space that is just for us, out of sight so that we can relax and enjoy the day in our backyard or garden.
On March 12, The Home Show and Canada Blooms made the decision to cancel the Home Show and the Canada Blooms Festival, held at the Enercare Centre in Toronto, due to public health concerns over the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Each year, Canada Blooms garden builders show not only their craftsmanship but also creativity
Garden Experts Mark and Ben Cullen give us their list of things to do to get your gardens ready for winter.
The decline of the honeybee and monarch butterfly population has our attention. As gardeners, our goal is to plant something that helps to attract and nurture the beneficial insects in our neighbourhood, provides natural beauty and colour AND is low maintenance. Our solution: planting native plants in our outdoor space. This will provide a source
Winterizing Tips Those of us who love the outdoors and enjoy puttering around the yard are always looking for an excuse to do something in the fresh air. If you thought you were done with this year’s lawn and garden, we have a question: Have you taken care of the following? Wrapped cedars with
Canadian gardening gurus Mark and Ben Cullen lend their brand to the country’s largest garden and floral festival They have been involved with Canada Blooms since it was started some 23 years ago; now, they are attaching their brand to the marquee. Canadian gardening gurus Mark and Ben Cullen have reached a five-year agreement to
Fall is a fabulous time to tackle landscaping tasks in your yard. In fact, some seasoned gardeners believe fall rivals spring when it comes to the number of gardening opportunities. Don’t put away that garden spade just yet — you’ve got some planting to do!
Part of the joy of gardening is seeing what others are doing: How are they using certain plants? What colours are prominent this year? Do I need to incorporate some non-plant elements like a statue or bench? Is fragrance important?
As a landscape designer and certified horticulturalist, I come across a lot of misconceptions when it comes to gardening.
UNILOCK THE ORIGINAL AND STILL THE BEST: For almost fifty years, Unilock has been helping people create beautiful outdoor spaces that become treasured places to build lasting memories. It all started when our founder brought a revolutionary new paving method to North America, called the Uni-Stone.
Here are some things you should be thinking about in June
We are looking forward to the year ahead. Some suggestions that will get your gardening season off to an early and fine start.
UNILOCK® knows that choosing the right colour of pavers for your home can be a daunting task, so here is some advice to consider for projects you may be considering around your house.
Step 1. Fertilize. There is a reason why your lawn looks its best early in spring. Our climate suits the needs of quality grass very well. There is lots of moisture in the ground in spring. The soil and evening air is cool. Grass is a ‘cool season’ crop.
November is not normally a month that is looked forward to. It just is not an exciting month. It is grey and it looks dirty outside. November also gives us hints that winter will soon start. In the flower business...
Fall is the best time to start a new lawn from seed or to lay sod. It is the best time to over-seed established lawns to fill in bare patches and thicken your grass.
Increasingly homeowners are turning to river rock as part of their decorative landscaping. River rock has a number of practical uses, and once properly installed it requires the least amount of maintenance of any ground cover and is a permanent landscape solution.
Groundcovers can add a whole new dimension of colour to your garden through their foliage, texture and abundant bloom. Many, with their trailing nature can soften hard stonework when tucked in crevices, or be encouraged to spill down the front of retained beds giving an “aged” feel.
Just because you don’t have deep pockets doesn’t mean you can’t get into agriculture. It’s a venture filled with both obstacles and opportunities.
