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 Timeless...What’s Old is New Again.
"In 2013, Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association celebrates its 40th anniversary. To honour the occasion, members have collaborated on a garden reflecting the changes in garden use and design over the years. As you walk the garden path, enjoy the transition from natural, utilitarian function to a more contemporary, viewing garden. The theme of this year’s garden reflects the advancements of the horticultural industry over the years and the powerful message of sustainability,whether through food production or reusing materials. Stone, water, and plants are  elements that have been cornerstone building blocks of society over time, used to protect and feed loved ones or to provide a space to reflect and ponder."
Picture is a rendering of Landscape Ontario's 2013 Canada Blooms Garden. |
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Parklane Nurseries and Tourism Ireland celebrate The Gathering Ireland 2013 by presenting The Gathering Spring Garden at Canada Blooms, a 2,600 square foot lush green landscape designed to bring the beauty of Ireland’s culture, history and scenery to life. Venturing through a cliff wall into an intimate Gathering space visitors reconnect with the magic of people and nature. Experience the mystery of standing stones, dolmens and turloughes all set amongst misty green mounds encapsulating the splendor of The Emerald Isle in spring.
The Gathering is a year-long celebration of Ireland, its culture, heritage, sport, music and its people and features over 3,000 events and festivals taking place in towns, villages and cities across Ireland throughout 2013. 
“There is something very mysterious, mystical and magical about Ireland,” says Anna Van Maris garden designer and president at Parklane Nurseries who was inspired to create The Gathering Garden following a recent visit to Ireland. Check out her blog on www.parklane.on.ca for exclusive behind the scenes secrets in the making of this unforgettable garden.
During Canada Blooms visit The Gathering Garden and meet one of Ireland’s leading celebrity gardeners Trevor Edwards; discover more about B+B Ireland, South East Ireland and The National Trust; and enter a competition to win a scenic driving holiday of Ireland, courtesy of Royal Irish Tours. For further details about The Gathering visit www.ireland.com
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ASK THE EXPERTS:
Take in hours of seminars and demonstrations by Canada's industry experts on any or all of our 3 stages – Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV, Grey Power Garden Solutions Series in salon 102, and the Scotts Miracle-Gro Learning Stage – all located in Hall A, our knowledgeable presenters will be happy to keep you informed on the latest topics.
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Visit the Master Gardeners of Ontario, conveniently located at the Lowe's information kiosks. These plant and garden experts can tackle any garden question you can throw at them.
If you come on a Sunday -- don't miss Sit Down Sunday, your opportunity to have a 20 minute one on one consult with a Master Gardener.
Sign up online for your session.
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Stop by the Scotts Miracle-Gro booth and "Ask an Expert". Scotts Canada professionals are ready, willing and able to answer any questions about lawn care, growing vegetables, controlling pests and more.
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Talk to a member of a horticultural society. Gardeners Fare is located near the Toronto Flower Show and the Grey Power Garden Solutions Stage. These hort aficionados know what's what in the plant and flower world.
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Ask a Canada Blooms Garden Builder. They are the top in their industry and they would be happy to talk to you about their garden displays, landscaping and more. |
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For 75 years, the daffodil has been a powerful symbol of strength and courage in the fight against cancer.
Join us at Canada Blooms to welcome spring and celebrate life. Visit our booth at G13A to purchase a daffodil pin to wear during the month of April as a show of support for Canadians living with cancer.
For more information on the Canadian Cancer Society, visit: fightback.ca.
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 We are excited to announce that one of the magical features of The Toronto Flower Show will be a spring meadow complete with a mare & her foal … all made of flowers! This will be designed & constructed by members of the Garden Club of Toronto and will be a true showstopper. What a  perfect remedy to the March weather so come and have your picture taken with this magical floral design.
Picture is of the 2012 Flower Show Floral Carpet
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The International Competitors will be on the Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV on Monday, March 18 at 3pm-5pm. |
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 Step back, relax and discover a world of exotic tastes in the Twinings of London® Tea Tasting Area. No matter what your mood, Twinings has over 40 distinct and mouth watering varieties of tea for you to enjoy. Nine master blenders  travel the world seeking only the finest teas, spices, herbs and fruit infusions available, then expertly blend each one using techniques perfected for over 300 years. Whether you’re in the mood for a refreshing Black, soothing Green or flavorful herbal, enjoy every sip while you take in the breathtaking sights of Canada Blooms. Don't forget to sign up today for Twinings Tea Mails! |
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 “That Bloomin’ Neville!” CAFA, PFCI, is a highly talented floral Designer who is well known throughout the Canadian Industry for his creativity, flair, workmanship and entertaining personality. He has appeared on many national TV and radio talk shows across the country. His floral creations are loved by celebrities such as Rod Stewart, Glen Close, Kelsey Grammer, Princess Anne, and many show producers. Neville has also designed florals for the 1988 Winter Olympics, and the G-7 Halifax Summit Japanese and Soviet Delegations. Visit: mymothersbloomers.ca
Neville will show you how to create stunning floral creations the Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV and the Government of Ontario on Friday March 15 at 1pm, Saturday March 16 at 3pm and Sunday March 17 at 2pm.
Neville is presented by:
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 A Master Gardener, entrepreneur, and a man with a passion for landscapes, Grant has been gardening since he was 10 years old. He is the founder of Outdoor Home Staging: a unique take on the Landscape Maintenance business model. He partners with realtors, home owners selling their homes, and also those that aren’t selling but are looking for ways to increase curb appeal by changing or upgrading their landscapes. Grant sponsors and judges water wise landscape recognition programs, speaks on a wide variety of topics, publishes gardening articles, and is frequently quoted in the Homes Section of Sun Media Newspapers and on Chatelaine.com. For more information on Outdoor Home Staging, please visit www.outdoorhomestaging.com.
Grant will show you how to Increase Curb Appeal – Whether you are Selling, or NOT at the Master Gardener Stage, Monday March 18 at 11am.
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