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 Landscapes by Lucin and Tourism Ireland present the Wild Atlantic Way Garden at Canada Blooms, a 1,400 square foot garden inspired by the landscape, history and culture of Ireland’s rugged and unspoiled west coast – bringing the beauty of Ireland to life at Canada Blooms!
ABOUT THE WILD ALTANTIC WAY
The Wild Atlantic Way is a wild and rugged step off the traditional tourist trail and the longest defined coastal touring route in the world. The journey promises to share the secrets of Ireland’s natural landscapes, traditions, history, music, culture, food and art.
During Canada Blooms visit the Wild Atlantic Way Garden and meet special guests from B+B Ireland, Shannon Heritage, Visit Derry, Air Canada Vacations and Royal Irish Tours.
On March 14th join Mark Cullen and Denis Flanagan at the Main Stage for their talk The Irish Way: Discover The Gardens of Ireland, and on March 17th join Tourism Ireland for St Patrick’s Day! Come to the Wild Atlantic Way garden for some Irish themed fun and entertainment. See Tourism Ireland’s Main Stage presentation at 3pm with the Irish Choral Society of Canada performing.
WIN A TRIP FOR FOUR TO THE WILD ATLANTIC WAY
Enter to win an unforgettable trip for you and three friends to travel the Wild Atlantic Way. This fantastic prize includes: Return airfare for four to Ireland with Air Canada rouge, accommodation, car rental and daily breakfasts for more details or to enter visit www.ireland.com/canadablooms. |
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We invite you to enjoy a Special VIP Evening Garden Tour, Wednesday March 19th ONLY.
Starting at 6:30 pm discover
the latest Trends in Container Gardening as only AM740's Garden Show host, Charlie Dobbin, knows how. Then experience the Gardens of Canada Blooms with a top notch tour guide...and don't forget your glass of wine. After the tour head out to visit the Garden Marketplace. Tickets for the evening event are $55 and includes all day entry to the festival and the National Home Show. Don't miss out! Buy your ticket today online or at the Festival Office onsite.
Picture by JulesDesign.ca, garden by D.A. Gracey and Associates. |
Garden Tour Ticket Winner
Congratulations to Lisa Brannan winner of 2 Morning Garden Tour tickets for Thursday March 20. |
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 Don't miss the Earthscape Dinosaur Preserve, where you will find one of the most unique and monstrously WILD creatures to have ever walked the face of the earth: Dinosaurs! Visitors, especially young ones, will want to climb over, crawl through and explore our WILD 31-foot Plesiosaurus. We have created both a sensory playground and a multi-generational amenity space.
Come and lose yourself in the art of Robert Bateman and the beauty of our Canadian wilderness!Bienenstock is proud to work again with Robert Bateman and the Canadian Wildlife Federation to reconnect Canadians with our roots in the forest. Nature is art, and Robert Bateman is Canada’s greatest living nature artist. The CWF will show visitors how to garden with wildlife in a responsible and sustainable manner.
Check out the Children's Birdhouses at the Toronto Flower Show.
Bob the Builder presented by Kidomo will be on the Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV on Friday March 15 at Noon as part of the National Home Show Speaker Series. Come by and enjoy an hour with Bob.
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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, Garden Solutions Series in salon 102, and the 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 a Master Gardener of Ontario, conveniently located near the Toronto Botanical Garden. These plant and garden experts can tackle any garden question you can throw at them. If coming 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 questions that are on your mind 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 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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 Owen Reeves
Presenting: Trees: The Gifts of Generations
In light of the recent ice storm in southern Ontario and the devastation caused by introduced species like the Emerald Ash Borer and Asian Long-horned Beetle, Owen will explore the value and importance of trees in our modern lives. In addition, Owen will share some of his favourite trees for urban and suburban landscaping, along with helpful tips on planting and maintenance.
Owen is on the Unilock Celebrity Stage on Friday March 21st at
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 The Canada Blooms New Plant/Product Showcase is back!
This is one of the highlights of the show. Featuring the newest and most innovative gardening, landscaping and outdoor products available from the Marketplace vendors as well new plants and plant varieties, the New Plant/Product Showcase is among the top destinations of visitors and the media at Canada Blooms.
This year's Showcase features new plant varieties from Rodger Tschanz and the University of Guelph,
a Living Wall from Hollander Landscaping, the MiniGarden Urban Green Revolution, the Regal Petticoat Maple from Turpetti, Helleborous and Heucherella varieties from Heritage Perennials, bulb varieties from Garden Imports, new products from Scotts and Jill Jensen and much more. |
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