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painting en plein airspend the day outside. learn techniques for composing a live outdoor scene and take home a completed painting.page 8

s u m m e r 2 0 1 4 (June, July, august, september)

Take Terrific WaTer PhoTos

native plantsgrow exotic world crops

Horticulture as therapyDiscover the potential of this versatile profession using garden and nature activities to promote health and wellbeing. page 4

WhaT’s NeWaT The TBG!

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TBG LecTure series

Groundbreaking food Gardensthursday, June 5 Niki JabbourJoin Niki Jabbour for a dynamic talk showcasing how easy it is to grow food. Learn innovative techniques and designs for gardens that supply a long season of homegrown fruits, vegetables and herbs, and see how food gardens can be just as beautiful as any ornamental space. Gain great ideas for a year-round salad garden, a gourmet potted patio, a fairytale kids’ garden, a pollinator plot and even a cocktail garden!

Generously supported by The W. Garfield Weston Foundation and The S. Schulich Foundation

Come early for a light dinner, visit the shop and check out the Summer Art Exhibition Opening in the Weston Family Library.

TBG Art Exhibition Opening: 6 to 7:15 p.m.Doors open for lecture: 6:30 p.m. Lecture: 7:30 p.m.

Members Free (Bring a Friend for $10); Public $25; students (with ID) $15. Door sales only.

Magic of the changing seasons: autumn into Winterthursday, september 11John MasseyNurseryman, plant breeder, collector and passionate gardener, John Massey has been the owner and guiding light of Ashwood Nurseries for the last 40 years. John’s beautifully illustrated talk features the perennials, shrubs and trees of his own 3 acre garden. Stunning images together with John’s expert knowledge, delivered with enthusiasm and humour, make this a talk not to be missed.

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courses & WorkshoPsan individual membership at the TBG is just $45 per year: save on adult programs and it pays for itself!

NaTureMedieval Midsummer saturday, June 21, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Public $32; Members $25 Celebrate the summer solstice through the traditions, fables and folklore of garlic, a “vulgar vegetable” that’s making its renaissance. Sample Four Thieves’ Vinegar, a Middle Ages recipe with garlic and herbs, and assess the potency of the garlic love potion recommended by ancient Roman naturalist, Pliny the Elder.[PG14S15] Liz Primeau

Birds and Beans thursday, July 24, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Public $25; Members $20Morning coffee is for the birds! Discover the impact your coffee choice has on different species of songbirds that appear in our backyards every summer. Learn from David Pritchard, co-owner and roaster at Birds and Beans Inc., how scientists, farmers and coffee roasters are working together to preserve the winter habitats of the intercontinental birds we share. [PG14S28] David Pritchard

Native Plants: Beautiful, important, Threatenedthursday, July 3, 7 to 8 p.m.Public $15; tBG and nAnPs Members $10

Learn how you can help to save our native plants in this lecture by Dr. John Oyston. The owner of Oak Hills Farm has re-created a 3 acre tallgrass prairie and planted an arboretum of 120 differ-ent native Ontario trees and shrubs. The property won a Garden Award from the North American Native Plant Society and John was declared a “Hero of the Moraine” by STORM (Save the Oak Ridges Moraine). [PG14S46] North American Native Plant Society

Leaf Tree Tenders Trainingsaturday, sept. 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., thursday, sept. 18, 6 to 9 p.m., and saturday, sept. 20, 6 to 9 p.m.Cost: $50; or $70 with Citizen Arborist manual (recommended).Learn more about tree planting, care and maintenance. Each class provides basic arboriculture training, both in- and outdoors. Includes interactive activities and a group tree planting. Presented by LEAF (Local Enhance-ment & Appreciation of Forests) in co-operation with the TBG. For more information and to register: www.yourleaf.org | 416-413-9244

GardeNiNGchoice Plants for the summer Gardenwednesday, June 11, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Public $40; Members $30Does your garden go limp after the first flush of spring? Get the inside scoop on knockout plants that per-form like a dream and will enhance your garden from the height of sum-mer into the cool days of early fall,

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with a special emphasis on little known, underused perennials and colourful shrubs.[PG14S07] Marion Jarvie

hugelkultur: Log Gardenssunday, June 22, 1 to 4 p.m.Public $40; Members $30Has this winter’s ice storm left you with fallen branches, a dead tree or old stump? This hands-on hugelkultur workshop will introduce the benefits and techniques of burying wood in mounded garden beds. You’ll walk away knowing more about how to help retain moisture naturally, build your soil’s fertility, improve drainage and reduce yard waste. Learn how hugelkultur fits into permaculture principles and why it’s a great way to help mitigate climate change at home.[PG14S16] Garden Jane

kokedama 201wednesday, July 2, 7 to 9 p.m. Public $70; Members $60Kokedama: Loosely translated “Koke” (moss) and “dama” (ball) has taken the TBG by storm. The Japanese have ele-vated the humble moss ball to high art. Try your hand at more challenging-to-grow plants like ferns or succulents, or start with something simpler if you are a beginner. Bring a friend to this hands-on workshop and build your own Kokedama to take home! Beginners welcome.[PG14S20] Joseph Delarge

July in the Jarvie Gardenwednesday, July 23, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Public $43; Members $35This is your chance to see a true plants-woman’s garden in full bloom! Join Marion in her Thornhill garden for tips on hot-weather care, creating colourful shade, pruning and dividing and moving plants. Do a summer assessment of your own garden and enjoy her flowering perennials, mixed borders and more! Plants available for sale. Appropriate for all levels. Directions will be provided. [PG14S26] Marion Jarvie

a Garden for all seasonswednesday, sept. 24, 2 to 4 p.m. rain date: Friday, sept. 26, 2 to 4 p.m.Public $40; Members $32 Join Paul Zammit, TBG’s Nancy Eaton Director of Horticulture for a detailed review of four-season garden-ing. Paul will share tips on bulb plant-ing and assorted pruning techniques, discuss how to highlight a garden’s bones and key design features. Enjoy a talk, tour and treats to take home on this special afternoon.[PG14S40] Paul Zammit

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Miraculous Mosses for Garden designmonday, september 29, 7 to 9 p.m.Public $32; Members $25More than just a ground cover, mosses are a diverse plant group offering great utilitarian value as well as stunning design potential. Learn how to identify and use various mosses and companion plants in exciting garden applications varying from a moss lawn to green moss accents on garden sculptures. The care and propagation of mosses for both sun and shade will be included. [PG14S42] Frank Kershaw

GardeN desiGNMinimalist Gardensthursday, June 12, 7 to 9 p.m.Public $32; Members $25Minimalist gardens are making their mark in Toronto’s changing housing market. Often complementing modern architecture, the minimalist garden presents a clean uncluttered look. This unique presentation will trace the roots of this movement, its adherents and garden design impacts. Don’t be fooled by the title. Minimal-ist gardens are complex precision-designed landscapes that inspire and challenge our garden perceptions.[PG13S08] Frank Kershaw

Garden design sketching for Beginnerssunday, July 6, 1 to 3 p.m. Public $32; Members $25If you’re ready to try your hand at garden design, this is the course for you. Begin-ning with basic design principles, Mau-reen will show you how to incorporate these ideas into your own sample design. A short guided tour through the TBG gardens will illustrate how garden design

principles are brought to life. [PG13S22] Maureen Hulbert

horTicuLTuraL TheraPyhorticulture as Therapysaturday, June 28, 1 to 3:30 p.m. Public $35; Members $30Gardeners know the uplifting power of plants. Horticultural Therapy builds on the scientific evidence of our innate con-nection with plants by using garden and nature activities to enhance the health and wellbeing of participants of all abili-ties. Discover the potential of this ver-satile profession and how it is used in social, vocational and therapeutic settings.[PG14S19] Margaret Nevett, HTR

horticultural Therapy intensivesaturday, sept. 20 and sunday, sept. 21, and saturdays, sept. 27 and october 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (sept. 27 to be held at allan gardens)Public $325, Members $290Required Text: $40 Horticulture As TherapyThis 20-hour professional development intensive in health care and promotion is designed for people interested in expand-ing their horticultural therapy knowledge. Learn how to design programs to improve the health and wellbeing of many unique populations. Develop career opportuni-ties using Horticultural Therapy to extend your practical knowledge of the intentional, social and therapeutic use of horticulture through plant, garden and nature activities. [PG14S38] Margaret Nevett, HTR[PG14S39] Horticulture As Therapy: A Practical Guide to Using Horticulture as a Therapeutic Tool, by Mitchell L. Hewson, HTM

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urBaN aGricuLTureMaster class: Groundbreaking food GardensFriday, June 6, 1 to 3 p.m.Public $40; Members $32Add Niki’s new book to your class! Public $20; Members $18Boost your production of veggies, fruits, berries and herbs–even in less-than-ideal conditions. This dynamic seminar highlights a handful of plans from Niki Jabbour’s latest book, Groundbreaking Food Gardens. Discover techniques for overcoming such common garden challenges as shade, sloped sites, lack of space and low pollinator populations as well as strategies for a non-stop, year round harvest! [PG14S05] Niki Jabbour[PG14S06] Groundbreaking Food Gardens

Biggs on figsthursday, June 12, 7 to 9 p.m.Public $32; Members $25 Add Steven’s book and a fig plant for an additional $28!So you didn’t think you could grow figs in a northern climate? Well you can–and you don’t need a greenhouse to do it. Fig

trees are actually very forgiving and will take a lot of stress. If you want the sim-ple truth about growing a crop of figs at home–along with hands-on experience propagating your own fig trees–this class is for you. Fig plants and Steven’s book Grow Figs Where You Think You Can’t will be available for sale.[PG14S09] Steven Biggs[PG14S10] Plant and Book

city chickswednesday, June 18, 7 to 9 p.m.Public $32; Members $25Discover the pleasures and perils of keeping backyard hens in the city and how to do it safely and humanely. The lure of fabulous fresh eggs is increas-ing the interest in backyard hens. This illustrated talk will explore the issues involved and discuss best practices, concerns and tips for keeping hens in the city. [PG14S13] Lorraine Johnson

The ark of Tastetuesday, June 24, 7 to 9 p.m.Public $43; Members $35Offered in partnership with Slow Food Toronto, The Ark of Taste project has scoured the world collecting small-scale quality foods that belong to the cultures, history and traditions of our global food heritage. Join Colette Murphy, owner of Urban Harvest to learn more about this project, the unique foods that make up our local palette like Red Fife wheat or miner’s lettuce, and take home seeds or seed-lings to try in your home garden.[PG14S18] Colette Murphy

World crops Made easythursday, July 24, 1 to 3 p.m. rain date: thursday, July 31, 1 to 3 p.m.Public $45; Members $37

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If you’ve walked by exotic-looking veg-gies at the market and wondered how they taste or how to cook them, look no further. Get to know exotic world crops grown here at the TBG. Learn their nutritional benefits and how to create delicious raw meals with long beans, compliment or calm the fire of chilies and reduce okra’s slime by pairing it with Chinese eggplant. Leave with an expanded palette, a full belly and help-ful tips on cultivating these beauties alongside your favorite garden veggies.[PG14S27] Selam Teclu

fLoraL desiGN floral design certificate This series of hands-on courses is

taught by accredited floral design judges from the Garden Clubs of Ontario and is suitable for both personal and pro-fessional interest. For more details and to register, please visit our website.

introduction to sogetsu ikebana

tuesdays, may 27 to June 17, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. (4 sessions) Public $230; Members $200Ikebana is the ancient Japanese art form of flower arranging. The Sogetsu School of Ikebana reflects the modern lifestyle and focuses on encounters between two ever-changing entities: humans and nature. Suitable for absolute beginners and students returning for a refresher (note: only one Ikebana credit is counted toward the certificate). Plant material provided. No prerequisites required.[PG14S03] Ada Hirschler

florals for dining alfrescothursday, June 5, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.Public $50; Members $40Eating outside is one of the treats

of the warmer weather. Join our work-shop to get inspired ideas for your table this summer. Plan a special occa-sion, like Father’s Day, as an outdoor event. A materials list will be provided. (This course does not apply towards the Floral Design Certificate).[PG14S04] Margaret Taylor

designing with Lilies, roses, orchids and

Tropicals tuesdays, July 8 to 29, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. (4 sessions)Public $170; Members $140Each session covers the unique characteristics in designing with these four elegant flower categories. Learn about their botany, relevance for design, proper care and more. Prerequisite: Basic Floral Design. [PG14S21] Pat Ware

Wildflower farm & florals Tour saturday, July 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Public $80; Members $65 Tour acres of wildflower gardens and meadows at Wildflower Farm in Cold-water, Ontario. Practice harvesting and floral decoration with fresh-cut summer-blooming prairie wildflowers and native grasses. Bring your own small vase, plus lunch and we’ll provide the rest! Driving directions and details will be provided. (This event does not apply towards the Floral Design Certificate program.)[PG14S25] Miriam Goldberger

introduction to floral design

wednesdays, sept. 10 to oct. 1, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. (4 sessions)Public $170; Members $140Learn how to select and condition flow-ers. Create a dazzling floral design each week using principles of design and

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colour. A materials list will be provided.[PG14S35] Pat Ware

designing with Glass thursdays, sept. 18 to oct. 9, 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Public $170; Members $140Glass containers perfectly complement the clean lines of contemporary design. Learn how to use the transparent and opaque qualities of glass to the best advantage in floral arrangements. Prerequisite: Basic Floral Design.[PG14S36] Margaret Taylor

PhoToGraPhy Please bring your fully charged digital camera to all classes.Photographing Watersunday, June 22, 3:30 to 5 p.m.Public $32; Members $25Dive into a creative approach photo-graphing waterfalls, reflections, droplets on petals, and more. Get inspired view-ing stunning water features outside in the gardens. Prerequisite: Foundations of Photography or higher. Recommend-ed equipment: DSLR, tripod, macro lens, polarizing or neutral density filter. [PG14S17] Ananda Korchynski

sunny floral Portraitswednesday, July 16, 1 to 4 p.m.Public $42; Members $35Develop the expertise to make beauti-ful photos of your beautiful blooms. Use light modifiers and simple porta-ble backgrounds to create outstanding images right from your own garden. [PG14S24] Mark Trusz

The Little World in your Garden wednesday, aug. 13, 1 to 4 p.m.Public $42; Members $35Begin in-studio to learn macro photo-

graphy techniques and then head out-side to explore the TBG gardens and find beauty in the little details. [PG14S29] Mark Trusz

digital Watercolour Prints saturday, aug. 16, noon to 5 p.m.Public $70; Members $55In this hands-on workshop you will take shots outside in the TBG gardens, transform them into digital watercolour images and print them on watercolour paper. Additional materials fee of $10.[PG14S30] Mark Trusz

Twilight in the Gardenwednesday, sept. 24, 6 to 8 p.m.Public $32; Members $25Bring your tripod and flashlights and see what happens in the garden after the sun sets. Learn how to use your external flash to balance light in the shadows. [PG14S41] Mark Trusz

arT Botanical art studio summerthursdays, June 19 to aug. 14 (9 weeks) 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Public $338; Members $270Develop your own style of botanical painting in this relaxed, studio-style class with our talented instructor whose work is currently on display in the library. Individual instruction is based on your level of expertise. Bring water-colour materials and an inspirational subject. Beginners welcome. Please contact the TBG for a materials list.[PG14S14] Leslie Staple

introduction to Painting en Plein airsaturday, July 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Public $135; Members $95The Ontario Plein Air Society (OPAS)

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leads you on a one-day exploration of the wonderful world of plein air paint-ing–painting outdoors. Suitable for studio or new artists seeking a great new way to paint. Learn techniques for com-posing a live scene. Discuss some of the practical aspects of plein air painting, learn tricks, and come away with a com-pleted painting. Please bring your own materials; a list will be provided.[PG14S24] Ontario Plein Air Society

Printmaking Workshop tuesdays, sept. 9 to oct. 28, 1 to 4 p.m. (7 sessions, no class sept. 30)Public $265; Members $210Be inspired by Liz Menard’s artwork currently on display in our library. Discover creative printmaking with an easy-to-use etching press and metal plates with water-based non-toxic inks offering numerous possibilities for beautiful art, from greeting cards to handmade artist’s books! Suitable for beginners. Additional materials fee $25.[PG14S34] Liz Menard

Botanical art studio fallthursdays, sept. 18 to nov. 27 (10 weeks, no class nov. 13), 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Public $375; Members $300Develop your own style of botanical painting in this relaxed, studio-style class with our talented instructor whose work is currently on display in the library. Individual instruction is based on your level of expertise. Bring water-colour materials and an inspirational subject. Beginners welcome, please contact the TBG for a materials list.[PG14S37] Leslie Staple

cancellation Policy: For refunds and transfers, cancellation must occur at least one week prior to the class start date and an administrative fee will apply. Please see our website for full details.

WeLLNessherbal Medicine Walk & remedy Makingtuesday, June 17, 6 to 9 p.m.Public $50; Members $40Take a guided walk to identify local plant medicine and learn how to gather herbs. Have fun making a nutritious herbal remedy to take home. A handout will be provided about the plants identified and their medicinal uses along with some very tasty herbal recipes to soothe your soul.[PG14S12] Danette Steele

yogaRejuvenating classes offered by Janet Croken encourage a balance between endurance, strength and flexibility. All levels welcome. Bring a yoga mat and towel.

summer session, mondays, June 23 to aug. 11 (7 classes, no class June 30 or aug. 4)• tAKe All seven clAsses[PG14S31] 4:30 to 6 p.m. OR[PG14S32] 6:30 to 8 p.m.Public $115; Members $90• WAlK-InDrop in anytime and try it out![PG14S33] $20 per class

Fall session, mondays, sept. 8 to nov. 17 (10 classes, no class oct. 13)• tAKe All ten clAsses[PG14S43] 4:30 to 6 p.m. OR[PG14S44] 6:30 to 8 p.m.Public $185; Members $150• WAlK-InDrop in anytime and try it out![PG14S45] $20 per class

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WesToN faMiLyLiBrarycanada’s largest private horticultural library, at TBG.Open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekends, noon to 4 p.m. | 416-397-1343 | librarydesk@toronto botanicalgarden.ca | Search the online library catalogue at torontobotanical garden.ca/library

TBG art GalleryRotating exhibitions are on view in the Library. Catch the summer art exhibition Tangled and Tame from June 5 to September 5.

exhibition opening: Tangled and Tamethursday, June 5, 6 to 7:15 p.m.FREE. TBG celebrates the summer with an exhibition by TBG botanical art instructor duo, printmaker Liz Menard and botanical watercolourist Leslie Staple. Tangled and Tame is a celebration of the natural beauty of the plants and flowers found in Toronto’s gardens, ravines and wild spaces as seen through two different viewpoints and media. Meet the artists and celebrate their work over light refreshments.

horticuLTure salon series: Beekeeping or Bustthursday, June 12, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Public $15; Members $10We’ve heard about the plight of honey-bees, but what about beekeepers? While city bees seem to be enjoying a slight advantage over their country cousins, Ontario’s beekeepers are fighting to save both the bees and their way of life. Join André Flys, commercial beekeeper and director at the Ontario Beekeepers’ Association for a look at the current state of bees and beekeeping and what we can all do to support these essential pollinators. [PG14S11] André Flys

summer reading clubmondays, July 7 to aug. 26, 2 to 3 p.m. FREE. Register online. Walk-ins welcome.Kids can sign out books, enjoy activities and story time and earn seeds to plant in the TBG garden. Come back each week to celebrate plants, reading and new friends.

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organic farmers’ Marketthursdays, 2 to 7 p.m.Shop for fresh, healthy local produce and delicious prepared foods. Come for groceries, stay for dinner, free Gardens of Song concerts from June 26 to Aug. 28 and chat with the farmers!

canada’s Garden days, friday through sunday, June 13 to 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Through the Garden Gate: hogg’s hollow–Where the river Meets the ravinesaturday, June 14 and sunday, June 15, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.one-Day Pass: Public $45; Members $40two-Day Pass: Public $60; Members $55 new one-Day student Pass (with ID) $25A gastro-garden experience featuring 19 private gardens with food trucks on Father’s Day weekend. Tickets are limited; advance purchase is rec-ommended. HST included.

My Big fab Gay Garden Weddingwednesday, June 25WorldPride Affiliate Event

edwards summer Music series: Gardens of songGenerously supported by the Edwards Charitable Foundation.thursdays, June 26 to aug. 28, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

FREE. Join us for ten concerts by an eclectic mix of popular artists, set in the natural beauty of the gardens or, in the event of rain, the Floral Hall.

harvest day celebrationsaturday, sept. 27, noon to 4 p.m.FREE. No registration required. Fall at its finest! Take a tour, check out hourly gardening demos or grab a bite at the Garden Café. Families can explore the Teaching Garden and harvest veggies for the North York Harvest Food Bank, plant garlic or get creative with TBGKids and DiscoverAbility.

day TriPs aNd sPeciaL Toursspectacular Gardens of Niagara thursday, June 19, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.Public $140; Members $125This special Niagara Region tour features a winery garden and wine tasting plus lovely private gardens that hug the Lake Ontario shoreline and Niagara Escarpment. Marvel at rose, clematis and tropical collections, a secluded sunken Japanese garden, an innovative water feature and rare Carolinian plants. Enjoy lunch at the Lakehouse Restaurant with its stun-ning view of Lake Ontario.[PG14S01] Frank Kershaw

spindleTree Gardens thursday, July 10, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.Public $130; Members $110

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the tBG offers year-round learning experiences for all ages including programs, garden tours, nature day camps and field trips, along with the Weston Family library, canada’s largest private horticultural library. toronto Botanical Garden is a registered charity no. Bn11922 7486 r0001. For more information, visit torontobotanicalgarden.ca or call 416-397-1341.

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visit Most Wonderful Gardens and countries in 2015 with Gardeningtours.comJoin us in 2015 as we discover Singapore/Bali, China Peony Festival, Australia and, as always, Chelsea with Paris/ London and the Chelsea Flower Show. All tours for 2014 are fully booked. Small group tours. 1-866-642-7120 | gardeningtours.com | [email protected]

Gardens, history, art, food & Wine!Join Paul Zammit in October 2014 on his exciting Splendors of Eastern Sicily Garden Tour. Our 2015 tours are

coming soon, including Paris with Marjorie Harris in Spring 2015. For details or mailing list registration, contact linda@travel specifics.com | 1-888-823-5849 | www.travelspecifics.com

Garden Tours with Margaret dailey-Plouffe. Tours that exceed your expectations. June: Ireland – WAFA; July: Hudson Valley; August: Chicago & Frank Lloyd Wright; September: Provence and Bordeaux | [email protected] | 416-746-7199 | www.hnatravels.com

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One of Canada’s great gardens, this unique 15-year-old attraction in Tamworth, Ontario has earned acco-lades for its innovative design features and spell-binding mix of outstanding plantsmanship with garden architec-ture. Tour 20 acres of formal, con-temporary and natural gardens woven into an idyllic country setting that includes an orangery, locust allée and amphitheatre in addition to walled, terraced classical English and croquet court gardens. Enjoy lunch in SpindleTree’s Tea Room.[PG14S02] Frank Kershaw

royal york rooftop Tour and Gourmet Luncheontuesday, July 15, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Public $135; Members $120Join hosts Marjorie Mason and executive chef Collin Thornton at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel for a tour of its innovative rooftop garden and beehives. Enjoy a decadent three-course lunch at EPIC, the hotel’s Four Diamond-rated restaurant. Space is limited.[PG14S23] Marjorie Mason and Collin Thornton

support TBG and mention that you saw it here! a portion of tBG registrations for these trips support our programs.