Tapestry Garden boulevard planting
June 21st, 2025Six years ago, this busy corner was torn up for infrastructure upgrades. The soil is sandy loam (low water-holding capacity, low nutrient content) and the ...
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Sundaura Alford-Purvis’ abundant residential garden
July 12th, 2025This small, urban garden in the front and back yard is a blend of native and, mostly edible, introduced species. A “bit of a jungle,” this space is both an ...
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South Nepean Muslim Centre
July 26th, 2025CANCELLED I’m sorry to announce that we’ve had to cancel this garden tour due to unforeseen circumstances. We’re planning to schedule a visit next ...
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Gully at the Fletcher Wildlife Garden
August 9th, 2025In 2015, the FWG gully, which is visible from Prince of Wales Drive, was full of comfrey mixed with dog-strangling vine. That first summer, a small number of these ...
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Understanding your soil
August 23rd, 2025Blooming Boulevards online webinar From the ground up – your garden starts with the soil. Learn about your soil’s health and how it helps keep your ...
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Trillium Park community pollinator garden
August 23rd, 2025This pollinator garden consists of 200 plants representing 20 native species. It has an irregular polygon shape and covers a gently rising berm. It is situated ...
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École élémentaire publique Trille des Bois
September 6th, 2025In spring 2023, a pollinator garden and a rain garden totalling 92 square metres were installed at this school with the help of a City of Ottawa community ...
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Four-season beauty and biodiversity
September 13th, 2025Blooming Boulevards online webinar Learn how to create a habitat garden that works year-round! Discover how to extend the color and textural interest in your ...
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