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GardeninGHelleborus and companion Plants Tuesday, march 31, 7 to 9 p.m.Public $32; Members $25The earliest treasures to emerge from winter, hellebores and their companions, bring life to spring gardens. Join Marion Jarvie for a look at different hellebore varieties and their care, culture and siting in every garden. [PG15P25] Marion Jarvie

Perennials: a complete GuideThursdays, april 2 to 23, 7 to 9:30 p.m. (4 sessions)Public $160; Members $135Whether you are a new or intermediate gardener, join perennial grower Jeff Mason, of Mason House Gardens to learn about perennials from the ground up. Jeff will cover design techniques, propagation, plant selection for difficult sites and how to create colour through-out the year. [PG15P10] Jeff Mason

cutting edge Garden PlantsTuesday, march 17, 7 to 9 p.m.Public $32; Members $25Get ready to jazz up your garden with new introductions from the Europe and the United States. Marion will shower you with the best plants from her travels, highlighting shrubs, perennials, annuals

The Toronto Botanical Garden is proud to present the Winter 2015 TBG Lecture Series. Come early to grab a light dinner or visit TBG’s Garden Shop for great member discounts. Bistro opens 5:30 p.m. Doors open 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.

living landscapes: Putting Back the layersThursday, Feb. 5Rick DarkeThe richness of life in any landscape is linked

to the richness of its layers. This is true for both people and wildlife. Author, photographer and landscape ethicist Rick Darke will reveal the layers in a mix of suburban and urban landscapes and describe how to conserve, create and manage them for beauty, biological diversity and liveability.

Plant stories from the Gardiner, Botanical imagery in clayThursday, april 9Kelvin Browne

The Gardiner Museum, Canada’s national museum of ceramics, has a beautiful collection of objects referenc-ing images of nature, plants and gar-dens. Join Kelvin Browne, former VP Communications at the ROM and now Executive Director and CEO of the Gardiner, to explore the botanical bent of the Gardiner’s enchanting collection.

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and tropicals that will look great and perform like a dream. [PG15P04] Marion Jarvie

spring in the Jarvie Garden Tuesday, april 28, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Public $43; Members $35Meet in Marion’s home garden for an overview of seasonal and structural interest. Marion will cover soils and mulch, pruning, planting and placement, plus the care and feeding of new plants. [PG15P24] Marion Jarvie

Garden desiGnreno Your GardenSunday, Feb. 22, 1 to 3 p.m.Public $32; Members $25Maureen Hulbert, of Down to Earth Gardens and Design, leads this mid-winter primer on kick-starting your overgrown garden. Learn to prune fear-lessly to reveal your garden’s bones, edit its beds and play with the new spaces to bring in colour, light and form.[PG15W16] Maureen Hulbert new Perennials @ HomeSaturday, Feb. 28, 1 to 3 p.m.Public $32; Members $25Explore the space where aesthetics and ecology meet in your garden. Join gardener and The New Perennialist blogger Tony Spencer to discover a range of modern methods to create naturalistic perennial compositions in your backyard.[PG15W20] Tony Spencer

Garden design 101 monday, march 23, 1 to 3 p.m.Public $32; Members $25Bring graph paper and a sharp pencil to this hands-on introduction to the principles of great garden design.

Frank will impart time-saving tips and graphic design and photography tech-niques to redesign your garden for structure, form and colour.[PG15P07] Frank Kershaw

Planting design: the Modern MatrixSaturday, april 11, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Public $65; Members $55Join The New Perennialist blogger Tony Spencer to learn the inner work-ings of Piet Oudolf ’s approach to perennial planting design. Practice your drawing skills and learn how to combine layers of native perennials and hardy grasses to create a vibrant plant matrix that supports full-cycle gardening and transitional spaces.[PG15P17] Tony Spencer

Garden design certificate Offered in partnership with George Brown College, this certificate takes a practical approach to designing gardens and landscapes for personal or professional interest. coned.george brown.ca/gardening |416-415-5000, ext. 2092 | [email protected]

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urBan aGriculturediY sauerkraut Thursday, Feb. 26, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.Public $32; Members $25Ontario farmers harvest fresh food year round. Join TBG’s foodie-fanatic Rebecca Lamb to beat the winter blues and support your gut flora with homemade fermented foods. Meet local farmers. Make your own deli-cious sauerkraut using just cabbage and salt and take it home to enjoy![PG15W17] Rebecca Lamb

farmers’ Market tour & tastingFirst Thursday of the month, 5:30 p.m. Free Take an “insiders” guided tour of the market, meet the farmers and enjoy a seasonal cooking demonstration with complimentary tastings.

Horticulture lecture series

Explore the landscape where horticul-ture and culture intersect in this new daytime lecture series every third Thursday of the month. Light refresh-ments included. each session: Public $28; Members $22Take all THree[PG15W13] Public $80; Members $60

Great Gardens of the WorldThursday, Feb. 19, 1 to 2:30 p.m.Every garden has a story to tell. Join garden journalist Veronica Sliva as she transports you to the world’s most intriguing gardens. Through lively dialogue and gorgeous images, Veronica will open the gates and reveal their stories.[PG15W14] Veronica Sliva

reviving rare Plants at the riverwood conservancyThursday, march 19, 1 to 2:30 p.m.The northernmost part of Canada’s eastern deciduous forest, the

Carolinian zone, hosts numerous rare native wildflowers. Many are endangered due to loss of habitat, or years of over-harvesting from the wild. Join Nina Barabas, co-author of Wildflowers of Riverwood, to explore the impacts of including them in our gardens. Offered in partnership with the North American Native Plant Society.[PG15P06] Nina Barabas

saving seeds in the city: from aster to Zucchini Thursday, april 16, 1 to 2:30 p.m.Learn how seed libraries work with Brendan Behrmann, Chief Librarian of the Toronto Seed Library. Explore basic seed saving, seed freedom, cleaning and storage, plus advanced techniques like how to plan seed gardens, and how to deal with biennials & hard-to-save seeds. Bring your questions and expertise, and pick up free seeds![PG15P22] Brendan Behrmann

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urBan BeekeePinGBeekeePinG seriesIncluding in-class and “in-hive” com-ponents, this series provides grounding in basic beekeeping. Please choose Group A (more weekdays) or Group B (more weekends) when registering. Some sessions combine both groups.Instructors: Mylee Nordin, Cathy Kozma, Oliver Couto and Paul Zammit.Group A: [PG15P08] Public $300; Members $240Group B: [PG15P09] Public $300; Members $240

session 1: intro to Bees & Hive Buildinggroups a & B: Sunday march 29, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Work Bee 2 to 4 p.m.)Learn the importance of bees to the environment and the history of the

modern beehive. Explore hive-building equipment, beekeeping suits, smokers and hive-check tools. Join us for an optional equipment-building “work bee” in the afternoon.

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HOrticultural tHeraPYHt certificate ProgramThe Horticultural Therapy Certificate offers a comprehensive look at the prin-ciples and practices of the professional use of horticulture as therapy. This four-part program focuses on the core skills and knowledge recommended for HT education by the Canadian Horticultural Therapy Association (CHTA).

Ht certificate Part two: the therapeutic Horticulture ProfessionalWeekends, Feb. 28 & march 1, march 7 & 8, march 21 & 22 & Saturday, march 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Using horticulture as a therapeutic modality requires program planning designed to achieve specific goals and

objectives. Learn to develop programs and treatment plans that are directly related to reducing a client’s presenting problems and symptoms. Create HT programs that are supported and validated by documenta-tion through assessment, progress notes and program evaluation, and communi-cated to inter-professional team members and service funders. Understand the needs of unique populations, develop appropri-ate HT program proposals and explore funding sources. Seasonal HT activities involve hands-on horticulture experience in propagation, organic and edible gardening techniques. Public $600; Members $550Required Text: Horticulture as Therapy $60[PG15W18] Margaret Nevett, HTR[PG15W19] Horticulture as Therapy; Principles and Practice, Sharon P. Simson, and Martha C. Straus, eds.

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session 2: design & Plant a Pollinator Gardengroups a & B: Saturday, april 25 or Sunday, april 26, 1 to 4 p.m. rain date: Saturday, may 2, 1 to 4 p.m. How does the TBG keep our bees happy? We plant a pollinator garden right on their doorstep! Learn the best plants to provide optimum bee nutrition throughout the growing season. Do some planting in the TBG Pollinator Garden and receive plant lists and tips.

session 3: Plan the season & spring Hive checkgroup a: Sunday, may 24, 1 to 4 p.m. rain date: Sunday, may 31, 1 to 4 p.m.group B: Wednesday, June 3, 1 to 4 p.m. rain date: Wednesday, June 10, 1 to 4 p.m.Experience a typical beekeeping season, planning considerations, pitfalls and remedial options. Learn about safety in the bee yard, don your beekeeping gear and take your first look into a hive by participating in a hive check.

session 4: the summer Hive checkgroup a: Sunday, June 28, 1 to 4 p.m. rain date: Sunday, July 5, 1 to 4 p.m.group B: Wednesday, July 8, 1 to 4 p.m. rain date: Wednesday, July 15, 1 to 4 p.m.Learn to handle hive equipment and identify the queen, worker and drone bees. Check out how the hives’ honey stores are coming along. Learn to identify signs of parasites and organic strategies to deal with them.

session 5: the Honey Harvestgroups a & B: Sunday, aug. 16,

Noon to 4 p.m. rain date: Sunday, Sept. 6, Noon to 4 p.m.This is the most exciting time of the beekeeping season where bees and beekeepers share the bounty. Learn to sort and pull capped honey frames, remove wax cappings, extract liquid honey from the honeycomb using an extractor, clean frames and return spun frames to the hive.

session 6: Put the Bees to Bedgroup a & B: Sunday, Nov. 22, 1 to 4 p.m.In this final session, learn to do a final check for any parasites that may harm the hive during the winter, wrap the hives and get the bees ready for winter.

urban Beekeeping certificate Proficiency testSunday, Sept. 20, 1 to 4 p.m. rain date: Sunday, Sept. 27, 1 to 4 p.m. Public $50; Members $40For past graduates and current students who have attended all classes. Complete this in-class exam/and in-field proficiency check and earn an Urban Beekeeping Certificate from TBG. [PG15BKCP] Mylee Nordin, Cathy Kozma, Oliver Couto

natureanimal tracking & identificationSunday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m. to NoonPublic $32; Members $25Join professional naturalist Lee Earl to explore the winter garden and forest to get to know the tracks and trails around you. Delve deeper into the lives of the animals as we look for evidence of activity. No experience required. Dress for the weather.[PG15W15] Lee Earl


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Winter Weed idSunday, march 8, 1 to 3 p.m.Public $32; Members $25Learn to identify winter weeds by sharp-ening your observation skills to reveal the beauty inherent in a winter field: seed heads, stalks and form. Includes hands-on indoor and outdoor components. Partici-pants will receive handy field references for four habitats. Dress for the weather.[PG15P03] Liz Hood

flOral desiGnAll courses can be applied to the Floral Design Certificate unless otherwise indicated. Course fees do not include flowers or supplies.

Basic floral designWednesdays, Feb. 4 to 25,

6:30 to 9:30 p.m.(4 sessions)Public $170; Members $140In this follow-up to Introduction to Floral Design, gain in-depth knowledge of plant material and design techniques. Create more complex designs such as columnar line, line mass and asymmetri-cal triangular mass. Discover what floral judges are looking for in an award- winning design. Materials list will be e-mailed prior to course start date. Pre-requisite: Introduction to Floral Design. [PG15W11] Ursula Eley

Modern design Wednesdays, april 8 to 29,

6:30 to 9:30 p.m. (4 sessions)Public $170; Members $140Learn about the groundbreaking designs developed in the freedom-seek-ing 1960s, such as parallel, satellitic, synergistic, underwater and duo designs. Prerequisites: Introduction to Floral Design and Basic Floral Design.[PG15P11] Margaret Taylor

introduction to floral design

Thursdays, april 9 to 30, 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 colour. Materials list to be supplied.[PG15P15] Celia Roberts

floral design certificateThis 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 professional interest. torontobotanicalgarden.ca | 416-397-1341.

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artBotanical art studio WinterThursdays, Jan. 15 to march 19, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (10 sessions) Develop your own botanical painting style in this relaxed, studio-style class. Individual instruction from Leslie Sta-ple is based on your level of expertise. Work at your own pace. All levels wel-come. Bring watercolour materials and an inspirational subject.Full SeSSioN – TeN ClaSSeS[PG15W01] Public $375; Members $300HAlF sessIon – FIve clAsses[PG15W02] Public $203; Members $162

Botanical art studio springThursdays, april 9 to June 11, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (10 sessions) Develop your own botanical painting style in this relaxed, studio-style class. Individual instruction from Leslie Staple is based on your level of exper-tise. Work at your own pace. All levels welcome. Bring watercolour materials and an inspirational subject.Full SeSSioN – TeN ClaSSeS[PG15P13] Public $375; Members $300HAlF sessIon – FIve clAsses[PG15P14] Public $203; Members $162

PHOtOGraPHYBring your own fully charged digital camera.

digital Watercolour Prints Sunday, march 1, Noon to 5 p.m.Public $70; Members $55Bring your favourite garden pictures, transform them into digital watercolour images and print them on watercolour paper. Each student will go home with two beautiful prints. Additional materi-als fee of $10.[PG15P01] Mark Trusz

foundations of PhotographyFriday, april 10, 1:30 to 5:30 p.m.Public $55; Members $45Learn to use your digital camera with confidence! Learn the basics of digital photography in a friendly atmosphere, including demos and guided exercises. [PG15P16] Mark Trusz

digital Botanical art PrintsSunday, april 26, Noon to 5 p.m.Public $70; Members $55Take shots of a botanical specimen, transform them into digital botanical sketch images and print them. Each student will go home with two striking botanical prints. Additional materials fee of $10.[PG15P23] Mark Trusz


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WellnessYoga: Wintermondays, Jan. 12 to march 23 (no class on Feb. 16) (10 sessions)Combining different yoga styles, these rejuvenating classes encourage a balance between endurance, strength and flexibility. All levels welcome. Bring a yoga mat and towel.• tAKe All ten clAsses[PG15W06] 4:30 to 6 p.m.[PG15W07] 6:30 to 8 p.m.Public $185; Members $150tAKe AnY FIve clAsses[PG15W08] Public $100; Members $80• WAlK-InDrop in and try it out![PG15W09] $20 per classInstructor: Janet Croken

Yoga: springmondays, april 13 to June 22 (No class on may 18) (10 sessions)Combining different yoga styles, these rejuvenating classes encourage a balance between endurance, strength and flexibility. All levels welcome. Bring a yoga mat and towel.Take all TeN ClaSSeS[PG15P18] 4:30 to 6 p.m.[PG15P19] 6:30 to 8 p.m.Public $185; Members $150tAKe AnY FIve clAsses[PG15P20] Public $100; Members $80WAlK-InDrop in and try it out![PG15P21] $20 per classInstructor: Janet Croken

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canada’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@ torontobotanicalgarden.ca.neW! Search the online library catalogue at torontobotanicalgarden.ca/library

tBG Book clubLast Wednesday of every month, 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Weston Family Library. FREE; Open to TBG and Book-Lovers Members only.Discuss books with a gardening theme. To register, and for more info, contact Jan Neuman: [email protected] | 416-656-8246.


drop-in library story timemondays, 11:20 to 11:40 a.m. Free.Weekly nature stories and songs for children, ages 1 to 3 recommended.

tBG art GalleryRotating exhibitions are on view in the Library. See the Student Exhibition from Feb. 5 to May 24, 2015.

tBG student Botanical art exhibition OpeningWeston Family LibraryThursday, Feb. 5, 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. freeOur instructors are some of the best artists in Canada–and so are our students! Come celebrate the work of our talented photography and botanical art students over wine and nibbles, and meet both students and art instructors.


GardeninG On tHe WeBUse the Web to enhance your horticul-tural knowledge and share your garden with family, friends and the world! If you can bring your own laptop, please let us know. All skill levels are welcome. Sessions presented by a TBG Librarian.each session: public $25; members $20

Preparing the GroundThursday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m. to Noon Start at the beginning with web browsers and search engines. Discover tips and tricks to easily find what you’re looking for–and what to ignore–on the Web. If you don’t already have an e-mail account, we’ll set one up and teach you how to use it. [PG15W12]

cultivating knowledgeThursday, march 5, 1 to 3 p.m. The Internet is rich with information


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Garden tOurs that exceed your expectations with Margaret dailey-PlouffeWatch for special announcement of Newfoundland Tour | MARCH: Philadelphia Flower Show | APRIL: Washington Cherry Blossoms plus DC Gardens | MAY: Berlin/Prague/Vienna/Budapest | JUNE: New York City | JULY: Quatre Vents & Reford, Quebec Garden Tour | AUGUST: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater. 416-746-7199 | www.hnatravels.com

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refund/cancellation Policy: For refunds and transfers, cancella-tion 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.

Gardens, neighbourhoods & cuisine!Join David Hobson on April 14 for a wonderful ‘Tulips and Windmills’ Viking River Cruise. On April 28 enjoy Paris in Springtime… Gorgeous Gardens and Great Neighbourhoods. Limited availability on these delightful small group tours. travelspecifics.com | 1-888-823-5849 | linda@travel specifics.com

BloggingThursday, april 2, 1 to 3 p.m. Learn how to create your own blog and share your knowledge, passion and interest with the world. This session will introduce you to WordPress, Blogger and Tumblr to easily build your blog, create posts and add photos, tags and hyperlinks. [PG15P12]

Garden travel

sources that can help you answer a question or solve a problem. Learn about horticulture databases and free online resources and open up a whole new world of possibilities for finding gardening information, ideas and inspiration. [PG15P02]

Managing Photographs Thursday, march 19, 10 a.m. to Noon Learn how to upload and share digital photos with family and friends. Explore photo sharing with Photobucket, Flickr and Facebook. Bring some of your photos on a laptop or USB key. [PG15P05]

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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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Get the Jump on springSaturday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beat the winter blues at our annual open house for horticultural societies with live displays, free gardening advice, talks, demonstrations and flo-ral design competition. Enjoy lunch in the Jump Café and browse specialty vendors, artisans and the Garden Shop. FREE

Organic farmers’ Market Enjoy fresh produce, preserves, baked goods and ready-to-eat treats all win-ter! Visit the market in the main lobby from 2 to 7 p.m. every Thursday.

save tHe date! MARk YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE ExCITING SPRING EVENTS AT TBG• canada Blooms, March 13-22, Direct energy centre, toronto• tBG Plant sale, May 7-10• Woman to Woman, tuesday, May 26• through the Garden Gate, saturday and sunday, June 13-14

tBG day trips with frank kershaw: sneak preview!• return to niagara tour: Thursday, may 28• Garden lovers tour of Waterdown, greensville and Flamborough: Thursday, June 18• city and country Gardens of peel: Thursday, July 16.To reserve seats in advance contact Sue Hills: tourguides@toronto botanicalgarden.ca

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