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PROGRAM GUIDE • COURSES

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SPRING/SU MMER 2016 (MAY, J UNE , J ULY, AUGUST)

GROW IT, EAT IT & DRINK IT, TOO!

WHAT’S NEW AT THE TBG!PROVIDE POLLINATOR HABITATLearn how to entice bees, butterflies and other pollinators to your garden. Page 5

HERBAL CORDIALS: SIP & STROLL WILD FOOD

FORAGING IN THE CITY

NO FUSS BACKYARD FRUITGrow your own berries and other fruit for preserves, pies and juice. Page 3

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2 For program & presenter details, see torontobotanicalgarden.ca or call 416-397-1341

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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 $15; Students (with ID) $12. Door sales only.

The Toronto Botanical Garden is proud to present this spring lecture and book launch. Come early to grab a light din-ner or visit TBG’s Garden Shop for great member discounts.

Two Forces of Nature: Weather and WomenThursday, May 5Mark LairdFor the past 30 years, historian and garden conservator Mark Laird has been changing the way historic gardens in England are restored and replanted. In his lecture, Mark will illustrate how the environmental focus of his new book A Natural History of English Gardening (2015) is being applied to garden conservation. He will also emphasize the historic role of women in gardens.

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GARDENINGSpring in the Jarvie GardenWednesday, May 11, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Public $38; Members $28Meet in Marion’s home garden for a spring overview of plants of seasonal and structural interest. She’ll provide a refresher on soils and mulch, review the three P’s of pruning, planting and placement, cover the care and feeding of new plants and answer your tough-est garden questions.[PG16S02] Marion Jarvie

Hardy Exotic PlantsWednesday, May 18, 1 to 3:30 p.m. Public $28; Members $22Exotic ornamentals can bring big flare to a garden but not everything can survive our Canadian winters. Find out how to wow your neighbours with exotic plants that will come back again and again with little effort. [PG16S05] Marion Jarvie

Hillside & Slope Gardening 101Tuesday, May 24, 7 to 9 p.m.Public $28; Members $22Sloping lots are often considered design nightmares and dealt with improperly. With guidance from one of TBG’s superstar garden instructors, turn your slope into a positive feature with the right design and plant choices. Frank

will share his decades of design experi-ence to help you plan the best garden for your sloping lot.[PG16S08] Frank Kershaw

No Fuss Backyard FruitThursdays, June 2 & 9, 6:30 to 8 p.m.Public $45; Members $40Learn how to grow your own fruit for preserves, pies and juice—all without the fuss that many tree fruits demand. This class focuses on three often-forgot-ten crops: currants and gooseberries; elderberries; serviceberries and more (think yellow raspberries, ground cherries and plum hedges—oh my!) If you’ve ever wondered if you could replace store-bought juice with your own, this two-session class is for you.[PG16S15] Steven Biggs

An individual membership at the TBG is just $45 per year. Save on adult programs and it pays for itself!

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The Particulars of Pollination Tuesday, June 7, 6:30 to 8 p.m.Public $28; Members $22To celebrate the Toronto Botanical Garden’s new seed library, we are offering a seed-related course each season. Join Larry Peterson, co-author of When is a ‘Flower’ not a Flower and other intriguing questions about plants, to enhance your understanding of polli-nation and the subsequent events that take place in seed development. This is a great opportunity to brush up on your botany. The author’s book will be avail-able for purchase, and one free seed pack will be given to each participant.[PG16S17] Larry Peterson

Choose Best Perennials for Your GardenThursday, July 7, 7 to 9:30 p.m. Public $28; Members $22Feeling overwhelmed by the amount of choice at the nursery? Join Marion Jarvie and benefit from her decades of experience growing the right perennials in the right places. Marion will cover design, propagation, plant selection for difficult sites and the best way to ensure vibrant colour throughout the year. She will also introduce students to exciting new perennials. [PG16S27] Marion Jarvie

Harebell and Bee Balm

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GARDEN DESIGNProvide Pollinator Habitat in Your GardenThursday, May 26, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Public $32; Members $25Want to attract monarch butterflies to your garden? How about bees and hummingbirds? In this course, experienced garden designer Maureen Hulbert will introduce you to the right plants and habitat to entice butterflies, bees and a whole host of other pollinators to your garden.[PG16S09] Maureen Hulbert

Design & Plant a Medicine GardenThursday, May 26, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Public $32; Members $25Learn how to design, plant and care for an herb garden and how to harvest and use your garden herbs for health and wellness. Students will enjoy an herbal tea tasting as well as a seed-planting activity, and will go home with a garden plan, adapted as needed for backyard or balcony. [PG16S13] Danette Steele

Grow it, Eat it & Drink it, Too!Wednesday, June 15, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Public $45; Members $40Quench your thirst with homegrown flavours from the garden. Paul Zammit, TBG’s Nancy Eaton Director of Horticulture, will introduce you to herbs, vegetables, annuals, perennials and native plants that make delightful infusions. This class will include an indoor component and the planting of your own mixed cocktail planter. A 12-inch pot and plant material will be provided. Please bring your own gloves. [PG16PS18] Paul Zammit

Trees & Shrubs in the Garden Wednesday, June 22, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Public $28; Members $22Planting a tree is a big commitment as it will most likely outlive you, as will many shrubs. To help you choose species that suit your garden, land-scaper Maureen Hulbert will guide your tree and shrub selection, discuss how to best garden around existing trees and shrubs and how to care for them so that they live a long and fruitful life. [PG16S24] Maureen Hulbert

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

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HT Certificate ProgramThe Horticultural Therapy Certificate offers a comprehensive look at the principles and practices of the profes-sional use of horticulture as therapy. This four-part program focuses on the core skills and knowledge recommend-ed for HT education by the Canadian Horticultural Therapy Association (CHTA). This is an on-going program with new sessions at various times.

HT Certificate Module Three:Horticultural Therapy Techniques and Settings(for Group B students)Weekends, May 28 & 29, June 11 & 12, 25 & 26 and Saturday, July 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Session planning, with groups or one-on-one, involves adapting activities to meet diverse needs and developing methods to evaluate progress. Learn to create therapeutic environments using tools and techniques that enable people of all abilities to participate in HT activities, indoors and out, year round. Explore budgeting and sourcing of plants and materials. Horticulture expertise includes greenhouse management, raised beds and container gardening, and selecting and grow-

ing plants for creative botanical arts and crafts.Public $625; Members $575[PG16S11] Margaret Nevett, HTR

HT Certificate Module Two:The Therapeutic Horticulture Professional(for Group C students)Weekends, July 23 & 24, Aug. 6 & 7, 20 & 21 and Saturday, Aug. 27, 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 directly related to reducing a client’s presenting problems and symptoms. Create HT programs supported and validated by documen-tation through assessment, progress notes and program evaluation, and communicated to inter-professional team members and service funders. Understand the needs of unique populations, develop appropriate HT program proposals and explore funding sources. Seasonal HT activities involve hands-on horticulture experience in propagation, organic and edible gardening techniques. Public $625; Members $575[PG16S32] Margaret Nevett, HTR

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URBAN AGRICULTUREBackyard ChickensThursday, May 26, 6:30 to 8 p.m.Public $20; Members $15Join Toronto writer and chef Signe Langford to learn the joys and chal-lenges of backyard chickens. In her new book, Happy Hens & Fresh Eggs: Keeping Chickens in the Kitchen Garden, she offers tips on raising happy hens right here in Toronto, plus 100 ways to cook the delicious, fresh eggs they produce. This course is a great oppor-tunity to learn about chicken keeping and make food connections. Signe’s book will be available for sale at the special price of $20.[PG16S10] Signe Langford

Food Foraging in the City Thursday, Aug. 11, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Public $20; Members $15For delicious local food, think beyond garden veggies and explore Toronto’s wilder spaces. Nutritious and delicious wild foods grow all over the city, but it’s important to know what city regulations allow, how to harvest sustainably and—most importantly—what NOT to eat. Each participant will enjoy a wild snack and take home a recipe.[PG16S35] Karen Stephenson

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Rye’s Homegrown Rooftop Field TripSaturday, Aug. 13, 10 a.m. to NoonPublic $15; Members $10Join Arlene Throness, Ryerson University’s Urban Agriculture Coordinator, on a tour of the university’s ¼ acre rooftop farm.

In 2015, nearly four tonnes of vegetables and herbs were harvested from this rooftop oasis and distributed to campus kitchens, a local farmer’s market and farm volunteers. This is inspiration at its finest! [PG16S36] Arlene Throness

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URBAN BEEKEEPINGApitherapy: Health from the HiveThursday, June 23, 7:30 to 9 p.m.Public $28; Members $22Learn the benefits of honey, pollen, propolis, royal jelly, beeswax and bee venom, not only for honey bees, but for our health, too! Join TBG bee-keeping instructor and manager of The Bee Shop, Oliver Couto, as he discusses the many ways hive products have traditionally been used to treat ailments and support good health. Taste honey, try samples of apitherapy products and go home with recipes.[PG16S26] Oliver Couto

NATUREBringing Nature HomeThursday, May 12, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Public $15; Members $10Learn how to combine your love of nature with your enthusiasm for garden-ing to create a space that serves all community members—human and otherwise. Native plant geek Colleen Cirillo will deliver a photo-rich presentation that covers plant choice, garden design and maintenance. [PG16S03] Colleen Cirillo

Spring Tree Tour: Mount Pleasant CemeterySaturday, May 14, 10 a.m. to NoonPublic $20; Members $15Explore the variety of unusual trees and shrubs thriving in the city’s famous 140-year-old Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Meet at the Mount Pleasant entrance office building and enjoy a brisk stroll, stopping to discover the unique horti-cultural components of the cemetery arboretum in spring. Identify budding trees and rare species of significant age. Enjoy the colours of spring and discover how to include any of these varieties in your garden.[PG16S04] Frank Kershaw


FLORAL DESIGNThis 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.

Creative Floral DesignWednesdays, May 4 to 25,

6:30 pm. to 9:30 p.m. Public $190; Members $155Use what you’ve learned from Funda-mentals I & II and explore the ground-breaking designs developed in the freedom-seeking 1960s. Creative design styles such as parallel, satellitic, synergistic, underwater and duo-designs will have you thinking outside the vase. Prerequisites: Floral Design Fundamentals I & II (formerly Introduction & Basic Floral Design)[PG16S01] Ursula Eley

Advanced Floral Design: Modern Design 103

Mondays, May 30 to June 20, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.Public $190; Members $155Are you a graduate, or soon to be,

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of the Floral Design Certificate? Use what you’ve learned so far and expand your skills through our Advanced Certificate course. This course will build on your knowledge and skills related to the modern designs innovated by the Italian school. New designs, that break all the rules of traditional design and extend our scope as designers, are still being created. Learn new approaches to modern mass and horizontal designs, and explore freestyle design and Nuevo Stile, the newest in Italian design. Prerequisites: Floral Design Certificate or the five mandatory Floral Design courses in preparation of the certificate. GCO judges also accepted. [PG16S12] Margaret Taylor

Floral Design CertificateAll courses can be applied to the

Floral Design Certificate unless other-wise indicated. Course fees do not include flowers and other supplies which students must purchase on their own at a cost of $50 to $60 per class.



Miniature, Small & Large Floral Design

Mondays, June 6 to 27, 6:30 p.m. To 9:30 p.m.Public $190; Members $155Learn how to design on different scales—from tiny, magical miniature pieces to large impressive floral ones. Proportion and scale, for designing all sizes, will be discussed in detail. Create designs using both fresh and dried material and contrast traditional with modern design. This course is vital to achieve a full understanding of the scope of floral design. Prerequisites: Floral Design Fundamentals I & II (formerly Introduction & Basic Floral Design)[PG16S16] Pat Ware

Floral Design Fundamentals I

Wednesdays, June 22 to July 13, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.Public $190; Members $155This popular course is suitable for complete beginners, whether for personal or professional interest. Learn floral design fundamentals such as how to select and condition flowers,

how to use floral design supplies and different types of designs. In this hands-on course, each week you’ll create one of the following designs in class using the principles and elements of design and colour: water viewing, hand-tied bouquet, crescent and trian-gular. Materials lists will be e-mailed prior to the course start date. This course is the pre-requisite to all other courses in our Floral Design program.[PG16S23] Lil Taggart

Flowers in a BasketMonday, July 18, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.Public $55; Members $50Create a beautiful flower arrangement in a basket using summer’s bounty of flow-ers and foliage. Your basket will make a beautiful centrepiece for formal dining or the picnic table, a thoughtful gift for a sick friend, or a hostess gift. Materials are included, but students are encour-aged to bring additional items from their gardens. No floral arrangement experi-ence required. This class does not con-tribute to the Floral Design Certificate. [PG16S19] Lil Taggart

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Edible Bouquet Thursday, Aug. 4, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Public $50; Members $45 Create a bouquet fit for the vase as well as the dinner plate with Jessica Gale of Sweet Gale Gardens. All flowers and herbs will be provided and will be organically-grown at Jessica’s Toronto farm. This class does not contribute to the Floral Design Certificate. [PG16S33] Jessica Gale

Floral Design Fundamentals II

Mondays, Aug. 8 to 29, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Public $190; Members $155In this follow-up to Fundamentals I, gain in-depth knowledge of plant material and design techniques. Create more complex designs in class such as a columnar line design, line mass design and asymmetrical triangular mass design, and hear what floral judges are looking for in an award-wining design. Materials list will be e-mailed prior to the course start date. Prerequisite: Floral Design Fundamentals I.[PG16S34] Lil Taggart



ARTDrawing Skulls Saturday, June 18, 1 to 4 p.m. Public $40; Members $32One way to study animals is to draw them. Join experienced nature artist and instructor Alan Li (alanlidrawings.com) for an introduction to mammal and bird skull sketching. Using graphite pencil and ink, Alan will demonstrate methods for capturing the form of a skull through line work and shading techniques. Constructive feedback will help participants elevate their abilities and draw with confidence. All skill levels are welcome. [PG16S20] Alan Li

Relief PrintmakingSaturday, June 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Public $55; Members $45 Make your own relief prints. Bring a design, drawing or photo for inspiration, carve it into a linoleum or softoleum block, ink up your block and hand print your image. Bring your ideas, your creative spirit and an apron, and leave with your original prints! Begin-ners welcome. Materials supplied at an additional cost of $15.[PG16S21] Liz Menard

Botanical Art Studio: SummerThursdays, June 2 to Aug. 4, 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[PG16S37] Public $360; Members $280HALF SESSION – FIVE CLASSES[PG16S14] Public $188; Members $142

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Refund/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.

PHOTOGRAPHYFoundations of PhotographySunday, May 22, 1 to 5 p.m.Public $50; Members $40Bring your camera, your passion for photography and your desire to learn from a renowned photography instructor. Mark Trusz will share the essentials of digital photography, while helping you gain a better understanding of your own equipment. All students will receive one-on-one feedback in a friendly atmosphere. This fun, engaging course takes place indoors and out, including demos and guided exercises. All skill levels welcome.[PG16S06] Mark Trusz

Edible Pattern PhotographySaturday, August 20, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Public $45; Members $40This workshop will explore pattern mak-ing with a variety of edible and seasonal ingredients. Students will collaboratively and individually arrange ingredients on a flat canvas into colourful artistic cre-ations. Photographer and food lover, Gabriel Li, will guide participants with ingredient arrangement and will provide technical photography knowledge to best capture their designs. Bring your camera and ideas! Ingredients will be provided.[PG16S39] Gabriel Li

WELLNESSHerbal Cordials: Sip & StrollThursday, June 23, 6 to 8 p.m.Public $40; Members $30Cheers to herbal health! Enjoy a leisurely evening stroll through the gardens, sipping a variety of delicious herbal cordials while learning about the medicines in bloom with local herbalist, Danette Steele. All the senses will be engaged during this plant walk as we touch, taste and smell our way through the garden. Cordial recipes and herbal resources will be shared for your future plant adventures![PG16S25] Danette Steele

Yoga: SummerMondays, June 27 to July 25 (5 sessions)4:30-6 p.m. & 6:30-8 p.m.Combining different yoga styles, experienced instructor Janet Crocken encourages a balance between endur-ance, strength and flexibility. All levels welcome. Bring a yoga mat and towel.TAKE ALL TEN CLASSES[PG16S29] 4:30-6 p.m.[PG16S30] 6:30-8 p.m.Public $185; Members $150TAKE FIVE CLASSES[PG16S31] Public $100; Members $80WALK-INDrop in and try it out![PG16S38]$20 per class



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GARDEN TRAVEL2016 Garden Tours with Frank Kershaw—member discounts apply!Back by popular demand: three fabulous garden tours with Frank Kershaw. Thursday, May 26, Spring in Niagara Gardens; Thursday, June 9, Gardens of Ayr, Paris and Brantford; and Thurs-day, June 23, Gardens of Creemore and Schomberg. This is your chance to see some very special private gardens. Lunch at a local restaurant and luxury coach travel to and from TBG includ-ed. These tours have sold out in prior years; book now at special member rates. Full tour descriptions and registration on our website or contact [email protected]

Denure Tours | Combine your love of gardening with the chance to visit England, Ireland or New York City with expert gardener Marjorie Mason! Exclusive gardens featured. See full itineraries at www.denuretours.com or call 1-800-668-6859 for details.

Garden Tours that exceed your expectations with Margaret Dailey-Plouffe.2016 Tours | April: Victoria/Vancouver Island | June: Ireland | July: Gardens of Newfoundland, Quebec (Reford) Gardens, Buffalo Garden Festival | August: Hudson Valley Gardens & Mansions, Georgian Bay Blossoms | Frank Lloyd Wright - Chicago/Wisconsin | October: FLW Fallingwater | 2017 WAFA in Barbados! HNA Travels is also offering day tours | 416-746-7199 | www.hnatravels.com

WESTON FAMILY LIBRARYCanada’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 | [email protected] 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 Botanical Artisits of Canada show from May 1 to August 28.

Organic Farmers’ Market Enjoy fresh produce, preserves, baked goods and ready-to-eat treats all year! Visit the market from 2 to 7 p.m. every Thursday.

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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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Woman to Woman Lunch in the GardenTuesday, May 31 Noon to 2:30 p.m.A glamorous fundraising event with party frocks, fascinators, friends and fun among the flowers of the Toronto Botanical Garden.

Through the Garden Gate –The KingswaySaturday and Sunday, June 11 to 12 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Toronto Botanical Garden’s 29th annual Through the Garden Gate features 20 curated residential gardens in The Kingsway, one of Toronto’s most affluent neighbourhoods.

Mark your calendars for these exciting spring and summer events at TBG: • TBG Plant Sale, Thursday to Sunday, May 12-15 • Woman to Woman, Tuesday, May 31 • Through the Garden Gate, Saturday and Sunday, June 11-12 • Frank Kershaw day tours, Thursdays, May 26, June 9, June 23 • The Edwards Summer Music Series: Gardens of Song, Thursdays starting at 7 p.m., June 23 through to August 25

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