Join Food4Kids Guelph on Sunday July 9 from 1-4pm and visit 10 unique gardens in this FREE self-guided tour featuring rain gardens, upcycled pieces of Guelph history, local Master Gardeners, pollinator gardens and more! It's the perfect way to spend a sunny Sunday outdoors.
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Visit one garden, or visit them all!4 Picadilly Place
Hosts: Celia and Pete Clark.
Key features: Three year old garden includes checkerboard front yard with an array of "critters" to entertain young minds. Rain garden installed in October 2020, veg trugs etc.
Key features: Three year old garden includes checkerboard front yard with an array of "critters" to entertain young minds. Rain garden installed in October 2020, veg trugs etc.
11 Dodds Avenue
Host: Rosemary Fernandez Walker
This Master Gardener's urban garden has been 11 years in the making. From the ground cover boulevard, to the front gardens featuring many native plants and finally to the backyard oasis with trees, plants and a lovely deck with built in planters for columnar fruit trees. This garden is a must-see for those looking to convert a smaller space into an oasis.
This Master Gardener's urban garden has been 11 years in the making. From the ground cover boulevard, to the front gardens featuring many native plants and finally to the backyard oasis with trees, plants and a lovely deck with built in planters for columnar fruit trees. This garden is a must-see for those looking to convert a smaller space into an oasis.
8121 Indian Trail
Host: Inger Knudsen
I garden on 8 acres of sandy, gravelly soil close to Rockwood and Eden Mills. I will try growing anything that I think can survive my zone 5 garden. Several paths meander among numerous species of native plants, Birch trees and evergreens. There are also large vegetable and perennial gardens with numerous Day Lilies and Irises. This “Must See” woodland garden maintains the integrity of the rural property.
I garden on 8 acres of sandy, gravelly soil close to Rockwood and Eden Mills. I will try growing anything that I think can survive my zone 5 garden. Several paths meander among numerous species of native plants, Birch trees and evergreens. There are also large vegetable and perennial gardens with numerous Day Lilies and Irises. This “Must See” woodland garden maintains the integrity of the rural property.
221 Stone Road E
Host: Village by the Arboretum
Monarch Pollinator Garden
The garden began in 2021 as a Monarch Waystation then broadened by the end of the first season to include Pollinator Habitat Garden. At the end of Season 2022, the garden had been enlarged to accommodate 350 native perennials (three to a clump) some shrubs, a total species of 107. The garden encompasses the main sunny bed overlooking the meadow and, across the cobbled walkway, is the shady ‘woodland’ garden providing early spring foraging for early-emerging insects. A clump of trees, black cherry, pin cherry and pussy willows have been added this spring to attract even more insects.
Monarch Pollinator Garden
The garden began in 2021 as a Monarch Waystation then broadened by the end of the first season to include Pollinator Habitat Garden. At the end of Season 2022, the garden had been enlarged to accommodate 350 native perennials (three to a clump) some shrubs, a total species of 107. The garden encompasses the main sunny bed overlooking the meadow and, across the cobbled walkway, is the shady ‘woodland’ garden providing early spring foraging for early-emerging insects. A clump of trees, black cherry, pin cherry and pussy willows have been added this spring to attract even more insects.
25 Harcourt Drive
Hosts: Marian and Terry McDonnell
The gardens surrounding Summerhill’s 1850’s limestone house include vine covered arbors that delineate the eastern shade garden from the Guelph limestone wall that surrounds the western parterre and pool gardens. The old post light is festooned with climbing roses and clematis. Of particular interest is Guelph’s oldest Siberian crab apple tree sheltered by the neighbour’s barn. A large Japanese redbud provides shade. A multitude of shrubs, old apple trees, roses and perennials create a constantly changing garden of blooms, leaf colour and branch forms. Enjoy the many delights of this fine property.
The gardens surrounding Summerhill’s 1850’s limestone house include vine covered arbors that delineate the eastern shade garden from the Guelph limestone wall that surrounds the western parterre and pool gardens. The old post light is festooned with climbing roses and clematis. Of particular interest is Guelph’s oldest Siberian crab apple tree sheltered by the neighbour’s barn. A large Japanese redbud provides shade. A multitude of shrubs, old apple trees, roses and perennials create a constantly changing garden of blooms, leaf colour and branch forms. Enjoy the many delights of this fine property.
8 Megan Place
Hosts: Robert and Judy Pavlis
Robert and Judy Pavlis developed Aspen Grove Gardens over the last 19 years to become Guelph's largest private botanical garden featuring over 3,000 varieties of plants, located on a 6 acre property. A variety of different garden styles include both sun and shade gardens, and incorporate four bridges, four ponds, a waterfall, a bog garden and a Japanese tea house. The 40 foot arbor houses a couple dozen clematis. The garden is full of artwork, some of which was produced by the owner.
Robert and Judy Pavlis developed Aspen Grove Gardens over the last 19 years to become Guelph's largest private botanical garden featuring over 3,000 varieties of plants, located on a 6 acre property. A variety of different garden styles include both sun and shade gardens, and incorporate four bridges, four ponds, a waterfall, a bog garden and a Japanese tea house. The 40 foot arbor houses a couple dozen clematis. The garden is full of artwork, some of which was produced by the owner.
72 Kathleen Street
Host: Jim Robinson
We have lived at 72 Kathleen Street for close to 30 years. During this time our garden has gone through many changes. Along with additional planting areas, we have added walkways and small stone walls. It has resulted in a nice mix of perennial gardens and areas ideal for hosting social gatherings from small to large.
We have lived at 72 Kathleen Street for close to 30 years. During this time our garden has gone through many changes. Along with additional planting areas, we have added walkways and small stone walls. It has resulted in a nice mix of perennial gardens and areas ideal for hosting social gatherings from small to large.
102 Kathleen Street
Host: Annette Twist
Ours is a mature garden, begun in 1972 and ever evolving since. The frontage includes two Flowering Crab Apple trees and a Tamarisk tree. The south side property border is flanked by rose bushes and peony bushes. The interior garden includes a pear tree, a new trellis and climbing vines; a rock garden, pond and perennial beds interspersed with tomato plants and raspberry plants.
PS: The owner, Annette Twist will have her art prints for sale at the garden. Proceeds will go to Food4Kids.
Ours is a mature garden, begun in 1972 and ever evolving since. The frontage includes two Flowering Crab Apple trees and a Tamarisk tree. The south side property border is flanked by rose bushes and peony bushes. The interior garden includes a pear tree, a new trellis and climbing vines; a rock garden, pond and perennial beds interspersed with tomato plants and raspberry plants.
PS: The owner, Annette Twist will have her art prints for sale at the garden. Proceeds will go to Food4Kids.
11 Pintail Court
Hosts: Kathy and Gord Beckwith
Front patio and driveway installed by Manor Landscaping with lighting and rock/ water feature. Centre island on the court is maintained by the residents of Pintail Court. Mostly perennials in the various gardens throughout the property. In-ground sprinkler system. A screened porch and large deck provide an extension to the family's living space in this private and quiet back yard.
Front patio and driveway installed by Manor Landscaping with lighting and rock/ water feature. Centre island on the court is maintained by the residents of Pintail Court. Mostly perennials in the various gardens throughout the property. In-ground sprinkler system. A screened porch and large deck provide an extension to the family's living space in this private and quiet back yard.
30 Extra Street
Host: Phil Allt
Our garden is inspired by the small area we have. To make it larger, we removed half our driveway and an old hot tub. We create many accessories with “recycled” materials including a dry stone wall, a urinal planter, a marble table constructed for slabs removed from the men’s bathroom at Johnston Hall in the University of Guelph, pieces of Guelph’s Old Downtown, firewood and more. Our stone patio was built by Liz by hand and became the site of daughter Anne’s wedding to son-in-law Jonathan. All in all, a quiet secluded paradise.
Our garden is inspired by the small area we have. To make it larger, we removed half our driveway and an old hot tub. We create many accessories with “recycled” materials including a dry stone wall, a urinal planter, a marble table constructed for slabs removed from the men’s bathroom at Johnston Hall in the University of Guelph, pieces of Guelph’s Old Downtown, firewood and more. Our stone patio was built by Liz by hand and became the site of daughter Anne’s wedding to son-in-law Jonathan. All in all, a quiet secluded paradise.