March 18-22, 2009
From Sea to Sea
Porches and Window Boxes
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iracle-Gro proudly presents Porches and Window Boxes. Six talented celebrities have create three window boxes. Whether charming, elegant or whimsical each one is specially designed to bring colour and vibrancy to enhance your visit to Canada Blooms
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Top: Rex Harrington, Canadian Ballet Dancer Bottom: David Rocco, Canadian Chef
Planning Your Trip To Each year at Canada Blooms, my botanical buddy Denis Flanagan joins me for an overview of the festival. Over the years we have learned that there are a few ‘tricks’ to covering the event while making the best use of your time.
The co-location with the National Home Show makes it even more important for you to plan your day [or days] at Blooms!
t Wear flat soled shoes. There is lots of walking.
If you need a wheel chair, you can book one at the Enercare Centre.
visit will inspire you for months!
Visit the Canada Blooms website.
gardens either first thing in the morning or mid to late afternoon. Typically the evening hours are quieter and easier to navigate your way around.
are on hand to answer them as are many Landscape Ontario professionals.
to stay current on events at the festival.
avoid the possible delay at the ticket counter.
t Bring a small digital camera. Your visual record of your t Plan your day ahead of time.
t To avoid crowds and line ups, plan to visit the feature
Plant of the Year!
2009 – Parrot Tulip The petals of the parrot tulip are serrated. They bloom in the late spring and perform best in full sun and rich, fertile, medium moisture well-drained soils. They are a great addition to beds and containers.
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t Bring your gardening questions. Master Gardeners t Sign up for the Canada Blooms newsletter
t Buy your tickets on-line early at canadablooms.com to Rest up the night before as this is the largest event of it’s kind in all of North America. With over 8 acres of total space devoted to both Canada Blooms and the National Home Show, you will want to be running on all cylinders! Have fun!
Mark Cullen, Canada Blooms Newsletter