TBG Program Guide - Winter/Spring 2018

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PROGRAM GUIDE • COURSES • LECTURES • EVENTS

WINTER/SPRING 2018 (JANUARY TO MARCH)

INTRO TO NATURE DRAWING

ELEVATING HERBS FROM GARNISH TO GREATNESS!

TBG PROGRAM GUIDE

COURSE LISTING

COURSE NAME AND PROGRAM CODE

DATE

TIME

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Classic Design Fundamentals I [PG18W01]

Wednesdays, Jan. 10 to 31

Noon to 3 p.m.

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Advanced Creative Floral Design [PG18W02]

Thursdays, Jan. 11 to Feb. 1

6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

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Miniature, Small & Large Floral Design [PG18W03]

Tuesdays, Jan. 16 to Feb. 6

6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

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Botanical Art [PG18W04-05]

Thursdays, Jan. 18 to March 22

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Irresistible Dreamy Woody Plants [PG18W06]

Saturday, Jan. 27

1 to 3:30 p.m.

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Mangiamo! An Italian Cooking Class [PG18W07]

Tuesday, Feb. 6

7 to 9 p.m.

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Lecture on Botanical Gardens and Conservation in the 21st Century

Wednesday, Feb. 7

7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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Heart Warming Tonics [PG18W08]

Wednesday, Feb. 7

6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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Backyard Urban Farming for Beginners [PG18W09]

Thursdays, Feb. 8 to 22

6:30 to 9 p.m.

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DIY Herbal Body Cream [PG18W10]

Tuesday, Feb. 13

6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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Classic Design Fundamentals II [PG18W11]

Tuesdays, Feb. 20 to March 13

6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

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Beeswax Candle Making 101 [PG18W12]

Wednesday, Feb. 21

7 to 9 p.m.

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Cooking with Tea [PG18W13]

Thursday, Feb. 22

6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

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Basic Winter Tree Pruning [PG18W14]

Saturday, Feb. 24

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Intro to Nature Drawing [PG18W15]

Saturdays, Feb. 24 to April 7

1 to 4 p.m.

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COURSE NAME AND PROGRAM CODE Lecture on The Know Maintenance Approach to Perennial Plant Gardens

DATE Thursday, March 1

TIME

PG

7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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Botanical Watercolour for Beginners [PG18W16] Saturday & Sunday, March 3 & 4

10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Soils 101 [PG18W17]

Monday, March 5

6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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Designing with Roses, Lilies, Tropicals & Orchids [PG18W18]

Mondays, March 5 to 26

6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

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Elevating Herbs from Garnish to Greatness [PG18W19]

Tuesday, March 6

6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

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Garden Design 101 [PG18W20]

Wednesday, March 7

6:30 to 9 p.m.

7

Grow Me Instead [PG18W21]

Thursday, March 8

6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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Honey Wine & Mead Making [PG18W22]

Saturday, March 10

10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

9

Groundcovers & Mulches to Reduce Maintenance [PG18W23]

Tuesday, March 20

7 to 9 p.m.

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No-Fuss Backyard Fruit [PG18W24]

Wednesday, March 21

7 to 9 p.m.

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Wild-ish at Heart: Naturalistic Planting Design [PG18W25]

Saturday, March 24

10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Urban Beekeeping Session 1: intro to Bees & Hive Equipment [PG18W26-27]

Sunday, March 25

Noon to 4 p.m.

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Bring Back the Birds [PG18W28]

Tuesday, March 27

7 to 8:30 p.m.

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Spring Garden Centrepiece [PG18W29]

Wednesday, March 28

6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

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TBG LECTURE SERIES The Toronto Botanical Garden is proud to present the winter 2018 lecture series. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and lectures start at 7:30 p.m. Arrive early to enjoy a light dinner as well as member discounts in the shop. Members FREE; members bring a friend $10; public $15; students (with ID) $12.

Botanical Gardens and Conservation in the 21st Century Wednesday, Feb. 7 Dr. David Galbraith

Dr. David Galbraith

Botanical gardens have a long and fascinating history, and are constantly evolving to address contemporary needs. In the past 40 years they have increasingly focused on plant conservation and human wellbeing.

Conservation work by botanical gardens is as diverse as the gardens themselves and, among other things, includes seed banks, plant collections, ecological restoration and education on the importance of plant diversity for economic, medicinal and cultural purposes. In this talk, David will present inspirational examples of botanical gardens that have embraced their new conservation role.

The Know Maintenance Approach to Perennial Plant Gardens Thursday, March 1 Roy Diblik

Roy Diblik

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Co-owner of Northwind Perennial Farm in Burlington, Wisconsin and author of The Know Maintenance Perennial Garden, Roy believes that gardens should be thoughtful, ecological and deeply personal.

In this talk, he will explore the partnership between gardener, plants and nature, and demonstrate how to combine regionally dependable perennials and native plants to create endless natural plant patterns.

Roy will wow us with his highly-aesthetic and sustainable plant communities that look great all year round and require minimal maintenance.

COURSES • LECTURES • EVENTS

COURSES Registration for winter and spring classes opens at 10 a.m. on December 12, 2017.

View our refund policy at torontobotanicalgarden.ca/ adult. An individual membership at the TBG is just $45 per year. Purchase one today to start saving on adult programs.

WELLNESS & FOOD Mangiamo! An Italian Cooking Class NEW

Tuesday, Feb. 6, 7 to 9 p.m.

Public $48; Members $38

Franco, TBG’s popular market vendor, will share his love of Italian food at this fun hands-on cooking class. Bring your apron and your appetite and be prepared to assist Franco as he creates a mouth-watering three-course meal for all to share.

[PG18W07] Franco Tofano NEW

Heart Warming Tonics

Wednesday, Feb. 7, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Public $36; Members $28

creams using natural ingredients in this fun, interactive class. All aspects of cream-making will be covered including ingredients, emulsification, preservation, storage and equipment.

This workshop includes both lecture and demonstration and everyone will take home a sample.

[PG18W10] Monika Ghent NEW

Cooking with Tea

Thursday, Feb. 22, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Public $36; Members $28

Many of us enjoy drinking tea, but have never thought to incorporate it into food. International speaker and cookbook author Raelene Gannon will demonstrate how to creatively use tea in everyday recipes.

[PG18W13] Raelene Gannon Elevating Herbs from Garnish to Greatness NEW

Tuesday, March 6, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Public $48; Members $38

Fresh herbs can be used as seasoning or garnish, but, did you know that herbs can take centre stage and be treated as leafy greens? Join Signe in this fun workshop as she shows you how to cook with fresh herbs to create flavourful dishes.

[PG18W19] Signe Langford

Learn how hawthorn, heartsease, rosemary and other herbs improve heart health and ease heartache while you enjoy delicious herb-infused tonics.

Everyone will take home samples of tonic to warm the heart and spirit through the winter months.

[PG18W08] Danette Steele NEW

DIY Herbal Body Cream

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Public $40; Members $32

Learn how to make herbal body

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GARDENING & DESIGN Irresistible Dreamy Woody Plants NEW

Saturday, Jan. 27, 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Public $30; Members $24

Want to add year-round structural beauty and colour to your garden? Let Marion Jarvie show you how with conifers, broadleaf evergreens, vertical accent plants and flowering shrubs.

Leave feeling inspired to create a magical oasis.

[PG18W06] Marion Jarvie

Garden Design Certificate Offered in partnership with George Brown College, this certificate teaches a practical approach to designing gardens and landscapes for personal or professional interest. Classes are held at the downtown Toronto campus. coned.georgebrown.ca/gardening | 416-415-5000, ext. 2092 | celiberal@ georgebrown.ca Basic Winter Tree Pruning Saturday, Feb. 24, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Public $30; Members $24

Learn how to prune for optimal tree growth and health with an experienced gardener. Stuart will discuss the best tools and timing for the job as well as how to assess a tree’s overall health.

Dress for the weather as this class will include a walk outdoors for some virtual pruning.

[PG18W14] Stuart McPherson NEW

Backyard Urban Farming for Beginners Thursdays, Feb. 8 to 22, 6:30 to 9 p.m. (3 sessions) Public $96; Members $76

Backyard Urban Farm Company will have you seed- and soil-savvy in time for spring with this popular three-week class. Week one will cover garden planning, companion planting and crop rotation; week two will cover designing and constructing with raised beds and containers; week three will cover growing from seed and planting your garden. Students will create their own garden plans.

[PG18W09] Arlene & Marc Green

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Soils 101

Monday, March 5, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Public $30; Members $24

Curious to learn about soil? Join Kat Gibson of Lady Gaia for an evening workshop on soil types and how they function. Learn about organic matter and how to improve soil health in your garden.

[PG18W17] Kat Gibson

COURSES • LECTURES • EVENTS Garden Design 101

Wednesday, March 7, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Public $30; Members $24

Bring graph paper and a sharp pencil to this introductory course on garden design.

Margo will share tips and techniques on how to create or redesign your garden.

[PG18W20] Margo Martin NEW

Grow Me Instead

Thursday, March 8, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Public $36; Members $28

Some common garden plants are invasive. They move into nearby natural areas; reducing native biodiversity and degrading habitat. Discover beautiful non-invasive alternatives that look lovely and support native birds and pollinators.

[PG18W21] Sean James Groundcovers & Mulches to Reduce Maintenance NEW

Tuesday, March 20, 7 to 9 p.m.

Public $36; Members $28

Groundcovers and mulches have both functional and aesthetic roles in the garden. Join Sean from Fern Ridge Landscaping and Eco-Consulting as he demonstrates how to decrease maintenance, care for the environment and improve aesthetics.

[PG18W23] Sean James

NEW Wild-ish at Heart: Naturalistic Planting Design

Saturday, March 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Public $45; Members $36

Join award-winning blogger Tony Spencer in an exploration of contemporary naturalistic planting design and learn how to bring it to life in your own home garden. The workshop starts with an inspiring look at the New Perennial Movement followed by a hands-on creative session to put ideas into practice. Suitable for advanced gardeners and budding design professionals.

Please note that space is limited and this workshop routinely sells out.

[PG18W25] Tony Spencer NEW

No-Fuss Backyard Fruit

Wednesday, March 21, 7 to 9 p.m.

Public $30; Members $24

Learn from a passionate, experienced fruit grower how to produce enough currants, gooseberries, elderberries and serviceberries for preserves, pies and juice. Other no-fuss fruits will be discussed as well. If you’ve ever wondered if you could replace store-bought juice with your own, this talk is for you.

[PG18W24] Steven Biggs

Bring Back the Birds

Tuesday, March 27, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Public $20; Members $16

The sightings and sounds of birds provide a happy diversion in our busy lives. Learn how to attract these feathered friends to your garden and provide them with the essentials of life through careful plant choice, design and maintenance. Students will go home with a bird garden design and native plant seeds.

[PG18W28] Colleen Cirillo

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Intro to Nature Drawing

Saturdays, Feb. 24 to April 7, 1 to 4 p.m. (6 sessions) No session on March 31.

Public $180; Members $144

Experienced artist Alan Li will demonstrate how to depict the natural world using classic drawing techniques and such media as charcoal, silverpoint, sanguine chalk, blue pencil and Japanese dip pens. This multi-class course is designed for beginner to intermediate. Required extra materials will be discussed in the first class.

[PG18W15] Alan Li Botanical Watercolour for Beginners NEW

Saturday & Sunday, March 3 & 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Public $84; Members $67

ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY

Botanical Art Work at your own pace and develop your own painting style in this relaxed class with experienced instructor Leslie Staple. All levels welcome. Bring watercolour materials and an inspirational subject.

Thursdays, Jan. 18 to March 22, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

[PG18W04] FULL SESSION – TEN CLASSES Public $336; Members $268 [PG18W05] HALF SESSION – FIVE CLASSES Public $174; Members $139

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This introductory course will show students what is involved in creating a botanical drawing and finishing it in watercolour. Leslie will touch on composition, shading and colour mixing, before moving into the use of watercolour, layering light to dark and finishing with detail.

[PG18W16] Leslie Staple

URBAN BEEKEEPING Beeswax Candle Making 101 NEW

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 7 to 9 p.m.

Public $48; Members $38

Did you know that the flame of a beeswax candle is as close to pure sunlight as you can get? Learn how to make three different kinds of beautiful beeswax candles: rolled sheets, dipped tapers and poured mould candles.

Everyone will take home candles made in class. Materials included in the cost.

[PG18W12] Oliver Couto

COURSES • LECTURES • EVENTS Honey Wine & Mead Making

Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Public $36; Members $28

Join mead maker Tabitha Lindsay and learn about the history, practice and methods of making mead. Enjoy a tasting made from different floral origins.

[PG18W22] Tabitha Lindsay

BEEKEEPING SERIES

Including in-class and in-hive components, this year-long series provides basic beekeeping instruction. For 2018 session dates and details please visit torontobotanicalgarden.ca/adult/ First session begins Sunday, March 25, Noon to 4 p.m.

Instructors: Mylee Nordin, Cathy Kozma and Oliver Couto.

Group A (more weekdays): PG18W26 Public $300; Members $250 Group B (more weekends): PG18W27 Public $300; Members $250

FLORAL DESIGN

This 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.

Courses marked with the floral emblem can be applied to the Floral Design Certificate. Course fees do not include flowers or supplies, unless otherwise stated. Students must purchase these on their own at a cost of $50 to $60 per class. A materials list will be e-mailed prior to the start date of each class.

Classic Design Fundamentals I

Wednesdays, Jan. 10 to 31, Noon to 3 p.m.

Public $190; Members $155

This course is the prerequisite to all other courses in TBG’s Floral Design Certificate program. Learn the fundamentals such as how to select and condition flowers, how to use floral design equipment and how to achieve different types of designs.

[PG18W01] Pat Ware

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TBG PROGRAM GUIDE Advanced Creative Floral Design

Thursdays, Jan. 11 to Feb. 1, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Public $190; Members $155

style each week: hand-tied bouquet, vertical line, Hogarth Curve and asymmetrical mass design.

[PG18W11] Rosemary PassafiumeMcLean

This course will build on your knowledge and skills related to the creative design trends begun in the 60s. You will learn about angular design, multi-rhythmic design, tapestry design and transparency design, all of which challenge conventional ideas. Prerequisites: five or more floral design courses.

[PG18W02] Margaret Taylor Miniature, Small & Large Floral Design

Tuesdays, Jan. 16 to Feb. 6, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Public $190; Members $155

Learn 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 [PG18W03] Lillian Taggart Classic Design Fundamentals II

Tuesdays, Feb. 20 to March 13, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Public $190; Members $155

In this follow-up to Classic Design Fundamentals I, students gain a deeper understanding of traditional design and plant material as well as the importance of colour and colour harmonies. Discover a new design

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Designing with Roses, Lilies, Tropicals & Orchids

Mondays, March 5 to 26, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Public $190; Members $155

These are truly special flowers for design, each having unique characteristics that offer something special for designers. Explore the history of these flowers and key horticultural characteristics, including their diverse colours, forms and textures. You will also learn how to create outstanding traditional and contemporary arrangements.

[PG18W18] Ursula Eley

COURSES • LECTURES • EVENTS Spring Garden Centrepiece Wednesday, March 28, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Public $90; Members $72

After a long winter, let’s welcome spring with a lovely fresh arrangement of spring flowers. No experience necessary. Materials included.

[PG18W29] Rosemary PassafiumeMcLean

HORTICULTURAL THERAPY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

The certificate program offers a comprehensive look at the principles and practices of the professional use of horticulture as therapy. The next session will begin in fall 2018. For more information, visit toronto botanicalgarden.ca

WESTON FAMILY LIBRARY

Canada’s largest private horticultural library is open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and weekends, Noon to 4 p.m.

Search the online library catalogue at torontobotanical garden.ca/library.

TBG Book Club Discuss books with gardening themes.

Open to TBG and Book-Lover members only. Last Wednesday of every month, 7 to 8:30 p.m. FREE For more information and to register, contact Jan Neuman at janneuman@ rogers.com or 416-656-8246.

Authors of Soul Garden Chapter Poetry Group Share your poetry with this friendly group, meet other writers and get inspired. Last Monday of every month,

6:30 to 8 p.m. FREE For more information and to register, contact Kirk Davis at kirk.davis@ hotmail.com.

Art Show Beach Guild of Fine Art Group Show January 2 to March 30 The Beach Guild of Fine Art is a group of artists working in Toronto’s Beach neighbourhood. The exhibition will feature the best plant-related works from 19 of the group’s artists.

Documentary Screening The Messenger Thursday, March 22, 7 p.m. followed by a Q&A with the film makers.

Co-hosted by FLAP Canada. The Messenger is a visually thrilling ode to the beauty and importance of the imperiled songbird, and what it will mean to all of us on both a global and human level if we lose it.

[Movie13] Public $12; Members $10

GARDEN TRAVEL GARDEN TOURS with Margaret Dailey-Plouffe. Tours that exceed your expectations. Announcing: March: Philadelphia FlowerShow; April: Gardens of Victoria and Vancouver Island; May: Discover Croatia; July: Quebec Garden Tour. For more information, contact Margaret at 416-746-7199, hnatravels@gmail.com or visit hnatravels.com Support the TBG and mention that you saw it here. A portion of registrations from these tours supports our programs.

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SPECIAL EVENTS

The Messenger

Get the Jump on Spring & Seedy Saturday Saturday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

In 2018, we are combining two of our most popular events, Get the Jump on Spring and Seedy Saturday.

Drop by the garden and learn about seed saving and gardening practices through talks, demonstrations and presentations. Shop for pre-loved gardening books at great prices.

The Messenger

Thursday, March 22, 7 p.m.

Imagine a world without birdsong – The Messenger is an artful investigation into the causes of songbird mass depletion and the compassionate people who are working to turn the tide. The film takes viewers on a visually stunning journey revealing how the problems facing birds also pose daunting implications for our planet and for us. Co-hosted by FLAP Canada. Q&A with the filmmakers to follow.

[Movie13] Public $12; Members $10

SAVE THE DATE • • • •

Canada Blooms, March 9 to 18, Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto TBG Plant Sale, Members only May 10; Public May 11 to 13 Woman to Woman, Tuesday, May 29 Through the Garden Gate, June 9 and 10

ABOUT THE TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDEN Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) offers year-round learning experiences for all ages including courses, events, tours, day camps and the Weston Family Library. TBG is a registered charity (No. BN11922 7486 R0001). For more information, visit torontobotanicalgarden.ca or call 416-397-1341.

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