Members: Join us on the evening of Tuesday, July 9th, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., rain or shine, to explore four more creative outdoor spaces in Kitchener’s Forest Hills neighbourhood.
A reminder that gardenKitchener Garden Tours are open to active members only. If you need to purchase a 2024 membership, you can do so online here, or in-person at Garden A (26 Duncairn Avenue) on July 9th. In-person memberships will be cash-only.
Notes from tour organizer, Bruce MacNeil:
As was the case in June, we will again be touring gardens in Kitchener’s Forest Hills neighbourhood. The homes in this area were predominately built by Dutchmen Homes, good solid homes that have stood up well over the years. Once on the southernmost part of the City, it has now been passed by a number of other subdivisions.
This time, the homes and gardens are a little further apart. The first home is on Duncairn Ave, followed by one on Stoneybrook Drive, and two on Forest Hill Drive. Because I walk or drive by these homes on a regular basis, I forget how scrupulous many of the home owners are about maintaining their properties. It is interesting to see and hear the experimentation that takes place in the area. I’ve also been surprised to see how many gardeners in the area have taken up vegetable gardening on a limited or serious basis.
I have been surprised to see a number of trees and shrubs that you don’t normally expect to see in the area. I had a local Pharmacist tell me today about his plan to include as many native trees and shrubs as his property could accommodate. He too has planted a Tulip Tree.
Members, find complete tour details, including a map of all four addresses here.