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Call for Proposals: Mapping Services for Rockway Gardens

GardenKitchener is excited to announce that we are seeking mapping services for Rockway Gardens, one of Kitchener's beloved green spaces.
An autumn garden in front of the Garden House at Rockway Gardens

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August 2024 Garden Tour: One More in Forest Hills!

Be inspired by the stunning gardens featured in our August 2024 tour – from vibrant displays of colour and rare plant varieties to unique stonework, historical accents, and whimsical, wildlife-friendly designs.

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Explore Innovative Plant Varieties: All About the 2024 Annual Trials at Rockway Gardens

Written by Karin Clemens, Rockway Gardens Head Gardener This season, we had the lucky opportunity to join the Annual Trials held by the University of Guelph.
a trial garden bed in Rockway Gardens in Kitchener

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July 2024 Garden Tour: Forest Hills, Continued

Our July 2024 garden tour features some gorgeous gardens that demonstrate exceptional creativity – from the innovative use of slopes, to imaginative combinations of real and imitation plants.
a modern home in Kitchener, Ontario

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June 2024 Garden Tour in Forest Hills, Kitchener

Our June 2024 garden tour features some innovative gardens that showcase unique designs.
A garden featuring a dry rain stream made of rocks in Kitchener, Ontario

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Everything you need to know about the Rockway Gardens Plant & Bulb Sale, Presented by GardenKitchener!

Updated for 2024! So, you’re planning on attending the annual Rockway Gardens Plant & Bulb Sale, presented by GardenKitchener? With a little pre-planning you can make the most of this special event! Read on for complete event details, as well as bulb storage and planting tips! When should I arrive? As early as you like – entry to the sale will be on a first-come, first served basis.
People standing in a grassy area of Rockway Gardens, setting up the bulb sale

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From Bud to Bloom: Growing Tips from a Tulip Expert

Tulips have long captured the hearts of Ontario gardeners with their stunning colours, diverse varieties, and remarkable resilience to our region's early spring weather.
pink tulips

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Tradition in Bloom: The 2024 Rockway Gardens Plant & Bulb Sale is Coming!

It's that magical time of the year again: we're gearing up for the annual Rockway Gardens Plant & Bulb Sale!   This member-favourite event has long been a highlight on GardenKitchener's calendar, withstanding numerous challenges over the years, including extreme weather events and pandemic restrictions.
red tulips

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Forcing Bulbs in the Winter: Seminar Recording!

Our February Seminar for GardenKitchener members featured Alanna Groen-Brunsting of Green Corners, Ottawa’s largest “U-Pick” flower field.
Forcing Bulbs in the Winter

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The Vimy Oak

In 2017 Rockway Gardens was honoured to be chosen by the Vimy Oaks Legacy Corporation as a site to grow one of the Vimy Oak saplings.
The Vimy Oak at Rockway Gardens in Kitchener, Ontario
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