Canada Blooms - A Sure Sign of Spring

It is understandable if, after looking out the window yesterday, the average Torontonian gave up hope of ever seeing spring. However, do not despair, for next week is the annual arrival of Canada Blooms ! It will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building from March 7th - 11th

For those of you not aware, Canada Blooms is the largest flower and garden show in Canada. Started in 1997, it is a volunteer run, not for profit event designed to promote both horticultural awareness and to showcase floral and landscaping products and services. This year the 30 feature gardens, host of special speakers and Gardeners' Fare and Toronto Star Marketplace is expecting to attract over 100,000 visitors from across Canada and the US

Proceeds from the event go to the founding partners - The Garden Club of Toronto and Landscape Ontario to fund a wide range of projects projects such as:

• The Tree Conservancy Fund
• Humber Arboretum
• Black Creek Pioneer Village
• Scugog Shores Historical Museum in Port Perry
• and many, many others

In addition to being an opportunity to trade the dreary pre-spring streets of Toronto for a glorious day surrounded by lush plants and vibrant colours; Canada Blooms is one of the best ways to find out about new gardening trends and get lots of great ideas for your own patch of green.

If you can make it down to the show it is well worth the price of admission !