Mother's Day Musical Garden Tour

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Saturday, May 13th, 2017
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Join us on May 13th and 14th (10:00am – 4:00pm) for our 35th Annual Mother’s Day Musical Garden Tour.

This year’s Garden Tour is dedicated in memory of Mr. George Nation

Strolling through beautiful gardens carried along by wonderful music, is there truly any better way to spend the day with a woman you love? This Mother’s Day weekend (May 13/14) we invite you to connect with gorgeous gardens and enjoy the beautiful Victoria Spring with us. Your two-day pass grants exclusive passage to ten hand-picked, enchanting oasis to revel in the inspiration and joy of gardening while enjoying music from VCM students, faculty and guest musicians.

Also, don’t miss our fantastic plant sale and most outstanding planter contest.

GARDEN DESCRIPTIONS TO BUILD THE EXCITEMENT!

Hidden Gem
Our amazing plant sale is here
Colours, textures, and thoughtful container planting add to the enjoyment of this lush hidden garden which incorporates a delightful artist/naturalist retreat.

Pushing the Limits
A plant lover’s paradise, offering a wide variety of micro climates that transition from the lush to the arid.  The dramatic use of bold foliage and strong architectural plantings is an inspiration for showcasing what can be grown in Victoria.

Dramatic and Stylish Living
Get lost in the architecture of this urban garden where every square inch has been carefully worked to create an oasis of calm.  Wonderful outdoor entertainment space and beautiful small planting vignettes offer ideas of all sorts.

Rebirth
Our most outstanding planter competition is here.
Recently redesigned with new hardscaping, this classic garden integrates varied levels and uses colour and texture from a variety of bulbs, perennials and flowering shrubs to its best advantage.

Rockland Elegance
Mature trees frame the broad sweeping lawns of this lovely heritage mansion.  A wide variety of shrubs, perennials, and bulbs provide beautiful companions that delight throughout the seasons.

Moderne Vision
The strong architectural line of the garden enhances and echoes the design of the moderne house resulting in a seamless creation.  Palms, calla lilies and bananas add a touch of the exotic.

Palms North
This is an architect designed garden with pool.  It is a lush green year round and takes advantage of the site and micro climates with a rare collection of broad leafed evergreens and palm trees seldom seen in Victoria.

Packs a Punch
An evergreen framework provides year round interest for this small garden that packs a punch
Fruit trees, berries, unique containers for edibles and a collection of hydrangeas complete the picture.

The Great Reveal
Enter into this professionally designed property, lovingly planted by the owner.  This tiny James Bay garden covers all aspects of gardening.  This garden has it all.

Be Amazed
Mother Nature participates in the creation of the miniature scenery.  Real rocks, real plants, ground covers, and a pond are combined to give the illusion of a real narrow gauge mountain railroad all to the scale of 1 to 22.5.  And, yes, the trains will be running.

Purchase your tickets here: Garden Tour Tickets