Niagara on the Lake Horticultural Society
Presents the

19th ANNUAL NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE GARDEN TOUR

2010 Garden Tour
Saturday, July 10^th

11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10.00

RAIN OR SHINE

Tour 6 residential & 2 commercial gardens.
Click here to download our 2010 Garden Tour Brochure

TWO COMMERCIAL GARDENS:

Reif Estate Winery - 15608 Niagara River Pky.
You are invited to explore their “Wine Sensory Garden” and ponder the colours, aromas and flavours characteristically used to describe wines. Explore the aromas of honeysuckle, grapefruit mint and coriander in their Riesling & Sauvignon Blanc Garden or in their “red” section chocolate mint and oregano which are featured in the Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot garden. Complimentary wine tasting available.
www.reifwinery.com

Busy Bee Lavender Farm - Robert & Melissa Achal
758 Niagara Stone Rd.
See, hear, smell, taste, touch and enjoy the Scent of Lavender. Lavender tours every hour on the hour. Visit their 15,000 sq. ft. greenhouse, adjacent field with over 3,000 lavender plants and gift shop. Present your ticket for a discount on your purchases. Complimentary lavender coffee or tea will be available.
www.busybeegardens.com

RESIDENTIAL GARDENS:

16006 Niagara River Parkway - Kurtz Family
Park at Kurtz Orchards - 16006 Niagara Parkway and enjoy a free tram ride to the Kurtz Family Estate – Gracewood Circa 1819. A restored Georgian home (pre 1812) situated on a 26-acre estate. The formal English gardens and majestic century-old pines are surrounded by rolling orchards and vineyards. Stop by for a special “Garden Theme Lunch” and picnic by the pond – 10% off when you show your ticket.

61 Shakespeare Ave. - Troy & Michelle Miller
Deddosutikku - a peaceful and unique refuge amidst plantings of bamboo, dozen varieties of Japanese Maples, weeping forms of mulberry, cedrus, caragana and more. Inside this garden is a spirit of calm that inhabits this Japanese-inspired garden. Beyond the plantings you will find an Eco-shed and whimsical creations scattered throughout. This garden has been featured in many gardening magazines and if you had visited on a past garden tour, you will need to come by again as it has totally changed from years past.

40 Shakespeare Avenue - George Hale & Joanna Gorski
The backyard shade garden was created around a pond with two waterfalls and designed for relaxing and entertaining, with hardscaping replacing all grass. The front garden showcases a 20-year-old red laceleaf Japanese maple and focuses on a variety of roses.

800 Green Street - Keith & Etta Mills
This private oasis has a good balance of hard and soft landscaping with lots of space for shade and sun loving plants. A small waterfall and pond filled with water lilies and iris provide a tranquil sound to sit and enjoy the goldfish. Raised vegetable beds linked by wooden walkways are found in the SW corner of their garden. Enjoy the many different outdoor rooms for the perfect refuge after a day of gardening.

15516 Niagara River Parkway - Dave & Debbie Eke
An elegant and beautiful one acre property faces the majestic Niagara River and is surrounded by nature on three sides. Home to perennial flower beds, boxwood hedges, three patios, a pavilion and a tranquil water feature. Peonies, hydrangeas and Russian sage grow in bountiful abundance, the specimen trees add the backbone to this peaceful surrounding.

59 Niagara Street - Bob and Gerrie Barnim
Evergreens, hardy perennials, deciduous shrubs and a meandering path with seating replace the lawn in the streetscape garden. Japanese maples plus perennials and ornamentation lend an Oriental air to the back gardens where freely scattered annual seed adds summer colour…a relaxed Canadian look.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:

• Willows Cakes & Pastries
• Subway Sandwiches
• Organic General Store
• Tresham Painting
• Bed & Breakfast Association
• Busy Bee Junk Removal

Purchase tickets at the following locations:

Busy Bee Gardens - 758 Niagara Stone Rd.

Chamber of Commerce - 26 Queen St.

Kurtz Orchards - 16006 Niagara Pkwy.

Mori Gardens - 1709 Niagara Stone Rd.

Palatine Fruit & Roses - 2108 Four Mile Creek Road

Reif Winery - 15608 Niagara Pkwy.

TD Canada Trust - 1585 Niagara Stone Rd.

Van Noort Florist - 1634 Creek Road

Draw to take place: Saturday, July 10^th, 2010 at 5:15 p.m. Reif Estate Winery, 15608 Niagara River Parkway. Winner does not have to be present for Grand Prize. Winner must be present for Second Prize.

Drop off your ticket at Mori Gardens, Reif Winery, Busy Bee Gardens or any of the residential gardens.
Maps & Tickets are also available at all of the gardens on tour Sat. July 10^th.

Look for our "Garden Tour Signs and balloons" the day of the tour.

For further information email: notlhortsociety@gmail.com or call 905-468-2325

Niagara-on-the-Lake Horticultural Society
Established 1917

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Interactive Tour Map available on Google

1. Go to Google.com
2. Click on “Maps”
3. Next to the "SEARCH MAPS" box click on "Show Search Options"
4. A new dialog box will open. Click on the down arrow to open up the list of options.
5. Click on “User Created Maps”
6. To the left of the "SEARCH MAPS" box enter: Niagara-on-the-Lake Garden Tour 19th Annual Click on “Search Maps”
7. We will come up on the left side. Click on it and you should have the addresses of all the gardens on tour.

2009 Garden Tour Pictures

OUR SPONSOR
MORI GARDENS at 1709 Niagara Stone Rd.
Complimentary "ENGLISH TEA"

Busy Bee Lavender Farm at 758 Niagara Stone Rd. Visit their 15,000 sq. ft. greenhouse, adjacent field with over 3,000 lavender plants and gift shop.

(NO PHOTO) - Rhodo Land Nursery & Garden Centre at 1067 Line 6.
One of Ontario’s most active breeders of rhododendrons on 14 acres with 11 poly houses filled with over 15,000 cultivars.

1289 Larkin Road - Country Willows is on 5 acres of landscaped lawns and gardens surrounded by fruit orchards and vineyards.

356 Dorchester Rd. - Stone pathways wander through the various sun and shade gardens amidst the ornamental trees, evergreens and shrubs.

170 John Street - A very private yard surrounded by mature cedars with grey stone garden walls and walkway. The paths will lead you from one garden room to another.

65 Niagara Street - A garden started from scratch 15 years ago with small vignettes around every corner. Wild and natural with whimsical touches tucked in every nook and cranny.

132 Prideaux Street - This garden has different rooms for different occasions and is designed for low maintenance. Much of the planting is chosen to withstand the Black Walnut trees.

(NO PHOTO) - 17 The Promenade
A peaceful and private residential yard, created around a centerpiece of multilevel, cascading deck. Manicured perimeter gardens include herbs and heirloom tomatoes.

Above Images Provided By
Theresa M. Forte