 Annual Garden Tour - July 8th, 2012
by Strathroy-Caradoc Horticultural Society
Photo of garden from previous tour.
Garden enthusiasts turned out in record numbers on July 10 for the 17th annual Strathroy-Caradoc Horticultural Society (SCHS) garden tour and were treated to a stunning array of some of the best gardens that Strathroy-Caradoc has to offer.
Among the featured gardens this year, the tour included a memory garden, a large country retreat, a garden full of unique water features and artistry, a true Carolinian landscape and a provincially designated heritage garden property. Each was full of bright color, interesting plants and unique one-of-a-kind features.
The horticultural society was proud to have MacKinlay-Paul Park included in this year’s tour – one of the many community gardens that are planted and maintained by the society members. MacKinlay-Paul has been part of the Strathroy-Caradoc landscape since 1871 and was so named to recognize the contributions of two former Strathroy Mayors, Campbell MacKinlay (1949-50), and Fred Paul (1951).
The quest for outstanding gardens for next year’s tour has already begun. Tour co-ordinator Kathy Pawitch is currently hard at work touring again, making early preparations to present us with another great line-up of gardens in July of 2012 – and we’re already looking forward to it!
If you are interested in sharing your garden in 2012, contact the horticultural society – and contact us any time for your growing or garden questions, our members will be glad to assist - inthegarden@live.ca
2012 TOUR
Sunday July 8th - 2012 we will be presenting our 18th annual garden tour.
Be prepared to be dazzled once again with the number of fabulous gardens in our community. The tour runs from 10am until 4pm, rain or shine and as always the homeowners will be in their gardens the day of the tour to answer questions, identify plants, and provide information on how they developed their garden design ideas.
Cost is $8.00 per person advance passport sales and for any horticultural society member, children under 12 are free with an adult ($10 the day of).
Passports can be purchased in advance of the tour, until July 7th at the following locations: Mount Brydges Floral Design 22477 Adelaide Road, Mount Brydges, Neilsons Flowers & The Country Goose 27 Front Street West, Strathroy and Olive Lane Floral Design & Gifts 10 Metcalfe Street, Strathroy.
Passports are $10.00 the day of the tour and are available until 2pm outside of the Strathroy and Mount Brydges libraries.
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