Two sets of tracks, with more than 100 pieces of rolling stock, operate almost daily during warm weather, among landscapes, villages, and perfectly manicured gardens. The name – Evergreen Gardens – hints at the impetus but gives little clue to the epic installation. Read More
Lockyer’s is the largest on-site greenhouse in eastern Ontario, with more than 20,000 square feet of growing space and two acres of land for plant growth. Read More
One of the primary goals of the nursery is to convince people of the value of local plants and growing from seed in order to create genetic diversity. Read More
When Deanna Groves and John Riedl were living and working in Mississauga – she in accounting and human resources and he in information technology – they dreamed of moving to a country property Read More
Believing in community rather than competition, Melanie sees the path ahead with clarity. “I want to stay in my own lane, do what I do, and attract my own customers; those who are right for me. My job is to find customers interested in sustainably grown heirloom flowers. We’re not in competition with other florists. There’s lots of business for all of us. We all have a niche, and we can all work together. I’d love to work with a florist who wants locally grown flowers.” Read More