Dig In! Garden Day returns to Mississauga

Mississauga is in bloom. Have a green thumb or looking to start your first garden? Come out to Garden Day to hear from gardening experts and learn more about flowers and plants. Gardening is a great way to stay active outdoors at any age. Gardens also help to improve air quality, support pollinators like bees and butterflies and manage stormwater by absorbing rain and helping to prevent flooding.

Come out to Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens on Saturday, June 27 at 10 a.m. to talk to experts and exhibitors. Join fun activities for the whole family and learn more about this unique park and how you can get involved.

Event details

What

Garden Day is an event to learn from gardening experts, participate in family-friendly activities and learn how to get involved in gardening opportunities across the city. A tour of Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens will also be offered at 10:30 a.m.

When

Saturday, June 27
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon).

Where

Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens
660 Lakeshore Rd. W., Mississauga

Cost

This event is free to attend. Registration is not required, but you can sign up for event updates.

Getting there

Parking at Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens is limited, so consider walking, riding your bike or taking MiWay. Brueckner Rhododendron Gardens can also be accessed by walking or rolling along the Mississauga waterfront trail.

When parking in the neighbourhood, remember that parking is not allowed where “No Parking” signs are posted. Increased parking fines are in effect from May 1 to September 30 in the Lakefront Increased Penalty Zone. This zone includes local roads, City parks and municipal parking lots south of Lakeshore Road.

Learn more about the event.

Preparing your garden

If you’re thinking about starting a garden this year, it’s important to get it ready so your plants can flourish. Whether it’s in a backyard, or on a balcony or sunlit window ledge, creating a home garden is possible. Learn more about how to prepare your garden for gardening season and check out these growing guides.

Whether you’re a gardening enthusiast, a nature photographer or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of flowers and trees, Mississauga offers countless opportunities to connect with nature. Head out and explore some of Mississauga’s many enchanting gardens, lush parks and picturesque boulevards. Find a park near you.

Tags

• Events and Exhibitions
• Parks and Forestry