🍁 Happy Canada Day from Canadensis! 🌿
In plant names, canadensis means “of Canada” – a nod to species discovered here or deeply rooted in our landscapes. Think Tsuga canadensis (Eastern Hemlock) or Sambucus canadensis (Elderberry).
At Canadensis Botanical Garden, we’re growing more than plants – we’re cultivating a vision: a national garden for Canada, right here in Ottawa. One that celebrates biodiversity, supports pollinators, honours Indigenous knowledge, and reflects the beauty of this country from coast to coast to coast.
Today, as we mark Canada Day, we reflect on what it means to be of Canada – and how a garden can help tell that story.
🌱 Visit us on the Central Experimental Farm
📍 Prince of Wales Dr, Ottawa, ON K2C 3K1 – look for the Red Barn
📸 Bring your camera and come wander!
We’re growing something beautiful – for Ottawa, for Canada, for generations to come. 💚
