The original plan for the experimental farm called for a botanical garden to supplement the Fletcher Wildlife Garden and the Arboretum. That was back in 1886. We don’t do things in a hurry here.
Canadensis is proud to be a Community Partner in support of the Ottawa Snowsuit Fund’s #SnowAngelOttawa Challenge.
It’s a cool way to keep Ottawa kids warm. Canadensis is a perfect place for you to make your snow angel. Please post to social media using the hashtags #SnowAngelOttawa and #Canadensis
“Do you know where you are going to? Do you like the things that life is showing you?” ~Diana Ross, 1975 Seems there is a lot of angst out there. A Christmas letter that we received just a week ago ended with the following, “We begin a new decade with some fear for our planet,…
It is not mistletoe, but we are passionate about it. Whether it is to beautify your garden or spice up a meal, you have to get the Cornus canadensis plant also referred to as Canadian bunchberry, crackerberry and Canadian dwarf cornel. Native to the United States, Asia and Canada, this plant is mainly found hiding…
The Canadian Anemone is a gorgeous, spring-blooming herbaceous perennial, native to North America. It’s easily identified by an impressive cluster of upward-facing white flowers. Their bright yellow center sits on stalked, elongated branches, bending a bit too easily in the wind. Have you seen them? I admire them each morning when I walk my retriever…
It’s official! 2022 is the Year of the Garden in Canada. Canada is the first country ever to declare a national Year of the Garden!
In this special edition of ‘Canadensis Presents’ the spotlight is on Canadian gardens and garden champions. Special Guests: Alexander Reford, Gloria Beck, Susan Ellis, and Cheney Creamer.
Welcome to Autumn in this most capital garden! When Canada glows with red, yellow and orange, Canadensis – The Garden of Canada/Le Jardin du Canada beckons you to slow down and explore the site of your future botanical garden centred in Ottawa.
