Shade Garden: Wonderful Colours Year Round

Schedule

Wed May 06 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Toronto Botanical Garden | Toronto, ON

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Celebrate the beauty of shade and discover how cool, quiet corners can shine all season long.
About this Event

Join renowned garden expert Marion Jarvie for an inspiring exploration of shade-loving plants and the quiet magic they bring to the garden. Drawing on decades of experience, Marion will share how these sparkling treasures — from the earliest days of spring through late fall — can surprise and delight throughout the entire growing season.

Discover how to recognize the many forms of shade around your home, from beneath trees and shrubs to those cool, restful corners that offer relief on hot summer days. You’ll learn about plant selection, culture, and hardiness for our region, and how to transform shaded spaces into lush, thriving highlights of your garden.

Wednesday, May 6 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Public $20, TBG Members $15 (plus applicable taxes and fees).

About Marion Jarvie

Marion Jarvie is a passionate plants-woman who has been gardening in Thornhill for over forty years. She loves plants and invites any and all to her garden where you will find the hardiest of varieties side by side with plants from all over the world. Marion has been involved with both the Toronto and International gardening communities. Marion is an accomplished photographer and enthusiastic educator. She teaches regularly at the Toronto Botanical Garden and has lectured all over North America and in the UK.

Join Toronto Botanical Garden

Join the Toronto Botanical Garden (TBG) as a member to get a discount on this program, upcoming events and classes, and free parking. A TBG membership helps you deepen your knowledge and connection to the natural world, become a part of a dynamic community of plant people, and be inspired! Become a member !

Additional Program Information

  • Please review our Refund Policy and Terms of Agreement.
  • For more information on accessibility at the garden please review our Accessibility Features webpage. If you have any accessibility requirements during your program please email [email protected].
  • To learn more about the Toronto Botanical Garden and our programs, please review our list of Frequently Asked Questions.
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