| Membership | Price |
|---|---|
| Student | $55/year |
| Single | $85/year |
| Single Plus | $120/year |
| Family | $130/year |
| Family Plus | $175/year |
| Contributing | $250/year |
| Supporting | $500/year |
| Sustaining | $1,000/year |
| Benefactor's Circle | $2,500/year |
| Director's Circle | $5,000/year |
| President's Circle | $10,000/year |
Gardening Information
Gardening Information Services
Visit the Gardening Information Desk at RBG Centre for answers to your gardening questions from our expert volunteers! Gardening Information Service is at RBG Centre, directly across from the Shop @ the Gardens. Volunteers have been operating Gardening Information Service for more than 10 years.
NOTE: desk is currently closed due to COVID-19. Send a message using the form below to get in touch!
What's That Plant?
Do you see something in our gardens that you love, but can't find a plant label? Identify and learn more with PlantSnap! Download the app and take a photo to learn more about the plant's taxonomy, habitat, care and uses.
Ask us your Gardening Questions
By Phone: 905-527-1158 ext. 226
In Person: see hours above
Online: using the form below
April 14, 2021
Maintaining the Mediterranean Garden takes a lot of work! Let's hear from Chris Tarrant, Plant Propagation and Production Manager at RBG,…
April 14, 2021
☀ Golden Glory Cornelian Cherry, Cornus mas 'Golden Glory', is making an appearance at the Arboretum.
Featuring clusters of yellow flo…
April 11, 2021
White Forsythia (Abeliophyllum distichum) 🤍
We’re so close to peak bloom season in the arboretum! Magnolias, cherries, and lilacs a…
April 10, 2021
Hello magnolia!
RBG’s magnolia collection are starting to wake up and show us hints of their colours. The collection features a specta…
April 10, 2021
Curbside pickup is available at Shop @ the Gardens with an ever-changing selection of unique items for that special gift. Showcasing the …
April 10, 2021
Spring has at last come and our trails are packed with natural wonders to enjoy. Highlights include migratory birds and the first of the …
April 10, 2021
Another stunning shot of a Red Maple blooming! With every day, new splashes of colour can be seen throughout the Arboretum. What blooms a…
April 8, 2021
The bright bloom on this Red Maple or Acer rubrum ‘Gerling' is a sight to see at the arboretum. This particular tree also the touching …
April 7, 2021
Male Wood Ducks are easy to identify with their bright eyes and bill, glossy green head, and chestnut breast cut with white stripes.
The…
April 7, 2021
With soft pink flowers and a sweet fragrance, it's easy to appreciate this early bloom on a beautiful morning at the Arboretum ☀️
Hy…
April 5, 2021
RBG is preparing for a controlled (prescribed) burn at Princess Point and at a site near the Arboretum in the Cootes Paradise Nature Sanc…
April 4, 2021
Hello spring ☀️
📸: Meghan D. @meghanduchene
#RBG #RoyalBotanicalGardens #RBGTrails #RBGArboretum #Trails #Spring #Ontario #Ont…
April 4, 2021
Hyacinthus orientalis 'Delft Blue'
April 3, 2021
Though indoor and outdoor garden areas are temporarily closed to the public, the blooms shine on. Our team continues to care for our livi…
April 3, 2021
We have our eyes on you ... magnolia watch! Though peak bloom season isn't until late-April or early-May, small buds have started to appe…
April 2, 2021
Running has some pretty big effects on the trails and the surrounding ecosystem which is why running isn't permitted on RBG trails. Jenn,…
April 2, 2021
Variegated Cornelian Cherry Dogwood (Cornus mas 'Variegata') 💛
These bright and cheery blooms are little wins during diffult times. T…
April 2, 2021
Following advice from Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), as Ontario enters a province…
April 1, 2021
We’re celebrating our 80th anniversary!
Since 1941, RBG has dedicated expertise in horticulture, conservation, science and education t…
March 28, 2021
Temporary Closure: David Braley and Nancy Gordon Rock Garden
Following advice from Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health in respon…
March 27, 2021
While our gardens are still waking up, art in the gardens take the spotlight!
Bloodroot, by Karl Unnasch (USA)
Stained glass, stainless …
March 27, 2021
How well do you know your birds? Can you identify this beauty by just its tail feathers?
Leave your guess in the comments 💬
#Wildlif…
March 26, 2021
Seen basking on a log in an RBG wetland, this Blanding’s Turtle scopes out its surroundings after a winter in mud. She likely hasn’t …
March 25, 2021
The Crocus out front of the RBG Centre entrance can brighten any day! Enjoying the sun before the spring showers roll in 🌨
📸: Chri…
March 24, 2021
Simply iris-istible! Iris reticulata spotted in the Scented Garden at Hendrie Park.
Only a few more months until the largest iris collec…
Seed Library
Borrow, Grow, and Return!
Our seed library is one way we nurture that connection. We provide seeds that you borrow, grow, and then return. If you are new to gardening, interested in growing a greater diversity of plants, or invested in supporting a community of growers, our seed library will help you meet those goals.
Horticulture & Collections
With tens of thousands of plants in our five cultivated garden areas, there is always something interesting growing at RBG. Here are some of the key collections curated by the Royal Botanical Gardens’ horticulture department.
What's In Bloom
Plants of interest are ever-changing in RBG’s five cultivated garden areas and nature sanctuaries. Check back to learn what’s blooming now or see the blooms calendar for a rough estimation of what to expect each season.
Courses & Workshops
RBG offers courses and workshops in Burlington & Hamilton for families, kids and adults in the areas of gardening, nature, botanical arts and wellness.
