| 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
September 26, 2021
You'll find White Wood Aster (Eurybia divaricata, formerly Aster divaricatus) in abundance at the Rock Garden, but did you know that it i…
September 26, 2021
RBG is celebrating #CultureDays with free access to RBG Centre and Hendrie Park every Monday from Sept 27 to Oct 18! Celebrate art in th…
September 26, 2021
The plants in the Cactus and Succulent Collection come from all over the world, but share one thing in commmon: they are adapted to survi…
September 25, 2021
🐢 This summer, over 80 individual reports of turtles on land or nesting were submitted across RBG’s properties. A strong team of two…
September 25, 2021
Mindfulness tip? Clear your head among the trees at Rock Garden, the Arboretum, or explore a new RBG trail 🌲 Being in a forest or gree…
September 25, 2021
Sweet Snowdrop Anemone (Anemone sylvestris) in the peaceful Rock Garden.
In your own garden, you may need to keep a close eye on this d…
September 24, 2021
Warm fall days in Laking Garden ☀️🍂 The seasonal display around the cottage on the upper terrace looks beyond incredible, making i…
September 23, 2021
Ruby-throated Hummingbird captured by @mtiegs 📸 Effectively photographing birds requires skills in both photography and birding. That'…
September 23, 2021
Simply stunning 🌹💕 Rosa 'MEIvanae' sold as PINKERBELLE
It’s been a vintage year for roses — while past the peak of their secon…
September 22, 2021
The much anticipated augmented reality exhibit, Seeing the Invisible premieres at RBG tomorrow! Encounter incredible, augmented reality a…
September 22, 2021
Happy #FirstDayOfFall! 🍂🎃 The new display in the Breezeway showcases some of the best elements of the new season.
🎃 Make sure …
September 21, 2021
"What should I do this weekend?" Forget it! You won't need to ask yourself that with all that awaits you at RBG this fall! Autumnal displ…
September 20, 2021
Take a stroll by the Trial Gardens in Hendrie Park. Helianthus hybrid Suncredible® Saturn™ will surely catch your eye 🌻
The trial …
September 20, 2021
All cork products, from wine corks to cork flooring, come from the unusual Cork Oak (Quercus suber), native to the Mediterranean Basin.
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September 19, 2021
Chun Hua Catherine Dong
On view at @at_theagh until Jan 22, 2022
The first major Canadian solo exhibition of works by Chinese-born, Mon…
September 19, 2021
The Dan Lawrie International Sculpture Collection throughout Hendrie Park is made up of 15 inspiring works of art from around the world t…
September 19, 2021
A notebook or journal is a gardener's bestfriend! 📓✏️ It's helpful to jot down notes throughout the growing season to observe colo…
September 18, 2021
Grown your garden knowledge and let your creativity flourish with upcoming courses offered this fall at RBG! You don't want to miss these…
September 18, 2021
Our collection of medicinal plants in Hendrie Park has undergone a full metamorphosis, and the space has been reconfigured and enlarged, …
September 17, 2021
With the Gardens slowly easing into fall, the Rose Garden continues to delight with the second flush of roses. 🌹 You'll see late-bloom…
September 17, 2021
You aren't dreaming! An unusual sight at the Arboretum this time of year ... a single lilac bloom. You won't see the full dell in full fl…
September 16, 2021
We’re only one week away from the opening of the fall run of #SeeingTheInvisible! Timed-tickets are required to experience this incredi…
September 16, 2021
Estonian-Canadian, Liivi Kond graduated from McGill with a BSc in agriculture in the late 1950’s. With an interest in farming, Kond and…
September 16, 2021
Visitors seeking a place of respite need to look no further than RBG's new Healing Garden. Located in Hendrie Park, this rejuvenated spac…
September 15, 2021
🎃 Deep within the recesses of the historic Rock Garden lies Pumpkin Hollow, a drowsy, dreamy, magical place where pumpkins come to lif…
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.
