| 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
Come with your gardening questions!
Visit the Gardening Information Desk at RBG Centre for answers to your gardening questions from our expert volunteers! Volunteers have been operating Gardening Information Service for more than 10 years.
Current Hours
CURRENTLY CLOSED
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.
May 27, 2023
For the lilac lovers! 🥂 Bloom season is fleeting, so bring home a piece of the gardens with you! Have you tried our new small-batch li…
May 27, 2023
We’re in love, we’re obsessed. Tree peonies are passing peak bloom at Laking Garden and some of the first herbaceous peonies are begi…
May 26, 2023
Hello weekend! Rock Garden is simply bursting with colour. Tree peonies, Dogwood, Sage, Bleeding heart, Doublefile viburnum, Carolina all…
May 25, 2023
Where will the #RBGtrails take you?
Cootes Paradise is RBG’s largest and most diverse nature sanctuary at over 600 hectares. The area…
May 24, 2023
“You did not go over the wall”. 🥺
For the Queen Charlotte: A #Bridgerton Story fans, it’s time to whip out your newest frock fr…
May 24, 2023
Not all lilacs are lilac! Lilacs have seven colour families: white, violet, blue, lilac, pink, magenta, and purple. Which colour is your …
May 23, 2023
It's #WorldTurtleDay! RBG is home to four native turtle species and is a designated Important Area for Reptiles and Amphibians (IMPARA), …
May 22, 2023
Happy International Day for Biodiversity! The American Crabapple is an all but forgotten species, and one of only a few apples native to …
May 21, 2023
Laking lilacs! Can you picture a more picturesque bench to rest under?
Take note of Syringa vulgaris ‘Sensation’ featured at the end…
May 20, 2023
Basket of gold (Aurinia saxatilis) is catching the eyes over at Rock Garden! You'll also find pearlbush, bergenia, mountain silverbell, a…
May 20, 2023
🐝 Can you bee-lieve? (Read in @jvn’s voice)
It’s #WorldBeeDay! 🐝
One way you can help is to bee engaged in pollinator-friend…
May 19, 2023
Looking for your sign to experience one of the world's largest and most diverse lilac collection? This. This is your sign. RBG's lilac co…
May 19, 2023
When you're visiting Laking Garden this long weekend, make sure to pay close attention to the plant labels in the iris collection. You'll…
May 19, 2023
Name a more perfect pairing than redbud and lilacs... we'll wait.
Just in time for the long weekend, both will be at peak bloom continu…
May 18, 2023
The long weekend is almost here! Here's a look at what's on at the Rock Garden:
🥞 Brunch at Rock Garden Bistro: Sunday, May 21 & Mond…
May 18, 2023
The Fishway is located at the mouth of the Desjardins Canal – where Cootes Paradise Marsh flows into Hamilton Harbour. Its design keeps…
May 17, 2023
💜 Lilac update! Most of the Syringa vulgaris cultivars have blooms with florets anywhere between 80-95% now fully open meaning this we…
May 17, 2023
Welcoming you at the entrance of Laking Garden, tree peonies are in full bloom! Early varieties of herbaceous peonies are swelling, with …
May 16, 2023
✨ Descend into the Morrison Woodland Garden at Hendrie Park and you’ll discover redbud, flowering dogwood, magnolias blooming and com…
May 14, 2023
Spring is in bloom at the Gardens!
What will you discover on your next visit?
#RBGblooms
May 14, 2023
Make sure to show Mother Nature some extra love today 💕 Happy Mother's Day!
#RBGblooms
May 13, 2023
🐝 Who's hungry? RBG's Malus collection focuses on the ornamental crabapples and not domesticated culinary apples. So leave it to polli…
May 13, 2023
Spanning wetlands, grasslands, and forests, RBG's nature sanctuaries are an exceptional place to observe the springtime migratory birds! …
May 12, 2023
🌈 Miniature and standard dwarf bearded irises have begun blooming at Laking Garden!
The tall bearded iris aren't blooming just yet. …
May 12, 2023
💭 If you want to know where our mind is, it’s deep within the Lilac Collection at the Arboretum! With the warmth and sunshine this w…
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.
