| 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
Starting April 23: Weekends, 12 to 3 p.m.
Find the desk at RBG Centre (680 Plains Rd. W.) in the main hallway, just before Shop at the Gardens.
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
July 3, 2022
13 immersive, larger-than-life, and interactive artworks ✨ #SeeingTheInvisible at Royal Botanical Gardens is a must on your summer buck…
July 2, 2022
You'll find more than blooms in Hendrie Park this time of year 🐝🐸🐣
Gardens don't have to just provide beautiful views for visit…
July 2, 2022
Plunging into the long weekend like ... ⏩
For birders visiting RBG, our nature sanctuary trail system provides intimate birding experi…
July 1, 2022
🌺 Warm weather and sunshine brings spectacular colours and blooms across the Gardens. Clematis, lilies, hostas, and coneflowers are ju…
July 1, 2022
Yes, we're open for #CanadaDay!
What's on this weekend:
🎨 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Seeing the Invisible (an AR art exhibit)
🌹 11 a.m., 2:…
June 30, 2022
🥗 Eat local at RBG. Whether you’re dining at the Greenhouse Café, Rock Garden Bistro, Turner Pavilion Teahouse, or our pop up Food …
June 30, 2022
#OTD in 1882, RBG’s founder Thomas Baker McQuesten was born! From 1924 to his death in 1948, McQuesten took the idea of RBG from an asp…
June 29, 2022
Paradise found at Cootes Paradise 🌅 Who else is looking forward to relaxing trail-side this long weekend?
If you're looking for some …
June 29, 2022
On your next visit, take a look beyond the eye-popping blooms and be sure to pay attention to the textures which can be observed in the f…
June 28, 2022
It’s time for a trim! ✂️💈 Shout out to the Laking Garden team for keeping the Boxwood Knot garden looking sharp!
Boxwood cultiv…
June 27, 2022
A visit to the Gardens later in the day certainly helps to avoid the summer heat ☀️.
All cultivated Garden areas are open daily 10 a…
June 27, 2022
The Japanese tree lilacs (Syringa reticulata) are blooming now at the Arboretum. This late bloomer doesn't have the typical intoxicating …
June 26, 2022
Paddling into a new week. Exploring Cootes Paradise by land or water is the perfect mid-week escape!
🛶 RBG is home to two canoe launc…
June 26, 2022
If you’re on the trails and you spot a plant that looks suspiciously like Giant Hogweed, chances are its a look-alike! RBG staff keep a…
June 26, 2022
Summer sky reflections at Cootes Paradise, perfectly captured by @mh_cooper ☁️
How are you celebrating the first official weekend of…
June 25, 2022
Armed with the right plant choices, information and perseverance, roses can fill your garden with scent and beauty all summer and into th…
June 25, 2022
Have you visited RBG's newest garden area that emanates secret garden vibes? Learn about the healing power of plants from head to toe at …
June 24, 2022
We challenge you to try out a new trail this summer! With 27 km of nature trails to explore in RBG's nature sanctuaries, step outside you…
June 23, 2022
Take a whiff of one of the cup-shaped pink blooms of Rosa 'AUSmixture' sold as Olivia Rose Austin™ and see if you notice a fruity edge …
June 23, 2022
Laking Garden is home to beautiful blooms beyond 'peak' spring interest of iris and peonies. Visit throughout the summer to discover how …
June 22, 2022
The Rock Garden may be one of the best places to beat the heat at the Gardens 🔥☀️ Pull up a chair under the shady canopy or near t…
June 21, 2022
Summer is officially here! The Rose Garden is bursting with colourful blooms to start the new season. Make sure to say hello to our Garde…
June 21, 2022
Happy #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay! With free parking at the Arboretum today, we invite you to explore the Enji naagdowing Anishinaabe w…
June 19, 2022
The middle terrace at Laking Garden is heating up and ready for summer 🔥. Baptisia 'Solar Flare' (also known as false indigo) deserves…
June 19, 2022
Loaded with sweet-scented white flowers, this double flowered mock orange variety is a sight for sore eyes at the Arboretum.
Pack a picn…
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.
