| 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
June 22, 2021
Whether for their rich history, folklore, or fragrant beauty, garden roses are loved around the world. RBG's collection features 3,500 ro…
June 21, 2021
School of Fish by Inuit sculptor Kakkee Negeoseak is a large-scale permanent work part of the Dan Lawrie International Sculpture Collecti…
June 20, 2021
🔥 Kniphofia hirsuta 'Fire Dance' is part of the liliaceae family and is also known as poker plant and torch lily.
The brightly colore…
June 20, 2021
Happy Father's Day from all of us at RBG. If you're in the gardens today, take a moment to reflect on the father figures in your life by …
June 19, 2021
To create an ever-changing display, great perennial garden designs take in to account bloom time, habitat preference, leaf, flower, fruit…
June 19, 2021
Are you ready to party? 'Party Hardy' that is. Roses are in peak bloom! Make sure you stop by to see Rosa 'DARcanard' (sold as Party Hard…
June 19, 2021
Shop @ the Gardens is open in the Camilla and Peter Dalglish Atrium for in store shopping with reduced visitor capacity. Curbside pickup …
June 18, 2021
Get ready for a weekend full of colour at RBG! All outdoor garden areas are open to the public. Where will you visit first? Here's your #…
June 18, 2021
🍅🧠 How Starting a Vegetable Garden Made Me Rethink My Grocery Shopping
On #SustainableGastronomyDay, RBG's Climate Change Garden E…
June 17, 2021
Beauty and sustainability are inter-woven in the rejuvenated Rose Garden in Hendrie Park. We built the Rose Garden, together with beautif…
June 16, 2021
In need of some Father's Day gift inspiration?
Do you share a love for nature with your Dad? Consider one of RBG’s new Charitable Mem…
June 15, 2021
Hendrie Park isn't the only RBG garden with beautiful roses! You can find this ray of sunshine at Laking Garden.
All outdoor gardens hav…
June 14, 2021
Welcome back to the gardens! All outdoor garden areas open to the public TODAY!
These areas include David Braley and Nancy Gordon Rock G…
June 13, 2021
Put on your finest to match the glitz and glamour of Paeonia (Lactiflora Group) 'Top Hat'. This mid to late season peony flaunts deep pin…
June 13, 2021
Rock Garden is truly a peaceful escape. Full of winding pathways, towering confiers, herbaceous perennials, and serene water features. …
June 13, 2021
How well do you know your cones & conifers? Rock Garden's landscape is full of conifer species and varieties from around the world.
Take…
June 13, 2021
Chionanthus virginicus (Fringe Tree) is currently blooming in Laking Garden!
The Fringe Tree is captivating with its spectacular displa…
June 12, 2021
Blooming all summer long with tall purple stems and violet flowers, Salvia nemorosa 'Ostfriesland', commonly known as East Friesland or h…
June 12, 2021
We're so happy to soon have you back in the gardens and out on the trails! Whether you're a first time visitor or a regular, here are a f…
June 12, 2021
The Kousa dogwoods in both Hendrie Park and Rock Garden are putting on quite a show.
All outdoor garden areas open to the public on Mon…
June 12, 2021
🌈 A rainbow of colour at Laking Garden. Irises belong to the Iridaceae family, a family of perennial herbs that includes Crocus, Frees…
June 11, 2021
There's nothing phony about this Blue False Indigo (Baptisia australis), also known as Blue Wild Indigo. This herbaceous perennial is par…
June 11, 2021
With news of the gardens reopening, today's #FloweringFriday blooms report will help you plan your visit across all RBG garden areas.
Th…
June 11, 2021
There's something electric in the air on this beautiful Friday morning! Is the sun brighter? The blooms more fragrant? We're so thankful …
June 10, 2021
The news we’ve all been waiting for … all RBG's outdoor garden areas will open to the public beginning June 14!
These areas include …
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.
