http://www.gardenretreats.ca A passion for gardening Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:38:48 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Junior League of Toronto restored the MacLean House which is owned and operated by Sunnybrook Estates. I was involved in the "Coach House Garden"  here are some before and after pics.  There is a stone arch built by J B Stoneworks (donated by Beaver Valley Stone)  and patio by Kingsway Landscape Contractors ... http://www.gardenretreats.ca/?p=63 http://www.gardenretreats.ca/?p=34 Small back yard transformed into oasis. City front yard updated New garden draws client outside Modern front garden to compliment architecture Dated back yard becomes new entertaining centre Japanese Garden Modern cooking centre Art in the garden, is a must Grass removed and entire yard planted Evolution of a downtown classic low maintenance garden http://www.gardenretreats.ca/?p=39 Low maintenance property A classical, monochromatic  Georgian look for an Updated Thornhill home Backyard Screens http://www.gardenretreats.ca/?p=24 This is a perspective of my feature garden at Canada Blooms. This year the theme is flower power and there will be lots of brightly colored walls and flowers in an amusing atmosphere. Think disco dancing, garden parties, curved lines, pink flamingoes, lots of plants and ... http://www.gardenretreats.ca/?p=11 The Japanese maple creates a focal point in the garden while the boxwood frames and softens the hardscape in the corners.  The plants provide structure around the perimeter of the garden. The best feature is the connection between the house and garden. “You want to ask for a table on the patio ... http://www.gardenretreats.ca/?p=10 The owners of this classic dwelling wanted a low maintenance look as well as the removal of all the grass. Planting was a challenge under the maple. The result was an eye catching group of plants and all season’s interest which generated many compliments from the neighborhood. A small courtyard with the ... http://www.gardenretreats.ca/?p=9 Connie poses with her award winning design at the 2007 Canada Blooms. Her feature garden at Canada Blooms won 2 awards: The S.G. Ulbright Award for "Outstanding Medium Size Garden" and the Certified Landscape Designer Award. Entrance to the 2007 feature garden where the stone wall and ... http://www.gardenretreats.ca/?p=5