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Welcome back to garden tour season! This year’s first tour is all about memory, experimentation, and the way gardens quietly evolve alongside the people who tend them.

If you didn't get the chance to purchase plants or bulbs at this year's Rockway Gardens Plant & Bulb Sale, you're in luck! The remaining plants and bulbs are now available to purchase in front of the Garden House (7 Floral Crescent in Kitchener).

Copy this letter and paste it into this form to tell Kitchener City Council that you are against a multi-use path route that harms heritage trees and structures in Rockway Gardens: --- Dear Councillors, The City of Kitchener is planning to install a multi-use path through Rockway Gardens, over the grassed area alongside Floral Crescent, with bump-outs that would remove the ability to park on the road.

Tell the City of Kitchener you support a multi-use path – but not at the cost of the heritage trees and community space that we all treasure.

Our first garden tour of 2025 is all about experimenting and being true to your evolving tastes! Two are landscapes with long histories (37 years! 46 years!) and gardeners who aren’t afraid to move things around, or change their minds.

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GardenKitchener is excited to announce that we are seeking mapping services for Rockway Gardens, one of Kitchener's beloved green spaces.

Be inspired by the stunning gardens featured in our August 2024 tour – from vibrant displays of colour and rare plant varieties to unique stonework, historical accents, and whimsical, wildlife-friendly designs.

Written by Karin Clemens, Rockway Gardens Head Gardener This season, we had the lucky opportunity to join the Annual Trials held by the University of Guelph.

Our July 2024 garden tour features some gorgeous gardens that demonstrate exceptional creativity – from the innovative use of slopes, to imaginative combinations of real and imitation plants.