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Tell Kitchener City Council You Oppose ‘Option A’

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, I am writing to oppose the City’s preferred route ("Option A") for a multi-use path on Floral Crescent as part of the Rockway Fairway Transportation Connections project.
Reroute before you uproot

Reroute Before You Uproot: Support a Pathway that Safeguards Rockway!

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.
Reroute before you uproot

June 2025 Garden Tour in Heritage and Stanley Park

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.
a spring garden along a fence

Garden Wilmot: The Importance of Native Plants Talk

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The Rockway Gardens Amaryllis Sale is Back for 2024!

Hello again, Members! Autumn is winding down and the holidays are drawing near—it’s the perfect time to be thinking about gift ideas for those special people on your list! Whether you’re searching for something unique for the person who has it all, or want to brighten up your own winter season, we’ve got you covered: Once again, Rockway Gardens is excited to offer Amaryllis kits to GardenKitchener members at the fantastic price of just $25.
The 2024 Rockway Gardens Amaryllis Sale

Call for Proposals: Mapping Services for Rockway Gardens

GardenKitchener is excited to announce that we are seeking mapping services for Rockway Gardens, one of Kitchener's beloved green spaces.
An autumn garden in front of the Garden House at Rockway Gardens

August 2024 Garden Tour: One More in Forest Hills!

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.

Explore Innovative Plant Varieties: All About the 2024 Annual Trials at Rockway Gardens

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.
a trial garden bed in Rockway Gardens in Kitchener

July 2024 Garden Tour: Forest Hills, Continued

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.
a modern home in Kitchener, Ontario

June 2024 Garden Tour in Forest Hills, Kitchener

Our June 2024 garden tour features some innovative gardens that showcase unique designs.
A garden featuring a dry rain stream made of rocks in Kitchener, Ontario
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