Botanical Gardens

We are the largest privately owned Botanical Gardens in Southwestern Ontario, nestled within 108 acres of pristine countryside. Our Botanical Gardens natural areas include:

Hardwood forest Forested wetlands  A Coldwater creek  Spring fed pond Farm fields Natural limestone outcroppings

Incorporated within these natural features are over 30 acres of Display Gardens featuring both natural plantings and formal gardens.

Some of the Botanical Gardens highlights include:

Formal Gardens

Formal Allee Labyrinth Boxwood and Shrub Parterres Mass Carpet Bedding of Annuals
	Checkerboard Garden Vegetable Potager Oak Henge Turf Henge Mediterranean Garden

Natural Plantings 

Extensive thematic and mixed Perennial Gardens Bog Garden Ponds and Waterfall Trails, Statuary, Gazebos, Arbours and Pergolas Rare and Exotic Plants
	Alpines Butterfly Border Shade and Woodland Gardens Extensive Perennial Plantings Wildflower Meadow

Amenities

While touring Folmer Botanical Gardens, take advantage of our Garden Centre, Gift Shop, washrooms, a full size tour bus turnaround and ample parking.

A large portion of the Gardens are wheelchair accessible and the Gardens have both shaded and sunny picnic and seating areas. The Gardens also have both long and short duration walking trails for different users.

Garden Photography We offer photo settings for Wedding Parties, Family Photos and Portraitures. The Botanical Gardens can also be reserved for Wedding Ceremonies, Garden Parties, etc. Please call for fee schedule. (must be pre-booked).

New Features for 2012

Potting Shed Gift Shop Our greatly expanded line of Home and Garden Decor offers more variety and selection than we have ever stocked in the past, with many unique artisan objects, outdoor furniture and accessories and wall art to name a few. Workshops New workshops and the option to run fundraiser workshops for community groups and non profits. Contact us for more information. Tropical Courtyard Featuring large scale container gardening with Hibiscus, Oleander, Palm Trees, Bougainvillea, Citrus trees, Begonias, Lantana and Gardenia. Come get inspired!

New Plants for 2012     We are stocking a huge number of new perennials, shrubs and tropicals this season. New colors, longer bloom periods, more drought tolerance and increased hardiness and disease resistance are the requirements before we commit to new plants. Our new arrivals pass the test. Watch for our Spring Newsletter for more information regarding these new plants for 2012.

Our Botanical Gardens have been televised on the Guerilla Gardener, PBS and Mark Cullen Gardening. We are featured in the April 2010 issue of Canadian
Gardening Magazine.

We would be happy to host your day trip, group or bus tour. Please feel free to arrange a tour. We look forward to your visit!

Rural Gardens of Grey & Bruce

We are members of the Rural Gardens of Grey and Bruce. This organization is a network of local private gardens committed to sharing the knowledge and enjoyment of gardening by sharing their enthusiasm, their expertise and their gardens with visitors to Grey and Bruce Counties. Members' gardens are open to the public for a small admission fee, and individual, group and bus tours can be arranged. Each garden is unique and many offer plant sales, garden accent sales, gift shops etc. as well as boundless garden wisdom and knowledge! Visits to a number of gardens can be arranged as a day trip or extended stay tour. As the President of the RGGB since 2005, Brian will be happy to help you arrange a day trip or a whole itinerary. Visit our website at www.ruralgardens.ca