August 8 & 9, August 14, 15 & 16, 2026
Close to 60 eco-friendly gardens across Hamilton will be open for you to visit during the Garden Journeys Open Days event, without cost and without tickets.
Meet and talk to host gardeners who are on the journey to build sustainable gardens supporting biodiversity. Each garden is unique and offers a glimpse into what is possible when creativity, care, and nature come together.
In the event of adverse weather or air quality conditions, check this website for updates.
This event is free, open to everyone, and self-guided, so you can choose the gardens and timing that work best for you. No tickets required.
- Here is the list of garden addresses, opening times, and special features. Plan your tour to meet gardeners with shared interests and similar spaces.
- Here is the map of all garden addresses, opening times and garden descriptions. Plan your route, and read about each garden in the gardener’s own words.
- Sidewalk Showcase: This is a garden that can be viewed from the street at any time during the event; the gardener will not be available to answer questions. A few gardens are sidewalk showcases only but most also have open hours.
This event is free for all to attend. If you wish to support Halton Master Gardeners so that we can continue to put on events like this, any amount would be gratefully received.
Come for the beauty, stay for the inspiration, and leave with practical ways to bring more biodiversity and joy into your own gardening journey.
Email us with your questions at
gardenjourneysopendays@gmail.com.
2025 Garden Journeys Reflections & Gallery
“Sharing my garden with local community members and promoting native gardening within my neighbourhood. Visiting other, more mature gardens and gaining inspiration.”
“Connecting with native plant gardeners in our community and sharing knowledge with visitors who are just getting started.”
“I really enjoyed Garden Journeys Open Days for a few reasons. It was such a good chance to connect with other native plant gardeners and trade stories, tips, and even seeds or plants. I also loved chatting with more traditional gardeners who were curious about the benefits of native plants—it felt great to share what I’ve learned. On top of that, it gave me the perfect excuse to get my yard looking its best, and I walked away with plenty of fresh ideas for next year’s garden.”
“Meeting gardeners who were just beginning to add native plants to their gardens. Exchanging ideas “
“Talking to people about biodiversity!”
“So nice to connect with gardeners passionate about native gardening. I learned something from gardeners who visited me and who I visited! Made a new gardening friend.”
