Garden Journeys Open Days applications are now open!
- Are you curious about gardens that support biodiversity and our ecosystem?
- Are you taking steps to build your own nature-friendly garden?
- Want some garden inspiration and practical ideas for gardens that are both beautiful and sustainable?
Garden Journeys Open Days will again take place over two weekends: August 8 & 9, and August 14, 15 & 16.
Free to the public, gardens across the City of Hamilton will be open for visitors, with the gardeners available to discuss their own journey to eco-friendly gardening, from first steps to fully mature gardens.
If you are working towards a biodiverse eco-friendly garden, consider applying to be a host gardener. It is a wonderful way to inspire members of the public and to meet other like-minded gardeners to exchange ideas. Applications are open May 5 – June 30 2026. 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.”
