Allyn Walsh – Halton Master Gardener
May 29, 2025
Discover Hamilton’s Eco-Friendly Gardens During Garden Journeys Open Days 2025
Free, garden tours celebrating native plants, biodiversity, and sustainable gardening.
Calling all gardeners, native plant lovers, and eco-friendly garden enthusiasts!
👉Are you passionate about native plants, rainwater management, soil health, and eco-friendly gardening techniques?
👉Are you transforming your garden to support biodiversity and local ecosystems?
If so, Garden Journeys Open Days is an event you won’t want to miss.
What is Garden Journeys Open Days?
Garden Journeys Open Days is a free, biennial open garden event happening across the City of Hamilton over two weekends: August 8–10 and August 15–17, 2025. Organized by the Halton Region Master Gardeners, this inspiring event invites visitors to explore private gardens that demonstrate sustainable gardening practices, use of native plants, and support for urban biodiversity.
Why Become a Host Gardener?
Sharing your garden with others is a rewarding way to connect with fellow gardeners and native plant enthusiasts. As a host, you can:
- Showcase your garden’s transformation and eco-friendly features
- Exchange gardening tips and native plant knowledge
- Build a network of like-minded gardeners interested in sustainability
- Help educate others on the importance of gardening for biodiversity
Applications to host are due JUNE 30, 2025. (Late applications may be accepted—contact us for details.)
👉 Apply now on our website
Why Visit Garden Journeys Open Days?
Whether you’re just starting your sustainable garden or have been at it for years, visiting these open gardens offers:
- A first-hand look at how others are incorporating native plants
- Practical ideas for managing rainwater, improving soil, and creating wildlife habitat
- A chance to meet knowledgeable gardeners and ask questions
- Free access to beautiful and inspiring gardens—no tickets required!
From beginner plots to fully developed eco-gardens, each stop on the tour represents a different stage in the journey toward sustainable gardening. You’ll leave with fresh ideas, helpful insights, and a renewed sense of what’s possible in your own outdoor space.
How to Participate
No registration or tickets are needed. Simply:
- Visit our website after July 31 to download the printable list of participating gardens and open hours
- Choose the gardens you’d like to visit
- Head out and enjoy the tour at your own pace
Some gardens will also be marked as “sidewalk showcases,” meaning they can be enjoyed from the street anytime.
Mark Your Calendar!
🗓 Garden Journeys Open Days 2025
📍 Locations across the City of Hamilton
📅 August 8–10 & August 15–17
💲 Free admission – no tickets required!
Learn more or apply to be a host gardener:
🌐 haltonmastergardeners.com/garden-journeys-open-days/
📧 gardenjourneysopendays@gmail.com
Join us this summer to celebrate gardens that put nature first. Let’s grow a more sustainable Hamilton—one garden at a time.
Halton region Master Gardeners 