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Acadian Forest Region
Learn about the plants and habitats of this unique and diverse forest region

 


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What's new at the Gardens
Gardening with native plants

Do you want to find out more about how to garden with native plants?

Visit our Education section of this website and click on 'Education on Native Plants' or follow this link.

To download a list of nurseries that carry native plant material click here.

To get inspiration for your home garden and to see the beauty and diversity within our native plants visit the Botanical Gardens today!

                        Natural Ornament Workshop

                            Saturday November 28th

Learn how to make angels out of milkweed, reindeer from birch bark, stars out of pinecones and much more.

$8/adult, $5/child + a donation to the food bank. Proceeds go to Support the Friends of the Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens. All materials included. Bring your creativity to this hands-on session.

For registration information visit our events page.

Welcome to Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens

Since September 14, 2002 the Gardens have provided a stimulating and interesting environment for the study and viewing of native flora of the Acadian Forest Region. To many visitors the unique and beautiful gardens are a place for quiet walks and contemplation.

The Harriet Irving Botanical Gardens are now open for the season. The Gardens are open (weather permitting) from dawn until dusk daily. Our Greenhouses and Woodland Trails are always open and also free to the public. To start your virutal tour of the Gardens click on Our Gardens above. To return to this Main Page click on our emblem on the right hand corner of the page.                                                                                                                                                                              Harriet Lila Irving

                                                                                                                                 

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