Garden Tour: Mackinac Island

We hope you enjoy this 2024 summer garden tour of Mackinac Island! Mackinac Island has some of the most vibrant and diverse gardens you'll ever see and they're all within walking distance of downtown. From hotel grounds, to city property, to private gardens, Mackinac is bursting with color! Explore the designs of well known gardener Jack Barnwell and take a peaceful walk through a Proven Winners Signature Garden. In lieu of Garden Week, we'd like to share what the gardens of Mackinac Island are looking like this year with all of you. We hope you enjoy this tour, let us know if you'd like to see more!

Restoration of the Senses: The Garden of Susan Koelink

Take a front yard garden tour in British Columbia with Susan Koelink! Nearly 20 years after her first feature in Garden Gate Magazine, we’re back in 2025 to see how her landscape has grown. Packed with colorful plants, lush textures, soothing scents, and a charming frog fountain, this sensory-rich garden is full of inspiration for your own outdoor space.

Botanical Bliss Walk Butcharts Garden

The Butchart Gardens is a 122-year-old internationally-renowned 55-acre display garden located in Brentwood Bay, British Columbia. Created by Jennie Butchart. The Gardens was designated a National Historic Site of Canada, in 2004 for its one hundredth birthday.

Timestamps: 00.00 - Intro

00:42 - Tsawwassen Quay Market

02:58 - Ferry Ride

06:59 - Butcharts Entrance

11:27 - Japanese Garden

20:46 - Rose Garden

22:40 - Italian Garden

24:45 - Mediterranean Garden

26:20 - Sunken Garden

Vandusen Gardens

Join me on a stunning walk through VanDusen Botanical Gardens in Vancouver during peak spring bloom. The gardens were alive with color — golden laburnum trees, vibrant azaleas, and show-stopping rhododendrons made it a magical, tranquil experience.

An Englishman's Garden in Ontario, Canada

Step into a beautifully crafted English cottage garden—right here in Ontario, Canada! Join Garry and his wife Julie as they take you on a tour of their stunning 7-acre garden, built from scratch over the past 10 years. From magnolias, daffodils, and delphiniums to a koi pond, orchard, rock garden, and vegetable patch—this is gardening passion at its finest.

Ontario Backyard Vegetable Garden Tour

Welcome to my backyard vegetable garden tour in Ontario, Canada, where I’m on a mission to grow 650 pounds of fresh produce from my small yard! 🌱✨ In this video, I’ll share my journey through the challenges and successes I’ve faced in my garden this spring, including pests, weather conditions, and soil health. Watch as we sow seeds for delicious summer vegetables like zucchini, cucumber, melon, and green beans! Whether you’re a beginner gardener or a seasoned pro, you’ll find valuable insights and inspiration for your own gardening adventures.

~ Nourishing Gardener

Canadian Garden Zones Are Changing!?

Canada is reviewing its plant hardiness zones and there is likely going to be a small change. We will look at the Canadian map that matches the US garden zone map.

Saskatchewan Cold Climate Garden:

Top 10 August Perennials

Discover the best hardworking perennials for Zone 3 gardens that shine in August and some that will carry your garden through September (and even frost)! In this video, I’ll share my top cold-hardy perennials that provide stunning color, texture, and resilience in harsh climates. Whether you're a beginner or experienced gardener, these tough plants will thrive with minimal care and keep your garden looking vibrant late into the season. Learn about long-blooming favorites, drought-tolerant varieties, and pollinator-friendly picks that are perfect for Zone 3 conditions. Don’t let the short growing season limit your garden’s beauty—plant these reliable perennials for a show-stopping display year after year!

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