Welcome to our collection of gardening insights, event updates, and stories from the Lake Shore West Garden Tour community. Discover articles about local gardens, expert advice for Toronto gardeners, and media coverage of our annual events in Long Branch, New Toronto, Alderwood, and Mimico neighborhoods.
Radio Humber interviewed our garden tour organizers about the upcoming 2025 event. Listen to how our community is bringing West Toronto neighbors together through the beauty of local gardens, native plant conservation, and sustainable gardening practices.
Get your Toronto garden ready for the growing season with these essential spring preparation tips. Learn how to prepare soil, select native plants, and create wildlife-friendly garden spaces in our local climate.
Discover which Ontario native plants will attract bees, butterflies, and birds to your Toronto garden. Our local gardening experts share their top choices for creating a thriving ecosystem in urban spaces.
Learn how Lake Shore West homeowners are managing water runoff with beautiful rain gardens. Discover which plants thrive in these environments and how to design a rain garden that works with Toronto's climate and seasonal rainfall patterns.