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.

Admission - Free

The Gardens are open daily (weather permitting) for anyone with an interest or question about native flora. Please visit and join us in a celebration of the trees, shrubs and flowers of the Acadian Forest Region.                                                        

                                                                                                                                                                            Harriet Lila Irving

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What's new at the Gardens	Summer Events in the Gardens
	We have a full list of events and workshops happening this summer at the Gardens. Have you always wondered how to tell a Carex from a Grass? Register for our Carex Workshop - Introduction to the taxonomy and ecology of sedges. June 21st      Expand your digital photography skills. Sign up for 'A View from Here' a 2 session digital photography course. June 17th and 24th. Click here to download a .pdf of our events brochure Click here to visit our Events page
One of our Summer Gardeners wins Gold! We're very pleased to have a Gold winning Gardener working for us this summer. Recent NSCC Horticulture graduate Howard Wagner won Gold in the provincial Skills Canada Competition in April. Howard is on his way to the national competition in Calagary this month. Good luck Howie! Don't miss our native orchids in bloom this week. Look for Pink and Yellow Lady's Slippers blooming in our Deciduous and Calcareous habitats.