The cultural theme chosen for the Kitchen Garden
in 2009 is Ukrainan

• Overview
• Arrival Courtyard
• Carpet Beds
• Demonstration Courtyard
• Entry Garden Walk
• Floral Hall Courtyard
• Garden Etiquette
• Garden Hall Courtyard
• Herb Garden
• Kitchen Garden
• Knot Garden
• Nature's Garden
• President's
  Choice Show Garden
• Special Exhibits
• Spiral Mound
• Strawbale Shed
• Teaching Garden
• Terrace Garden
• Westview
  Terrace
• Woodland Walk

The theme of the 2010 kitchen garden draws inspiration from the beautiful and culturally rich country of Italy. Fragrant Rosemary, delicious fresh basil, dramatic artichokes and a rainbow of tomatoes are just a sampling of the plant staples we will be growing this season. The garden is sure to be a feast for the senses from early spring through fall. We are very excited to have Frank Ferragine (aka Frankie Flowers) of City TV assist with the design and layout of the garden plan. Visit often and explore the possibilities of how you can create a "Taste of Italy" in your own home garden. Be sure to watch for our Taste of the Garden special evenings throughout the summer months.

Toronto's multicultural population offers a global perspective on the history of food. Each year the vegetables of a particular culture, country or continent are featured in the kitchen garden using the expertise and advice of the appropriate local community. This diverse space demonstrates a variety of methods for growing vegetables, fruit, flowers and herbs in a sustainable, organic and aesthetically pleasing manner.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Toronto’s multicultural population offers a global
  perspective on the history of food. Each year the vegetables of a particular culture, country or continent are featured in the kitchen garden using the expertise and advice of the appropriate local community.
  
• The Toronto Botanical Garden’s kitchen garden is a diverse space that demonstrates a variety of methods for growing vegetables, fruit, flowers and herbs in a sustainable, organic and aesthetically pleasing manner. Organic gardening techniques, crop rotation and companion planting are practised here for plant health and maximum food production.
  
• Fruit trees that have been espaliered or cordoned (that is, trained into one main stem through vigorous pruning) demonstrate kitchen garden techniques for small spaces. Also featured are specialized fruit pruning techniques and potager gardening particularly relevant for small gardens.
  

YEARLY CULTURAL THEME
2010 - Italian
2009 - Ukraine
2008 - Inspired by India
2007 - Caribbean
2006 - Japanese