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• Stately home offering three B&B rooms• 6 housekeeping cottages• On the Bruce Trail and steps to safe, sand beach• Pet Friendly Cottage• Open Year Round• Serene Setting
5 miles N of Wiarton, Hwy. 6. 519-534-1777.
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a sundaY tradition on the peninsulaOur outdoor vendors’ market runs from May long weekend through to Thanksgiving. Experience a traditional market complete with antiques, books, local crafts, fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, plants, herbs, preserves and much more! Oh, and our take-out has fresh cut fries. Yummy!
The area’s most unique shopping experience with an emphasis on Canadian-made. Clothing (best coat & mocassin selection on the Peninsula), native crafts, jewelry, bath & kitchen, preserves & more!
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Explore & DiscoverBruce–Grey–Owen Sound Region
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519 881 3300 | [email protected] | www.folmergardens.com
2668, Hwy #9, RR#3 Walkerton, ON N0G 2V0
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EARTH BOUND GARDENSRed Bay Bruce Peninsula
Plant Sales, Landscape & Design, Gift Shop, Metal Art, Sunday Concert Series, Workshops
www.earthboundgardens.com519-534-2483 Garden #4
• Situated on 100 acres at the top of Scotch Mountain with views ofMeaford and Georgian Bay.
• Two separate guesthouse suites with private entrance, kitchen, full bath, �replace and satellite T.V.
• Hearty country breakfasts with fresh fruit and baking.
• On-site bakery featuring Scotch Mountain Shortbread, refreshments.
• Part of Rural Gardens of Grey and Bruce: Scotch Mountain Country Gardens #8
THE LITTLE INN ON SCOTCH MOUNTAINBed and BreakfastMeaford, Ontario
Open May to October
www.scotchmountaincountrygardens.com
For reservations please call 519 538-5965
E-mail:[email protected]: 137295 Grey Road 12, R.R. 2
Meaford, ON, N4L 1W6www.bbcanada.com/thelittleinnonscotchmountainGarden #8
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unique jewellery fashioned bymany gifted Canadian artistslight instrumental musicgifts for home & garden
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Large European-style Formal Gardens102645 Grey Road #18
(5 kms south of Owen Sound)Open Daily Bus Parking
Garden concrete sales 519-376-4617
BRUCE BOTANICAL FOOD GARDENS A Rare Experience – 62 Park Street, Ripley, Ontario
Featuring Rare, Very Rare, Endangered, and World Food PlantsJune to October Wed-Sun 10-5 or by Chance
Guided and Self Guided Tours – Living Marketplace (please bring your own bag)www.bbfg.org Facebook: Bruce Botanical Food Gardens
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MORLAND PLACEBarry More102645 Grey Road 18 v Owen Sound • (519) 376 4617
Large Formal Gardens and Maze. Located beside Inglis Falls, Bruce Trail, Niagara Escarpement and Grey Roots. Morland Hall featured in many movies and special occasions.
Open daily • $3 Bus Parking • Self Tour with Site Map provided
LIVING CARPETJoerg and Franzis Leiss937 Bruce Rd 9 v Wiarton • (519) 534 [email protected]
Extensive groundcover and perennial plantings, natural rock garden. Wildflower plantings around a large pond with bridge and pergola in a woodland setting.
By Appointment • $3Plant Sales • Perennial Nursery • Greenhouses
THE FROG & NIGHTGOWN GARDENSPat Poucher24 Water Street v Hope Bay • (519) 534 1060
Waterfront English rock gardens with a spectacular view of Georgian Bay; uncommon perennial plantings, shade and sun, natural stream garden and picnic tables.
Call for hours • Gift Shop • $3 • Plant Sales
EARTH BOUND PERENNIALS & GARDENSBrenda Sutherland, John Close and Judy Larkin14 Hea Road v (Red Bay/Wiarton) South Bruce Peninsula (519) 534 2483 [email protected] • www.earthboundgardens.com
Home of the Lily Ladies and Farmer John! 5 acres, daylilies, lilies, native plants, wildflower weddings, fresh organic produce. Sunday free concerts July-Aug, 2-4.
Daily 9-5 • May-ThanksgivingGroup/Bus Tours Welcome • Gift Shop
KEPPEL CROFT FARM AND GARDENSBill and Dawn Loney504156 Grey Road 1 v Big Bay, Wiarton, Georgian Bluffs(519) 534 1090 [email protected] • www.keppelcroft.com
Explore four acres of perennial, shade and rock gardens created on gravel ridge; art installations, nature trails, and Keppel Henge. Bring your picnic.
10-5 We-Su, Holiday Mo, Closed Mo/Tu • $3Group/Bus Tours Welcome • Plant Sales
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Orange Bicycle Gardens and B&B v Tobermory 519.596.2353 www.orangebicyclebnb.comA
Marydale’s Family Restaurant v Lion’s Head519.793.4224 www.visitlionshead.caB
Garden in Thyme Country Market v Lion’s Head519.793.4303 C
Big Bay General Store v Big Bay v 519.534.3730Homemade Ice CreamD
Sweet Things from Dejong Acres v Georgian Bluffs519.534.1211 www.dejongacres.caE
Kilsyth General Store v Owen Sound519.376.5780 www.kellysinn.caF
Roy L Acres Farm v Grey Highlands519.353.8895 www.royalacresfarm.caJ
Leslieville Cheese Market v North Flesherton519.924.9900 www.leslievillecheesemarketnorth.comK
Bruce Wine Bar and Kitchen v Thornbury519.599.1112 www.brucewinebar.caG
Beaver Valley Cidery v Kimberly519.599.1001 www.bvcider.caH
Barrhead Pub and Grill, 735198 West Back Line v Markdale519.986.3333 I
The Spot Restaurant v Mount Forest519.323.4738 www.thespotrestaurant.caL
Back Eddies Coffee Roastery v Paisley519.353.4787 www.backeddies.comM
Big Dipper Bakery Café v Paisley519.353.5542 www.bigdipper.netN
Butterfly Gardens of Saugeen Shores v Southamptonwww.butterflygardensofss.caO
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Chicory Common Natural Foods and Cafe v Durham519 369 2046 P
BURY ROAD GARDENS & SERENDIPITYJoni and Pete Regan2 Brock Street v Tobermory • (519) 596 [email protected]
At the top of the beautiful Bruce Peninsula Mother Nature has bent down and kissed a shady little corner on the cheek. Corner of Nicholas & #2 Brock Street.
Daily most days May-Oct • $3
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WILLOW FARM GRASSESKaren Young597326 Grey Road 29, RR1 v Bognor • (519) 376 7463 [email protected]
48 acre hobby farm in the Big Head River Valley. Featuring 95 varieties of ornamental grasses. Perennial and display beds with winding trails to the river.
9-5 Fr-Su • May 16-Oct 5 • $3Plant Sales
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FOOTLOOSE TOOVicki & Paul Preston465146 12A, Concession 2 v Markdale • (519) 986 3719 Sideroad 110 east (off Hwy 10, 1km S of Markdale) Drive [email protected]
Extensive perennial gardens mixed with shrubs, annuals, veggies and a large collection of succulents amidst interesting limestone rocks invite a leisurely stroll.
By Appointment or Chance • $3
13 FROGGIES SONGBarbara Weatherall154552 Grey Road 32, RR4 v Flesherton • (519) 986 [email protected]
A cottage style garden with many unusual perennials. Also daylilies and roses. Pathways take the visitor through the garden. A shade garden and a rock garden.
Open Daily by Appointment or Chance • $3
14 GRANGE HOLLOW GARDENS & NURSERYKatherine Taylor and Sarah Taylor175895 Concession 6 v Desboro • (519) 794 3444 [email protected] • www.grangehollow.ca
Century farm situated on 100 acres of rolling countryside in the heart of Amish country. Sprawling English cottage-style gardens bordered with limestone.
Daily 9-5 May-July • Aug-Sept closed Su/We/Th • By Donation Self Tour with Map • Greenhouses Plant Sales
Group/Bus Tours Welcome
16 RIVERWOOD GARDENSAnne Bartlett302441 Concession 2 SDR, RR1 v Hanover • (519) 369 [email protected]
Expanding gardens feature a passion for 4 season design, featuring unique azaleas, magnolias, iris, rhododendrons, peonies, hostas, daylilies, hydrangeas, conifers and trees. Be inspired!
10-6 Fr-Sa • mid May-early Oct • $3Other Dates/Times by Appointment or Chance
Plant Sales • Group/Bus Tours Welcome
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YESTERDAYS GARDENRon, Karen & Caleb Charron401328 Grey Rd 4, RR1 v Hanover (519) 364 2731 • (519) 364 5393 • 1 877 364 [email protected] • www.yesterdaysgarden.ca
Passion for something different is reflected in exciting 4 season gardens which incorporate the newest, most unusual and hard to find trees, conifers & perennials.
10-5 Mo-Sa • Closed Sundays • May 1-June 30 Open by Appointment or Chance July through Sept
Group/Bus Tours Welcome
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ANNA’S GARDENAnna & Bill Barger58 Stephana St. Neustadt • (519) 799 [email protected] crazy gardens containing over 700 varieties. Hot cactus garden. Unusual birdhouses.
Open Fr-Sa 9-5 or Weekdays by Appointment or ChanceDonation • Plant Sales
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WILDTHINGS PLANT FARMJohn Harris and Nina Aprile9688 Minto Baseline Road v Mt Forest • (519) 338 [email protected] • www.wild-things.ca
Nursery in the woods on 36 acres. Gardens everywhere. Huge variety of unusual plants. Perennials, natives, hosta, shrubs, daylillies, clematis, heirloom tomato plants. Well-grown.
10-6 Mo-Sa, 11-5 Su • $3Group/Bus Tours Welcome • Greenhouses • Plant Sales
Workshops • Special Events
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FLOWERS TO FRAGRANCE6275 Hwy 89, RR3 v Harriston • (519) 338 5903 [email protected] • www.flowerstofragrance.com
Our Lavender farm offers 100% natural skin care products locally hand-made using our essential oils and dried flowers. Book now for our summer tours.
10-5 We-Sa • Sundays in SummerGuided Tours, Wildlife • $5 for Tours in July
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FOLMER BOTANICAL GARDENS & GARDEN CENTREBrian and Jana Folmer2668 Highway 9 v Walkerton • (519) 881 3300 [email protected] • www.folmergardens.com
Over 30 acres of alpines, grasses, wildflowers, native and ornamental trees, shrubs, perennials, and roses among limestone outcroppings, wetlands, meadows and ponds. Extensive formal gardens.
8-6 Mo-Fr, 9-5 Sa, 10-4 Su • Plant Sales • $5 Group/Bus Tours Welcome • Giftshop/Garden Centre
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HYDRANGEA HEAVENIrene Neal46 Craig Drive, RR5 v Kincardine • (519) 396 7616
Lakefront gardens in the English cottage style - plant collectors garden of lush plantings, exotic specimens and unfolding ‘Garden Rooms’ that guide you through this oasis.
By Appointment or Chance
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BLOSSOM HILLSMarilyn & David Hammer797318 East Back Line RR3 v Holland Centre • (519) 794 [email protected] www.blossomhillsgardens.blogspot.ca
From a hilltop of scrub brush in 2002, the grounds have evolved to many lush perennial gardens and a pond in a secluded setting.
Open most days or by Appointment • $3Group/Bus Tours Welcome
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SCOTCH MOUNTAIN COUNTRY GARDENS
JoAnn Kinkartz137295 Grey Road 12, RR2 v Meaford (519) 538-5965 • (416) 725-3029 • [email protected] www.scotchmountaincountrygardens.com
Diverse gardens on 100 acres at top of Scotch Mountain with 360 degree views. Rose garden, water features, hiking, whimsical “Secret Garden”.
10-5 We-Sa • $3Self Guided Map/Guided Tours by Appointment
Group/Bus Tours Welcome
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HILLCREST GARDENCynthia Marsh109 Hillcrest Drive v Clarksburg (519) 599 5229 • (705) 444 [email protected]
An acre of secluded English perennial gardens with pergolas, old barn and century home with European flair.
May-Oct by Appointment or Chance • $3
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CARPE DIEM GARDENSJane Dykstra496487 Grey Road 2 v Clarksburg • (519) 599 2641 [email protected]
Large perennial gardens, woodland path, ponds and garden art. Wedding bouquets made from gardens.
Mo-Sa by Appointment or Chance, Closed Su • $3 Sept by Chance • Perennial, Cut Flower Sales • Tours
Property available for Photos and Picnics
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FIDDLEHEAD NURSERYBen Caesar235599 Grey Rd. 13 v Kimberley • (705) [email protected] • www.fiddleheadnursery.ca
Edible landscape includes fruit and nut trees, berry bushes, unusual perennial vegetables and salad greens; designed to be self-fertile and low-maintenance (and delicious!).
10-5 Th-Su, May 14-Oct 9Tours by Appointment or Chance • $3
Plant Sales/Workshops on Edible Garden Designs
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RAINBOWS AND ANGELSNoreen Brodie525736 Grey Rd 30 v Markdale • (519) 986 [email protected]
Stroll the grounds of a century home: lush, deep beds, creative combinations of plants, waterfalls, pathways and natural structures. Winner 2004 IPM Rural Beautification contest.
By Appointment or Chance • Donation
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