This year with the new entry format it was tougher than ever to choose the semi-finalists. But we’re (finally) ready with the top contenders for both the Monarch Awards and… Read more »
The deadline for entries was midnight last night (Sunday June 24). Thanks to all who took the time to describe their gardens and send photos. It’s fascinating to see such… Read more »
Bee specialist Prof. Scott MacIvor’s presentation to the Hamilton Naturalists Club at the RBG on Monday April 9 was packed with useful information. This article attempts to distill most of… Read more »
When it’s not busy selling data, Facebook can be a treasure trove. I just discovered Benjamin Vogt, a garden designer and writer who is working hard to promote and create… Read more »
Seedy Saturday is behind us and the countdown to spring has begun. Choosing seeds may be the first gardening decision of the year, but those entering the Monarch Awards are… Read more »
On Tuesday September 19, 2017 at Hamilton city hall, Mayor Fred Eisenberger presented Monarch Award winners with their plaques. All of the winners or their representatives were in attendance to… Read more »
Mayor Fred Eisenberger will be honouring the winners of the 2017 Hamilton Monarch Awards at a ceremony at Council Chambers (City Hall), to take place on Tuesday, September 19th at… Read more »
The 2017 Monarch Award winner is Amy Taylor. Amy, a 2016 finalist who lives on Edgemont Street North in Crown Point, is a herbalist and tea-reader who has an eclectic… Read more »
Congratulations semi-finalists “BUZZIN’ DOZEN” Dineen Baran Rosanna Bozzo-Fielding Nadia Coakley Chris Corsini Melissa Creasey Adrian Hodgson Kelly Jamieson Ingrid Mayrhofer Matthew Mills Megan Platts Amy Taylor Katie West Congratulations to… Read more »
The final entries arrived just before the midnight deadline last night. Thanks to everyone who completed the questionnaire. All entrants receive a “we’re feeding pollinators” lawn sign from the Pollinators… Read more »