Russ Jones, a naturalist and native plant enthusiast, came to our September meeting to inspire us to plant native biodiverse gardens. Those in attendance were treated to a slide show of the magnificent garden Russ has created in his backyard in Amherstburg. What was once a 50 foot by 100 […]
Through its Bloom Garden Recognition Program, WFCU Credit Union aims to boost community pride, inspire residents, and encourage active participation in our neighbourhoods. The program further reinforces that Windsor-Essex, Chatham-Kent, London-Middlesex, Cambridge, and Waterloo are all places to be proud of! This exciting beautification project will acknowledge local gardeners and businesses for […]
Seed Library at Essex County Libraries Available Monday, March 25 Spring arrives today! Ready to get your hands dirty? It’s time to start your gardens from scratch by starting seeds! This is Year 4 of our successful seed library. Come on in while supplies last! You’ll be able to take […]
Plant seeds in November? Absolutely! Stop by any of our branches and take home up to six different pack of wildflower seeds. This collection is perfect for fall sowing. All you need to do is rake up your soil, sow your seeds, cover them with dirt, and then wait for […]
We are very fortunate to have these two beautiful gardens that are maintained by local volunteers. These gardening friends have supplied all the plants and work in the gardens until the fall. The gardens provide habitat for our pollinating insects and birds. They provide food from early spring to late […]
The Town of Kingsville’s Communities in Bloom Committee is pleased to host an environmentally focused event on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre. “Get in Touch With Nature” runs from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and features a variety of vendors and speakers. “We have […]
Native Flower Seeds Native flower seeds will be available starting Monday, October 31st. No trick here! Stop by any of our branches and choose up to 5 different seed packs to plant before the ground freezes. What do you need? Just an Essex County Library card! While supplies last, please […]
We love showing off our Town! On July 20, 2022, our Communities in Bloom Judge took a tour of Lakeside Park followed by a tree dedication ceremony. We want to thank our Kingsville Horticultural Society and Communities in Bloom committee members for all their great work during the Judges’ Tour. […]
The Town of Kingsville is participating in the 28th Edition of Communities in Bloom (CiB) in the Class of Champions Medium category. We will be rated from 1 to 5 Blooms, based on the scoring obtained. We will also aim to obtain Bronze, Silver or Gold levels in our 5-Bloom rating. Kingsville’s […]
The Town of Kingsville’s Communities in Bloom (CIB) Committee was pleased to see over 200 people attending their Year of the Garden Celebration on Sunday, May 1, 2022. Participants learned how to make sweetgrass braids, nature crafts and solitary bee houses. There were presentations on forest bathing, the trees of […]