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Park & Tilford, North Vancouver. BC |
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Park & Tilford was created in 1969 by Canadian Park & Tilford Distilleries Ltd. The garden covers 3 acres and offers eight separate theme gardens including the Rose Garden where there are nearly 300 plants, in 24 varieties. The 8 theme
gardens include:
The Oriental Garden, This western
interpretation of the traditional Oriental style garden containing maples,
pines, and bamboo pruned in the traditional Bonsai style. The White Garden,
arrangement of plants with white, grey or green leaves or flowers, under a
canopy of spring flowering magnolias. The Rock Pool, Lush,
rich vegetation in a variety of textures and shapes and a captivating
waterfall. The Native Garden, A
winding footpath and wooden bridge surrounded by cedars, hemlock, ferns,
rare native azalea and a collection of other indigenous treasures. The Herb Garden, This
traditional garden is a favourite of many visitors with its pot pourri of
fragrances. The Display Garden,
This transitional garden provides colourful spring flowering bulbs which
are replaced with a cascade of colourful annuals that fill the raised
beds. The Colonade Garden,
This shade garden with large magnolias, rhododendrons, and hosta is
accented with a long wooden pergola covered with vines and hanging
baskets.
The Christmas Festival of Lights is sponsored by Park & Tilford Gardens
and the Rotary Club of Lions Gate. The gardens were established by
Schenley's Distilleries in 1969 to demonstrate quality plant selections
and possible design solutions to incorporate into personal gardens.
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