Celebrating the Year of the Garden
You’re invited to join in the fun and “Live the Garden Life” during the Year of the Garden 2022, a celebration of everything garden and gardening related in Canada.
The Year of the Garden officially starts the first day of spring, and all Canadians – whether you already enjoy gardening, recently discovered the pleasure of spending time in a garden because of the pandemic, or want to learn more about how gardens impact so much of life – are invited to take part. There’s something for everyone to enjoy, celebrate our country’s rich garden heritage, and help grow important legacies for a sustainable future.
Supported by the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association, The Canadian Garden Council, through its Year of the Garden 2022 initiative aims to inspire and inform Canadians about the many health and well-being, economic, and environmental benefits gardens and gardening provide, and along the way provide tips and tricks for gardening success and the enjoyment of gardens.
The Year of the Garden 2022 offers many opportunities to “Live the Garden Life” and get involved, enjoy garden experiences, and get inspired in the garden.
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Parliament recognized 2022 the Year of the Garden in Canada with a motion of unanimous consent
The house recognize the 2022 Year of the Garden as it marks the centennial of Canada’s ornamental horticulture sector on the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association.
Gardens and gardening contribute to the development of our country, our cities and the lives of people in terms of health, quality of life, reconciliation, inclusion and environmental challenges.
The Year of the Garden will engage gardeners, families, students, and tourists with: our garden culture and history, the importance of public and private gardens and our urban landscapes.
Media Release: Canada is the First Country to Celebrate Year of the Garden
Canadian Gardening Stats:
Nearly eight in ten Canadians show some interest in living in a garden friendly city – supporting our Municipal proclamation and Garden-Friendly City program
For a second year in in a row, 22% of Canadian have spent more time in their garden.
Seven in ten Canadians expect to spend about the same amount of time gardening in 2022 compared to the amount they spent in 2021.
66% of Canadians are likely to visit gardens when they travel.
Nearly all Canadians, 95%, want to live a healthy and environmentally friendly life…supporting our invitation to Canadians to ‘Live the Garden Life’ a healthy and environmentally friendly life.
96 % of Canadians realize that gardening can improve their mental and physical health
84% of Canadians believe that gardening can have positive impact on climate change.