Garden Dialogues

Garden Dialogues 2024: Toronto, ON

Toronto, ON

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Register now to explore Sky Garden, a residential rooftop in downtown Toronto which blends native plantings and local artistry, and features a stunning panoramic view of the city. This event will be led by Principal Kate Fox-Whyte and Landscape Designer Abigayle Lalonde of Fox Whyte Landscape Architecture & Design.

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Sky Garden, Toronto, Canada - Photo by Tom Ridout, Industryous Photography, 2023

Located on the top of a seven-story residential building, this newly renovated residence includes a green roof with winding garden beds filled with a native pollinator planting matrix. The garden’s commissioned sculptures and metal screens showcase a unique blend of artistic expression and structural engineering, highlighting the work of local artists and craftsmen.

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Sky Garden, Toronto, Canada - Photo by Tom Ridout, Industryous Photography, 2023

According to the designers, the project demonstrates “a commitment to environmental sustainability, and a harmonization of a natural landscape within a highly urban context.”  Join TCLF for this exceptional Garden Dialogue and learn the secrets behind this garden’s creation.

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Sky Garden, Toronto, Canada - Photo by Tom Ridout, Industryous Photography, 2023

About Fox Whyte Landscape Architecture & Design:

Kate Fox-Whyte, a landscape architect with more than two decades of professional experience, launched Fox Whyte Landscape Architecture & Design in 2005. Kate’s experience includes projects of every scale and complexity, in Canada and the United States. Fox Whyte’s focus on residential landscapes is driven by her passion for detail and experience with complex private, public and commercial projects.

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Sky Garden, Toronto, Canada - Photo by Tom Ridout, Industryous Photography, 2023

Special Mention: Project Contractors & Sub-Consultants:
Contractors: Luna Gardenscapes, Arbordale Landscaping Ltd, Design Stainless Steel Ltd., Moonstruck Lighting Ltd., Aquaman Irrigation & Landscape Lighting, Waterjet Cutting Services, MST Bronze Ltd., Solicanada, Liveroof Ontario Inc., Zinco Canada Inc. Green Theory Design, Kobes Nurseries Inc., The Amherst Group, Craning, Diamond Day Gardens.
Sub-Consultants: Blackwell, Ethan Ghidoni and Andrea Mitchell (Structural Engineers), Ken Gangbar Studio, Ken Gangbar (Sculptor), DCM, Dave Mather (3D Modelling and Rendering).

 

1.5 LA CES™ professional development hours will be available to attendees.

Refund Policy

Cancellations and Refunds will be granted according to the following schedule:

Up to two (2) weeks in advance: 50% (Deduction represents administrative processing fees)

No refunds will be made for cancellations thirteen (13) days prior to event

No refunds will be made for “No Shows” (a person who registers for a program but who does not cancel registration or attend the program).

Refunds will be processed as they are received or after the conclusion of the program, depending on the program date and when cancellation occurs. Refunds may take five (5) to seven (7) business days to process.