The Niagara Parks School of Horticulture prepares graduates with the practical, theoretical and advanced technical skills that are critical for managing the complexity found in today's horticulture industry. The program offers a unique alternative to post-secondary education and provides graduates with a credential that is highly regarded in the industry. The blend of practical work experience and academic courses gives students leadership and entrepreneurial skills. The three-year School of Horticulture program is a mix of academic and practical work. Experience preferred. Practical training is completed within the Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, the Niagara Parks Greenhouses, and through a self-directed internship. Parking at the School of Horticulture is metered.
What's in Bloom
| Approximate Dates | Botanical Features | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|
| January 15-March 31 | Spring Floral Show | FS |
| March 21-May 15 | Spring Flowering Bulbs | QVP, OGT, FC, BG, QHP, MFH |
| April 2 | Easter Lily Floral Show | FS |
| April 10-May 2 | Japanese Flowering Cherries | BG, QHP, KBP |
| April 10-June 20 | Rhododendrons | BG |
| April 15-October 15 | Carpet Bedding Displays | QVP, OGT, FC, BG, QHP |
| April 15-October 30 | Perennials | QVP, OGT, FC, BG, QHP, MAF |
| April 15-October 30 | Nature Garden, Herb Garden | BG |
| April 15-October 30 | Rock Garden | QVP,. OGT, FC, BG |
| April 24-May 9 | Lilacs | Adjacent to FC |
| May 24-October 30 | Period Herb Garden | MFH |
| May | Hydrangea Show | FS |
| May 15-June 30 | Irises | BG |
| May 30-September 30 | Annual Displays | All Gardens |
| June | Regal Geranium Show | FS |
| June 15-September 30 | Roses | FS, QVP, BG |
| September 15-October 30 | Fall Displays | QVP, OGT, FC, BG |
| September 15-October 30 | Hiemalis Begonia Show | FS |
| November | Chrysanthemum Show | FS |
| December | Christmas Floral Show | FS |
| December 1-January 5 | Christmas Displays | QVP, OGT, BG, QHP |
| Year Round | Tropical Plants | FS, Butterfly Conservatory |
| FS: Floral Showhouse | QVP: Queen Victoria Park | OGT: Oakes Garden Theatre |
| FC: Floral Clock | BG: Botanical Gardens | QHP: Queenston Heights Park |
| MFH: McFarland House | MAF: Mather Arch Park | KBP: Kingsbridge Park |