Public Service Announcement

 How does your garden grow?  Tap into advice from the HRM experts at the Greenhouse Open House

Thursday, May 23, 2013 (Halifax, NS) – Are you confused by annuals and perennials? Not sure what to plant in the shade or sun? 

Meet and chat with the plant professionals who make our city bloom. On Saturday, May 25, HRM will host its annual greenhouse open house in Dartmouth from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 62 Caledonia Drive in Dartmouth. There will be horticultural displays, demonstrations, and HRM staff will answer your questions and offer the best gardening tips.

Why not come out and meet HRM’s gardening experts who make our city bloom.

HRM cultivates most of the plants and flowers for its parks and open spaces. The region’s Dartmouth greenhouses grow plants for Downtown Dartmouth, Sullivan’s Pond, Bedford green spaces and Sackville Heritage Park amongst others.

WHEN: Saturday, May 25 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

WHERE: HRM Greenhouse, 62 Caledonia Drive, Dartmouth

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Media contact:

Brendan Elliott
Corporate Communications
Halifax Regional Municipality
O 902-490-2377
C 902-220-0414
F 902-490-4044
E elliotb@halifax.ca