Join us for a free, hands-on gardening workshop and plant sale. Learn the secrets of front‑yard gardening with Master Gardener Sally Hossain from the Richmond Hill Garden and Horticultural Society—then shop the plant sale and take some greenery home!

Date & time: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Elgin West Community Centre, 11099 Bathurst Street 

Register for the free workshop

Is there a beautiful front garden in Richmond Hill you admire? Nominate it for recognition each spring/summer! You can nominate your friends, family, neighbours or even your own front garden. 

Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate. Garden designs can be anything from a lush, green oasis to a vivid array of colours and scents to a pollinator’s paradise. All nominated properties will receive a recognition sign to proudly display in the front garden.

The 2026 nomination period will run from June 2 to July 7.

Recognition signs include a ‘Winter Pollinator Habitat’ design on the back, which you can display at the end of the season to inspire others to leave their gardens for pollinators to nest and rest during the winter months.

Please note that the judging portion of the front garden recognition program has been discontinued. Instead, the program is going back to its roots and will focus on encouraging a higher level of participation across the community.

Pollinator Garden Badges

Proudly display these custom-designed stickers on your Front Garden Recognition lawn sign if your garden supports pollinators. Pollinator supporting gardens should feature elements such as:

• Native trees, shrubs and/or wildflowers
• Nectar feeders
• Nesting spaces such as bee hotels or fallen logs
• Places to rest such as flat stones in sunny places
• Avoids the use of insecticides or fertilizers

Learn more about what the City is doing to support pollinators and how you can help by visiting RichmondHill.ca/Pollinators.

Drop in to this booth-style interactive event for the chance to: 

• Speak with a variety of exhibitors
• Meet with fellow gardeners
• Play environmental games (and win prizes!)
• Enjoy free snacks
• Take advantage of the free plant giveaway (while supplies last)
• Purchase gardening-related items including Backyard Composters through the Healthy Yards Program (while supplies last)!

Date & time: Saturday, September 12, 2026 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: Richmond Green Park, Picnic Shelter A

Registration coming soon. Walk-ins are welcome to this free event.