Using our Google Map, in which you'll find public gardens and garden-related events, your group can use the itinerary below to visit just a few of the many gardens we have awaiting:
11:10 - 12:00 It's a perfect time for a leisurely looped walk on the fully-accessible Universal Trail (Carstairs Tract) on Bowmanton Road in the Northumberland County Forest, where interpretive signage is placed along the way denoting special plantings.
12:30 - 1:30 Stop into the village of Hastings to get cut flowers from Sweet Bees Cut Flowers and pick up an ice cream while you're there. If you're ready for a full meal, check out McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery, Lady B's Bistro or Bridgewater Coffee and Pizza.
1:45 - 2:15 On the way south towards Warkworth you'll find lavender fields, vineyards, apple trees and more flowers at Amethyst Hills (also a beautiful wedding venue), and there's a farm stand for fresh picked flowers and produce just down the road at Tumbling Rose Acres.
2:30 - 3:00 At the end of May and throughout June, the Warkworth Lilac Festival celebrates blossoms beyond their festival weekend. You will be introduced to over 70 types of lilacs as you meander down the Millennium Trail. Add another 45 minutes to your timing if you want to shop the lovely artisan village.
3:15 - 4:30 Schoolhouse Gardens has over 4 acres of themed gardens, and a vegetable and herb patch through which you can stroll.
If you're coming in from the west or heading westbound for home, consider a stop at Laveanne Lavender Fields filled with over 80 varieties of lavender. Lavender-themed food events and shelves of lavender products are available for purchase. Make sure you call ahead as closing time is 5pm; they may make exceptions for your group. Also, best time to visit is in July for blossoms; harvesting is at the end of the month.
For more garden tours, events and festivals visit our calendar of events and be sure to check out the Google Map for the full list of flower farms, public gardens and garden centres.
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