Friends of the Farm Fall Frenzy

Blooms: An Illustrated History of the Ornamental Gardens at Ottawa’s Central Experimental Farm is the story of the people and events that have influenced the way the gardens have grown from 1886 to the present day, and it introduces the spectacular past and present floral collections, such as roses, peonies, lilies, lilacs, irises, crab apples, and chrysanthemums.

It is illustrated with many fascinating historic photos of the gardens and the unique flowers that were bred here at the Farm, along with stunning photos that capture the splendour of the present-day gardens and plants.

In Blooms, local author Richard Hinchcliff pays tribute to both the successes of ornamental horticulture at the Farm and the beauty of the gardens within this National Historic Site. The creative designer is Alison Hall, who designed the popular For the Love of Trees book about the Arboretum. Her cover for Blooms features a striking red modern Explorer rose with an historic photo inserted in the middle of the bloom.

If you miss this auction opportunity, how do you get a copy of Blooms?

• Come to the Friends office in Building 72 weekdays Monday through Wednesday from 9am to 2pm and purchase Blooms with cash, cheque, or credit and take it home! (We are closed on statutory holidays.)

• Purchase it on our website with a credit card and pick up Blooms at the Friends’ office in Building 72 (hours listed above) or have it shipped to a location of your choice. www.friendsofthefarm.ca 

• Questions? Call 613-230-3276 or email boutique@friendsofthefarm.ca