The gardens have been thoroughly developed, using recycled stone for steps, landscaping of the old quarry and extensive ornamental tree and shrub plantings.

There has been some loss of diversity from the original tree and shrub plantings of the 1880s and 1890s, which is well documented for conifers.

Finish shrub planting and perennial dividing.

This sort of sampling could be continued for a flower border, annual border, shrub planting, etc.

This one is an ideal plant for the edges of a border, shrub planting or even as an accent plant in a large rock garden.

To the east, secluded in shrub plantings, is Tanner's Spring, one of two natural springs that remain in the park.

There will also be a demonstration of dene games and arctic sports, shrub planting and plaque unveiling, and a game of street hockey (shinney) with children.

This main section includes perennials and fruit-bearing shrub plantings, as well as berries and vegetable beds.

So there is still plenty of time to do some late tree and shrub planting (after leaves are gone), fertilizer application and other good deeds that will make the spring garden flourish.

It does best where sheltered from high winds, either by the side of a house in a shrub planting or in a garden protected from wind by a hedge.