March 15 to 22
For five glorious days, the Canada Blooms festival transforms a giant indoor space into a paradise bursting with six acres of verdant gardens. The annual horticultural expo showcases stunning displays of landscape and floral design, plus a 100,000-square-foot green-thumb shopping area—think patio accessories, the newest plants and the latest in gardening decor—as well as seminars, workshops, demos and a special kids’ area. Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Wednesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., admission $16 to $18; call 416-447-8655 for information.