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Welcome to the Garden!

June 10 and 11, 2023

Join us at the Oshawa Valley Botanical Gardens,
155 Arena St.,
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Stay tuned for all the program details coming in 2023!

2022 Art and photography winners.
Photo Gallery: Peony 2022 Art and Photography Winners will appear here on the public site.
Program Details
 Details for the 2023 season will be coming soon!
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Thank-you to this year's vendors! If you are interested in becoming a merchandise or food vendor, contact [email protected]
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 Details will be added for the 2023 season at a future date.
Peony Flower Show and Competition Information

Ontario Region Peony Show Schedule

More details to follow!

The Canadian Peony Society’s Ontario Region Peony Show will be an integral part of the 15th Annual Peony Festival, June 10 & 11, 2023 at Children’s Arena, 155 Arena Street, Oshawa.

 

Art Contest

This year's winners:

1st Place:

Allison Barrow:

Woman with colourful painting

2nd Place:

Laurie Cairns

Woman with colour painting

 

 Photography Contest
 On-line Submission Criteria 
  • Subject - a photograph of an Oshawa peony.

  • Entries must be the original work of the submitted.

  • Maximum three (3) submissions per artist.
  • Photographs must be submitted in digital format not exceeding 5MB in size.
  • JPEG format using the following file name template: Artist's name, Title (e.g. John Doe, Pink Peony.jpg)

Contest submissions closed on July 15, 2022

Judging will be by Harmony Hill Retirement Community Garden Club

The winners have been notified by telephone and email.

Prizes:

  • First Place  $150 Henry's gift card
  • Second Place $100 Henry's gift card
  • Third Place $50 Henry's gift card

2022 Photo Submissions:

Photo Gallery: Peony Photo Contest 2022 will appear here on the public site.
Peony Advice

Watch these how to videos on all types of peonies, planting, dividing and designing!

  • Tree Peonies
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Members of the Canadian Peony Society share a glimpse inside their private peony gardens.
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 Oshawa Garden Club Garden Tours

Oshawa Garden Club member are proud to showcase their talents, especially when it comes to landscaping with peonies.

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