Historic Gardens

05/29/2026

These Egyptian Onions in the Governor's Garden are among today's funkiest residents in the Gardens.

05/28/2026

The first Siberian Iris of the season...

05/27/2026

The first babies of 2026 - some hungry robins!
The wildlife in the Gardens is another great way to appreciate the best of Mother Nature!

05/27/2026

And... the first peony of the 2026 season is 'Sprite'. We are very thankful to the Canadian Peony Society who years ago donated a collection of peonies to the Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens. 'Sprite' may be the first, but there are many more to come over the next few weeks!

05/27/2026

Drum roll please... the first rose of the 2026 season is the Wingthorn rose (Rosa sericea 'Pteracantha').
Native to China and the Himalayas, it is noted for its large, translucent crimson thorns that glow like rubies when backlit by the sun. It is also one of the earlier roses to bloom each year.

05/26/2026

The rhodo collection at the Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens features many varieties bred in Nova Scotia. Among those currently in bloom are 'Evangeline' and 'Grand Pre', bred at the Kentville Research Station.
To read more about the days of the Kentville programme: https://atlanticrhodo.org/archives/articles/fifty-years-testing-breeding-rhododendrons-nova-scotia/

05/24/2026

NEW in the Gardens Shop - Historic Gardens!!!
Canada's Swedish Dishcloths by Cottage Cloth, featuring images of the Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens! If you haven't used this type of cloth before, trust us - they are GREAT! You'll never go back to regular fabric dishcloths.
* Eco-Friendly and Compostable - Made from 70% cellulose and 30% cotton, their cloths are biodegradable, printed with water-based inks—great for the planet.
* Ultra Absorbent and Long Lasting - Each cloth absorbs 15–20× its weight in water and lasts up to 200 washes.

05/24/2026

While the pink blossoms are always a hit, the yellows and whites are pretty stunning as well!

05/23/2026

And in the Gardens Shop - Historic Gardens...
New!!!
We are very excited to now have seeds from Maritime Arboretum, specializing in native shrubs and trees. Add that to our selection of veggies and flowers from Hope Seeds and you've got lots of growing fun ahead!

New!!!
We are very excited to now have seeds from Maritime Arboretum, specializing in native shrubs and trees. Add that to our selection of veggies and flowers from Hope Seeds and you've got lots of growing fun ahead!

05/23/2026

So many lovely views... such a beautiful day ahead!

05/22/2026

Just a taste of the many beautiful blossoms currently delighting our visitors. May is a lovely month!
The Gardens are every day of the week, from 9am-5pm. Visit soon!