ARHS at Halifax Public Gardens

In June 2025, the ARHS hosted the  American Rhododendron Society  Convention, the first spring  ARS Convention  in  eastern  Canada. To commemorate this event the  Public Gardens planted a carpet bed based on the ARS  2025 logo in the south east part of the  gardens near the rhododendron collection.  On Tuesday, September 2^nd come  and view  the carpet bed and hear from Sean Street, Supervisor of Horticulture  for the  Public Gardens, on the  design, planting and maintenance  of the ARS 2025  carpet  bed.   This will be followed by a tour of the  Public  Gardens  and  a chance  to  enjoy the gardens.

At 5:00 pm, the  discussion will continue at the   Auditorium  of  the Nova Scotia  Museum of Natural History on Summer Street, one block  north of the NW  gate   of the Public Gardens.   Judith Cabrita,  President of  the Friends of the Public  Gardens  and Jim Sharpe, President of  the  Atlantic Rhododendron and Horticultural Society will present ideas on how we  can  work together to promote Rhodos  and horticulture in  Atlantic   Canada.   Come and join the  discussion.     This  will  be followed by  a reception with light refreshments to celebrate  the success  of the ARS 2025 Convention from June  5-8.

3:00 pm  Viewing of  ARS 2025  Carpet Bed (south east corner of the Gardens) and explanation by Sean  Street, Supervisor  for Public   Gardens,   on its   design, planting and maintenance.

3:30 pm  Tour  of  Public  Gardens

5:00  pm   NS Museum Auditorium   —  Panel discussion on ARHS and Public Gardens:  Jim Sharpe, President,  ARHS; Judith Cabrita, President, Friends of the Public Gardens.

6:00 pm   Reception at NS Museum of Natural History Auditorium to celebrate successful ARS 2025

Please register in advance for this event:

Halifax Public Garden Event Registration