Gardening in the 1800's produced some of the most beautiful gardens in North America. Seeds brought over from the homeland were treasures to be shared with friends and neighbours alike. Great Grandma Jane shared seeds with Miss Louisa, who in turn shared seeds with Mr. Mike. Whether they were a novice or experienced gardener, whether the seeds were for simple pleasure or a staple, they were responsible for the formation of many lifetime friendships amongst the early settlers.

This spirit of trading amongst friends and neighbours continues on today with our annual Seed and Pland Exchange.

Gardeners from 19 countries have shared stories about the seeds and plants they have contributed to Memory Lane International Friendship Gardens. Some are about family history, humour or special memories. All of this is recorded in a small booklet you can take with you on your stroll through the garden.

Aster, Astilbe, Baby's breath, Beardtongue, Bellflower, Bishops Hat, Bitterroot, Blue Poppy, Blue Sage, Campion, Candytuft, Catmint, Checker Mallow, Cranesbill, Creeping Jenny, Fleabane, Elephant Ears, Evening Primrose, False Sunflower, Dwarf Sunflowers (less than 24"), Fleeceflower, Foxtail Lily, White Jacob's Ladder, Garden Mum, Gasplant, Gentian, Goatsbeard, Goutweed or Goatsfoot, Honey Suckle, Hops, Hosta Joe PyeWeed Lady's Mantle, Lamium, Liatris, Lily - Tiger, Masterwort, Meadow Rue, Meadowsweet, Obedient Plant, Painted Daisy, Pasqueflower, Phlox, Plume Poppy, Pulmonaria, Rayflower, Rockcress, Russian Sage, Saxifrage, Sea Thrift, Shooting Star, Snakeroot, Sneezeweed, Snow-in-Summer, Soapwort, Solomon's Seal, Speedwell, Spurge, St. Johns Wort, Statice, Stonecrop, Thyme, Tickseed, Yarrow, Yucca.