Tilling the Soul

Presenting country estate landscape design and the lifestyle that goes with it!

House and Gardens

David Warburton and Cie

The gardens we design and install are European in sensibility and North American in practicality. They are plant centred and hand crafted. We use natural materials; stone for patios and dry laid walls; cedar rounds and willow for structures. They are definitely ‘country’ but sophisticated in design and choice of plants. Find out more >

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David Warburton

Hockley Organics

We are proud & excited to offer Hockley Organics fertilizers & garden care products. These are the same outstanding formulations we use to create & maintain our beautiful client & show gardens. We use organics, not out of sentiment or fashion but because they give us far better performance than chemicals. We carry fertilizers, fungicides, insecticides & bug repellent (excellent for children). If you use these products you are doing something good for your garden & something responsible for yourself, your kids & our planet. View our product line >

The Nursery and Gardens at Kingfisher Cottage

Set in scenic Hockley Valley, minutes from Orangeville, & an hour’s drive from the GTA, Guelph, Barrie & Collingwood, landscape designer David Warburton has created an enchanting & unique cottage garden. Created to set off his story book straw-bale & Adirondack cottage, the show gardens reflect his passion for plants of every description but especially the unusual & hard to find.
Monday –Saturday 9am – 4pm

Upcoming events...

David and Dogs

2008 Summer/Fall

A variety of Fairs & Lectures are planned
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2008 Curriculum

Over the course of the year The New School offers a variety of seasonal courses.
Gardening Classes >

Calico

Bloom Booster

Hydrolyzed Fish cold processed to preserve enzymes and minerals is one of the best sources of nitrogen for the garden. We use it every two weeks from June to August on roses, peonies and delphiniums for healthier plans and more bloom. You won't believe the results!
Fish with added Agrogreen R to suppress odour ~ 4L $20.00

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Poppy

Nottawasaga
Trading Company


The Nottawasaga Trading Co.'s mission is to search the world for objects infused with a love of wild places, superior craftsmanship and great design.
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Dog in Doorway

Lectures, Events & Fairs

Stop by, stroll the gardens, till your soul.

New Lecture Series

Sean James: Green Roofing: An Overview
Tuesday September 23, 2008
7 to 9 pm
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David Tomlinson: Environmentally Friendly Gardens
Tuesday October 28, 2008
7 to 9 pm
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Paul Zammit: Creating Winter Arrangements: Both Indoor and Out
Tuesday November 25, 2008
7 to 9 pm
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Life's a Bowl of Cherries

 

The New School

Get Creative - Get Gardening!

Constructed Ponds and Streams

Sat. Sept. 16, 13 - 9:00am-4:00pm
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Basic Rug Hooking

Sat. Sept 20/ Sat. Sept 27, 9:30-noon
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Vegetable Gardening A-Z

Thurs. Sept. 18, 25 and Oct. 2, 9, 16 - 7:00-9:00pm
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Small Fruits and Fruit Trees

Tues. Sept. 23, 30 and Oct.7, 14 - 7:00-9:00pm
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Weave a Traditional Irish Gathering Basket

Sat. Oct.4, 10:00 am-3:30 pm
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