About Elissa
Ontario based garden designer Elissa Astorino becomes the first ever Canadian landscape designer to be invited and accepted to design a garden for Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2024, the worlds second largest flower show.
Elissa studied Ornamental Horticulture at the Niagara Parks School of Horticulture. During her time as a student, Elissa designed annual and perennial displays for The Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens and one of North Americas most distinguished rose gardens.
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- The Dementia Society GardenMelbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2024 The Dementia Society Garden presented by The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County, designed by Elissa Astorino. This garden tells the story of the unconditional love between a mother with dementia and her daughter. It aims to show that even when the sun has set, there are… Read more: The Dementia Society Garden
- Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2024Seisei- Tei II designed Elissa had the pleasure of working on the garden Seisei- Tei II designed by world renowned Japanese garden designer Koji Ninomiya, constructed by Semken Landscaping with Inki Landcapes. Seisei- Tei II showcases a natural Japanese style while overlapping with some English garden features. This garden creates a sense of belonging in… Read more: Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2024
- Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2024A Moment In Time Elissa Astorino had the pleasure of helping with the build of ‘A Moment In Time’ presented by Daisies Garden and Building Supplies and designed by Peter Donegan. With hard work and attention to detail from the Semken Landscaping Crew, Yards Landscapes crew, Ash Walker and Elissa Astorino the garden came to… Read more: Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2024
- The Landscaping PodcastElissa had the pleasure of speaking with Joel Barnett on The Landscaping Podcast. The Landscaping Podcast is a great way to hear from industry professionals and learn more about the landscaping and green industry.
- The Weston Scholar for 2024Elissa was selected as “The Weston Scholar for 2024” of The Alumni Association of the Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture Foundation. The Third Year Horticultural Student Bursary is administered by The Alumni Association of the Niagara Parks Commission School of Horticulture Foundation and is made possible through a very generous donation from the W.… Read more: The Weston Scholar for 2024