Latest News and Updates
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The Dementia Society Garden
Melbourne 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…
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Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2024
Seisei- 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…
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Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2024
A 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…
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The Landscaping Podcast
Elissa 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.
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The Weston Scholar for 2024
Elissa 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.…
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Niagara Falls Review Elissa Astorino
I am honoured to have found my story written on the first page of The Niagara Falls Review, Niagara This Week and St. Catharines Standard. Elissa extends her gratitude to editor Dominik Kurek for writing about her journey as she creates a garden for the Melbourne International Flower and garden show with the aim to…
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Support From Mayor Jim Diodati
Elissa received a video of congratulations from Mayor Jim Diodati regarding her garden at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. She is proud to be representing Niagara Falls during her journey to Melbourne as the first Canadian garden designer to compete at the show.
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The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County
Through her garden at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, Elissa will be supporting the Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County. To donate, please visit: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/pages/the-dementia-society-fundraiser/ The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County is a not – for – profit organization which supports those living with dementia including those diagnosed with dementia…
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Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2024
Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show – March 20th – 24th 2024 Elissa Astorino becomes the first ever Canadian garden designer to be invited and accepted to design a garden for Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2024, the second-largest flower show globally. Scheduled to take place at the World Heritage UNESCO site of Carlton…