Latest News and Updates
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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…
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Australian Institute of Horticulture
I am absolutely honored to be the first Canadian to become a member of the Australian Institute of Horticulture. I look forward to contributing my ideas and passion for horticulture while having the chance to grow professionally in such an inspiring setting. A huge thanks to Alan Burnell, Wayne Van Balen, Andrew Prowse, Annette Irish and all board…
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JobTalks Interview
Elissa was interviewed by JobTalks to share her experience with OYAP and working as a horticultural technician apprentice. To watch the interview, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swEnXkyC8og
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The Skills Canada National Competition 2020
Elissa and her teammate competed at the Skills Canada National Competition 2020 and won gold for their interlock planting display.
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The Skills Canada National Competition 2019
In 2019, Elissa participated in The Skills Canada National Competition where she and her teammate won silver for creating an interlock planting display.