Treasures of the Summerland Ornamental Gardens

Tour the historic Summerland Ornamental Gardens with Scott Austin; author, radio host and horticulturist. Scott will illuminate you on the hidden gems of this oasis perched at the edge of Trout Creek canyon. You’ll learn the 109 year history of the gardens, see how native plants have been incorporated into the cultivated landscape, view many mature specimens of notable trees and hear about the transformation from old English ornamental garden to a vibrant teaching space that showcases how landscapes can be lush and beautiful while using less water. Suitable for all ages.

Scott Austin is a lifelong resident of Summerland with a long association with the Ornamental Gardens. As nursery manager at the South Okanagan’s leading garden centre, Scott wrote weekly gardening columns for local newspapers, hosted a call-in radio show and dispensed advice to customers for 35 years.