Join us for a captivating conversation with Mary Ann Denreyer, Gardener at Spadina Museum. Profit from Mary Ann’s many years of experience, as she shares her first-hand, practical knowledge of garlic cultivation. Spadina staff will share some of the fascinating history of garlic along with historic recipes. This engaging talk promises to enlighten and inspire aspiring garlic growers and history buffs alike.

Mary Ann Denreyer

Mary Ann has been a professional gardener for 30 years. She is currently the expert gardener at Spadina National Historic Site of Canada, a 55-room mansion boasting 5.7 acres of grounds including an orchard, a grape arbour and a kitchen garden, along with more formal areas of lawn and display beds. Mary Ann cultivates up to 20 varieties of garlic annually. Also a long-time attendee at the Garlic Festival, she welcomes this opportunity to share her knowledge about growing, processing and storing garlic.”