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Some of those lovely old-style wooden card catalogues have re-appeared at St. Thomas Public Library, but they are not just a “blast from the past”. They are packed with possibilities – potential vegetables, herbs and flowers to be grown by patrons of the new St. Thomas Seed Library. Instead of checking out books, they will “borrow” seeds, grow them and, at the end of the season, return some seeds to restock the supply. The program is scheduled to launch on February 29th.
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 The St. Thomas & District Horticultural Society Annual Garden Tour 2014 showcased nine extraordinary gardens with a wide range of designs. A variety of styles and ideas could be seen in three St. Thomas Gardens, plus six in Central Elgin where farm field back-drops added a beautiful expansive vista to the gardeners' handiwork.
 The St. Thomas & District Horticultural Society presented their annual Rose and Flower Show on Saturday June 21st. The gymn at Monsignor Morrision Catholic School in St. Thomas was filled with beautiful blooms and inspired flower arrangements, along with a popular tea table area where visitors could relax and enjoy the flowers and a treat.
 The St. Thomas Garden Tour showcased talented green thumbs and a bevy of beautiful gardens on Sunday July 8th. The weather was perfect for the annual tour organized by the St. Thomas & District Horticultural Society. Most of the nine gardens featured backyard retreat areas, in a diversity of sizes and styles.
 Owners of six of Aylmer’s many pretty gardens invited a closer look on Sunday (June 24) for the Aylmer & District Horticultural Society’s 2012 Garden Tour. The event offered a wealth of gardening inspiration as well as a look at interesting architectural features of the historic homes
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