Blooms for Africa

08/09/2026

An uplifting and well told story sharing 20 years of fun, support, advocacy, and fundraising for Grandmothers’ Community-Led Organizations in sub-Saharan Africa. Quote from a reader, “every volunteer organization should read this book- a model of how to start, grow and sustain a volunteer organization”. (Paul R., Fergus)
DM for your copy - only $25.00.

07/23/2026

Have you bought Blooms for Africa’s 20th anniversary book TOGETHER WE BLOOM yet? Every $25 goes directly to the Stephen Lewis Foundation to support African Grandmothers’ Community Projects. Below are some reviews
“Every volunteer organization should read this book - a model for sustaining a healthy vibrant organization.”- Paul R . .
“A compelling read about an amazing organization and also a scholarly work.” Vincie T.
“The testimonials chapter compelled me to write something that captured the essence, the themes that emerged.” Michele C.
DM us for how to buy your copy.

07/17/2026

Wonderful pictures from Blooms Native Garden Tour. We heard accolades for the gardeners’ passion, explanations, patience - not to mention their amazing gardens. We were thrilled that people came away with a deeper understanding of why this shift to Native gardens is so critical to our environmental survival. Thanks to our 50 volunteer garden greeters and passport sellers. And gratitude to store passport sellers - Different Drummer Books, The Keeping Room, Ellenoire, Jitterbug Cafe, Kari’s of Ancaster, and Wildflower Spa.
And of course, thanks to our Blooms Team, for a fab launch party and a well organized fabulous Native Garden Tour.
And finally to Jean Jacob’s without whom this Native Garden Tour would not have happened!
Stay tuned for final results and impact when it’s all wrapped up.

07/13/2026

How can BLOOMS say thank you to Gardeners and Volunteers. You were all amazing!!
What a NATIVE Garden Tour!!

07/10/2026

You can buy garden tour passports tonight and tomorrow night on site at First Unitarian Church in Hamilton or in Dundas at 18 Bendemeer St.

07/09/2026

Emily was a fabulous host and did a great job promoting the garden tour. She LOVED her parrot necklace. Special thanks to Doreen Knol for making this happen and Ann Craig Howarth for the Parrot necklace

07/05/2026

Thank you Reagan at Dundas Today for this great garden tour article.

Stephen Lewis Foundation fundraiser takes place in the evenings on July 10 and 11

07/04/2026

What a great time- thanks to JP and Ron Joice and the drummers.

07/04/2026

We’ve ‘launched’ the Native Garden Tour. What a spectacular evening, . Decor, food, music, prizes. Such a fun night. So grateful to our gardeners and volunteers.
Still a whole week to buy your passports to attend the tour- Fri and/or Sat evenings July 10/11.

07/01/2026

Happy Canada Day