Adcocks' Woodland Gardens

Adcocks' Woodland Gardens Beautiful, peaceful stroll gardens on St. Joseph Island, Ontario. We are open from spring to fall. Also see our colourful tropical water liles in our many ponds.

Come wander our paths, feed the turtles and enjoy the acres of gorgeous flowers and trees. Always in harmony with the seasons, the garden reflects the dreams of master gardeners Russell and Eleanor Adcock. From the crocus amid the melting snows of early spring to the native asters among the coloured leaves of autumn, the Adcocks, and nature, create a changing panorama to please the eye and sooth t

he soul. Atop the gravel ridge stand many mature beech, maple, birch and hemlock trees. As you walk down the slope into the four acre garden area you will find cedar and ash trees with rose bushes, two types of dogwood bushes, and Canadian holly shrubs. These are all growing naturally. Not to be outdone by the garden flora, the fauna of the woodlands provide many delightful surprises. Frequently you will find deer, moose and raccoon tracks left during nocturnal raids which occasionally leave certain plants defoliated. Many varieties of birds fill the air with their happy songs throughout the day. In addition to the beautiful water lilies, the central reflecting pools are home to many kinds of curious aquatic creatures. Nature, taking advantage of the newly revived ecosystem, provides the gardening enthusiast with a vast array of plant species to study. Naturalists will enjoy the variety of wild plants and birds. The weary traveler will appreciate a refreshing and tranquil respite from the cares of the world. The garden is open to the public from early spring right through autumn. Open daily from dawn until dusk. Please make other arrangements for your canine companions during your visit as dogs are not permitted in the gardens. We operate solely on the donations of visitors and the hard work of Russell and Eleanor's son Grant, who has been entrusted with the task of keeping up the garden now that his parents have passed away. We hope you will take some time to come and visit us.

06/10/2020

Slowly, the restrictions in place to visit the garden are being lifted during the COVID-19 pandemic

07/19/2019
07/03/2019

Join us at the SJI Horticultural Tea and Tour! Thursday July 18 2-4. Come tour the beautiful gardens and enjoy the refreshments and music.

A great article about the matriarch of Adcocks' Woodland Gardens, Eleanor Adcock, on the occasion of her 90th birthday i...
02/22/2015

A great article about the matriarch of Adcocks' Woodland Gardens, Eleanor Adcock, on the occasion of her 90th birthday in 2011. She passed away in the summer of 2012, but this is an excellent, brief summary and celebration of her long life. :)

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Are you a student or do you know a student in the Sault Ste. Marie/St. Joseph Island, Ontario area who would love to spe...
02/06/2015

Are you a student or do you know a student in the Sault Ste. Marie/St. Joseph Island, Ontario area who would love to spend the summer outdoors, working in the Gardens? We are looking for a few students to help out part-time over the summer. The job can include anything from weeding, to dead-heading, to mowing lawns, transplanting, basically you would be helping Grant with whatever gardening jobs are a priority on the days you are there. Very flexible part-time hours. Call Grant at 705-246-2579 for more information.

A hummingbird heading to the feeder up at the Gardens' house. :)
10/22/2014

A hummingbird heading to the feeder up at the Gardens' house. :)

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4757-5th Side Road
Hilton Beach, ON
P0R1G0

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Always in harmony with the seasons, the garden reflects the dreams of master gardeners Russell and Eleanor Adcock. From the crocus amid the melting snows of early spring to the native asters among the coloured leaves of autumn, the Adcocks, and nature, create a changing panorama to please the eye and sooth the soul. Atop the gravel ridge stand many mature beech, maple, birch and hemlock trees. As you walk down the slope into the four acre garden area you will find cedar and ash trees with rose bushes, two types of dogwood bushes, and Canadian holly shrubs. These are all growing naturally. Not to be outdone by the garden flora, the fauna of the woodlands provide many delightful surprises. Frequently you will find deer, moose and raccoon tracks left during nocturnal raids which occasionally leave certain plants defoliated. Many varieties of birds fill the air with their happy songs throughout the day. In addition to the beautiful water lilies, the central reflecting pools are home to many kinds of curious aquatic creatures. Nature, taking advantage of the newly revived ecosystem, provides the gardening enthusiast with a vast array of plant species to study. Naturalists will enjoy the variety of wild plants and birds. The weary traveler will appreciate a refreshing and tranquil respite from the cares of the world. The garden is open to the public from early spring right through autumn. Open daily from dawn until dusk. We operate solely on the donations of visitors and the hard work of Russell and Eleanor's son Grant, who has been entrusted with the task of keeping up the garden now that his parents have passed away. We hope you will take some time to come and visit us.