Public Gardens

• ‘It came back to life:’ Trees scarred by vandals recovering in historic Halifax park

  Many of the 33 trees that were damaged by vandalism in the Public Gardens last year are recovering, in what experts are calling a 'best-case scenario.'

  Canada

  Aug 9, 2023
  
• ‘It’s very sad’: Residents baffled by vandalism at Halifax Public Gardens

  Some local garden-goers are growing concerned after multiple acts of vandalism, including a fire and tree girdling, at the Halifax Public Gardens in recent months.

  Canada

  Sep 17, 2022
  
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• 175-year-old building damaged in Halifax Public Gardens arson blaze

  Halifax police said the building inside the Public Gardens, which now houses the Uncommon Grounds Cafe, was set ablaze at around 10 p.m.

  Fire

  Sep 16, 2022
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• $50,000 reward for tips leading to arrest in Halifax Public Gardens tree vandalism

  A $50,000 reward is being offered up for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for vandalizing 32 trees in the Halifax Public Gardens.

  Canada

  Sep 8, 2022
• ‘Senseless act’: Trees damaged by axe inside Halifax Public Gardens

  The Halifax Public Gardens says it will be closed Tuesday after they say the popular destination was broken into overnight, with trees damaged by an axe.

  Canada

  Jul 26, 2022
• Haligonians line up for seeds from agave that captured city’s heart

  The Agave americana drew crowds to the Halifax Public Gardens last summer after being transplanted from a greenhouse in anticipation of its final farewell.

  Canada

  Jan 31, 2019
• Walkway at Halifax Public Gardens officially named for Queen Elizabeth II

  A ceremony was held at the Public Gardens Sunday afternoon to name the walkway leading up to the Victoria Jubilee Fountain after Queen Elizabeth II.

  Canada

  Sep 9, 2018
• Despite brisk Maritime weather, spectacular desert plant set to boom in Halifax

  The agave is turning heads in the downtown core.

  Environment

  Apr 19, 2018
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• HRM invites public to witness blooming process of 20-year-old plant

  The city said their largest Agave Americana plant – also known as a century plant – is beginning to flower.

  Environment

  Apr 18, 2018