A volunteer collective is seeding the idea that free, citizen-led public space is worth growing

A Toronto organization wants to expand the Allan Gardens conservatory to almost twice its current size — a plan that it says has been stalled for decades. 

A petition to expand the conservatory at Allan Gardens is starting to gain some traction. A volunteer group called Friends of Allan Gardens started the petition last week, in hopes of showing the City of Toronto that there is demand for more year-round green space. CBC's Greg Ross reports.

Since the 1860s, Allan Gardens has been seen as the green heart of downtown Toronto. Each year, thousands visit the park’s conservatory to see its beautiful mix of plants and flowers. But now community members say the garden’s success has outgrown its size.

A public campaign is underway to expand one of Toronto's most beloved greenhouses, the Allan Gardens Conservatory, with Friends of Allan Gardens launching a petition urging municipal, provincial, and federal governments to support a major new addition to the Downtown landmark.

Allan Gardens may be known as an urban botanical oasis, but staff are also hoping to establish the venue as a hot spot for arts programming

There will be rare opportunity this weekend to explore the tropical palm lushness of Allan Gardens at night. Audra Brown with a look at the event that will transform the conservatory for Venus Fest.

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A full restoration of the Palm House at the Allan Gardens included replacing glass in the building's iconic dome and recreating the original main entrance, complete with carving new sandstone sourced from the same quarry for the original construction.

Fresh from a three-year restoration, the architectural landmark is back to showcase horticulture and design history.

The dome at Allan Gardens Conservatory was falling apart -- with smashed glass and dangling wooden beams. After extensive renos, its iconic Palm House is open once again. We'll take a trip inside, on opening day!

After years of restoration, the historic Palm House at Allan Gardens Conservatory Palm House reopens its doors today. Matthew Canaran is the Executive Director of Friends of Allan Gardens. It's a volunteer group working towards the revitalization of the Gardens. Matthew was on Here and Now.

After nearly three years of construction at the historic Allan Gardens Conservatory in Toronto, the Palm House reopened to the public featuring an array of greenery. CBC’s Britnei Bilhete gives an inside look into the newly restored facilities.