After several years hiatus, the Saugeen Shores Tour of Gardens returned in July, 2025.
Hosted by the Southport Horticultural Society, the tour saw seven local homeowners open their gardens to the public.
The gardens featured a wide range of designs from pollinator gardens to the more manicured and organic. This was the group’s first time organizing a community fundraiser, and it proved to be a remarkable success.
The return to the tour was to support hospice care for Huron Shores Hospice in Tiverton that serves Saugeen Shores, Kincardine and the immediate surrounding communities.
At a recent cheque presentation at Gateway Gardens, one of the hosting tour gardens and one that produces organic lavender products, the Horticultural Society presented its proceeds of $5,178 in support of hospice.
Tanya Leppington, Vice-chair Board of Directors, said “We realize the energy and enthusiasm that it takes to put on an event like this and we can’t be more grateful. At our Hospice, we are now looking at adding a third room of hospice care and adding a PSW soon.”
“We are thrilled to be able to help this incredible cause,” said Horticultural Society President Rosemarie Eger. “This is the first time we have fundraised for this. We could never have done it without our wonderful homeowners who opened their gardens, our exceptional volunteers and, of course, our donors.”
Gold: Alair/ReMax SouthamptonLanding
Macleod Osteopathy
Silver: Maples Dental Clinic
Dufferin Accounting
The Loft Retreat
Shoreline Power Group
InstaGreen Hydroseeding & Construction
Bronze: Lac Boutique
Holiday Inn Express & Suies Port Elgin by/IHG
Royal LePage D.C. Johnston Realty
Michelle Kay-Scott (Edward Jones)
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“We are excited that plans are already in the works for next year,” said Eger.
About Huron Shores Hospice: Huron Shores provides quality end-of-life care, at no cost, to residents of Saugeen Shores, Kincardine and Huron-Kinloss and surrounding areas. Our vision is to create a world where end-of-life receives the same beauty, care and respect as the beginning, by creating moments that matter. In addition to end-of-life care, Huron Shores Hospice also provides free programs for Grief Recovery, End of Life Doula services, Death Cafes, Caregiver workshops and
End-of-Life Planning workshops. Huron Shores Hospice is a charitable not-for-profit, volunteer-led, community-funded organization, located within Tiverton Park Manor in Tiverton, Ontario.
