Fruit Trees & Shade Trees 2024 | Interview with Tanya Olsen

We’ve diving into the world of fruit trees and shade trees with Tanya Olsen, third-generation owner of Royal City Nursery, Professor of Horticulture at Humber College, the holder of a […]
Royal City Nursery: Past, Present, and Future

“We all have a story behind us, and it’s really important that the human side of the business comes out.” We are Royal City Nursery, and this is our story! […]
Royal City Nursery History: Meet Dave!

It’s time to meet Dave – Landscape Legend of Royal City Nursery! “In Horticulture, there’s no such thing as failure. Even something going wrong is a teachable moment.” Early Life […]
Meet Tanya—The Powerhouse of Royal City Nursery

To book Tanya as a speaker please contact marketing@royalcitynursery.com It’s time to meet Tanya—owner of Royal City Nursery! Somewhere, there is a picture of me sleeping in a wheelbarrow while […]
Tanya’s Guide to Guelph Gardening in August

August can be a busy time in the Guelph garden, and there are so many things still to do! Your annuals might be getting ready to retire for the season, […]
Tanya’s Harvesting Essentials for a Better Garden and a Better Guelph

Discover how to set yourself up for a harvest that’s both rewarding and sustainable. As much as we love our tomatoes and zucchini, it’s easy to get stuck with way […]
Building Your Landscape for All Four Seasons in Guelph

To me, an effective landscape design is one that you can enjoy all year round and looks good from all angles—even inside your home! Here are some key concepts I […]
Exploring the History of Green Thumbs in Guelph

Royal City Nursery acknowledges that the treaty land on which we reside is steeped in rich indigenous history and is home to many Indigenous, Métis, and Inuit peoples today. We […]
Guelph Gardening in July: Tanya Answers Your Most Common Questions

As the summer heat blankets our beautiful city, it’s time to get some work done in the garden so that you can enjoy your space and spend more time on […]
Creating a Kid-Friendly Landscape

The age-old question parents face: how can you make your backyard kid-friendly? Luckily for you and your family, it’s easier than you might think to create a kid-friendly landscape! I’m […]