The ‘Along the Garden Path’ garden tour in the Newmarket area north of Toronto is organized by  the Lake Simcoe South Master Gardeners. The garden tour highlights 12 unique private homes in the Newmarket area as well as the Sharon Temple (free admission with $10 tour ticket) and the Community Gardens of Newmarket. Tickets are limited and advanced purchase recommended. Tickets available from Flowers with Prestige, 245 Main St. North, Newmarket, Holland Valley Nursery, Holland Landing, or Madsens Greenhouse, 160 Bayview Parkway, Newmarket. For more information: lssmastergardeners@gmail.com Event goes ahead, rain or shine.

In its 47th year, the Niagara Foundation’s Annual House Tour showcases the finest heritage homes and sites in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Each of the seven homes showcases is of unique architectural or historical significance. Closer to the date, full details of the homes on the tour are added to the Chamber of Commerce website. Many of the houses are surrounded by well-tended gardens and natural settings. Tour runs from 10 am to 5 pm on September 18, 2010. Tickets, for $25 each,  may be purchased by clicking here

The theme is “Renovate Your Life” for the Fall Home Show in Toronto. Learn how to bring out the best in your home with a visit to the 2010 Fall Home Show from Sept. 30 to Oct. 4 at the Better Living Centre at Exhibition Place. Garden Making magazine will be among more than 300 exhibitors who will be educating consumers on the latest in products and services for the home including geo-thermal energy providers to flooring to cutting-edge interior design and décor retailers. Garden Making Editor Beckie Fox will be among the home and décor professionals offering tips and advice from two different presentation stages.  Other presenters include Scott McGillivray of HGTV’s Income Property and designers Colin McAllister and Justin Ryan of HGTV’s Colin & Justin’s Home Heist.  Designer Glen Peloso will work with exhibitor ConnectPro by Future Shop to present the latest in home installation solutions, electronics and decor trends. For more info: fallhomeshow.com When you buy your tickets online, type GARDEN in the promo code to save $4 off the $13 at-door regular admission.