The McAvity garden is very large by conventional urban and suburban standards. It includes several separate gardens, in different stages of development, and often highlighting individual plant types. A mature garden by the house contains lavish plantings of white shasta daisies and deep blue lavender, among other perennials. Beyond a large pond and in a slope area, a fascinating grouping of evergreens of different sizes, shapes, textures and colours is one of the highlights of this highly diversified garden. Shrubs of different types, sizes and colours abound in many areas, and wooden structures add interest to the overall scheme as well as provide support for climbing vines such as wisteria. You should see as much of this suburban botanical garden as you can. It is well worth as much time and energy as you can spare.