With 18 different theme gardens, the Montreal Botanical Garden is surely a wonder for the eye. Yet, this Quebec showcase, established in 1939, has become more than a public exhibition of beautiful flowers, trees and plants. It is also a center for botanical research and education, and a place to gain new social and cultural experiences. For 80 people who work in the horticulture grounds maintenance department, the beautiful 75- acre setting also poses a daily challenge, relates grounds supervisor Robert Malo. “Our biggest challenge, especially during high-season from May 1 to October 31, is to keep everything in perfect harmony, to keep all the gardens looking their very best. We do this, in part, by assigning our people exclusively to individual gardens, allowing them the luxury of developing and practicing the most effective maintenance practices for their areas.” This approach holds true for mowing, as well. Montreal Botanical Garden operates two Walker Mowers. Equipped with 20- and 26-hp engines, the mowers each run approximately 35 hours a week. During that time, one can see any of 10 operators at the controls, maneuvering in and out of tight garden spots. “The operators are very familiar with their sections and can mow there in the most efficient way,” explains Malo. They’ve all been trained on the mower’s operation and understand how to take advantage of their many features, he adds. Luc Rehaume was one of the first staff members to operate the Walker in 1995 when the grounds department rented its first machine on a trial basis. “It was a little difficult to learn to drive at first,” Rehaume relates, “but I caught on pretty quickly. The biggest advantage I could see in the beginning was the zero-turn maneuverability. But I soon discovered that the machine’s ability to pick up debris would save us countless hours cleaning flower beds.” The Walkers have since more than earned their keep, and they’ve even become part of the Garden’s attraction, says Rehaume. “Visitors are intrigued by these mowers, by their small size and their ability to maneuver so effortlessly around the gardens. Just last week I was literally swarmed by visitors who may have thought the mower was a integral part of the Garden tour.” It wasn’t, of course, but as far as Rehaume and the other operators are concerned, the gardens wouldn’t look the same without the Walkers and the mowing job they do. |
Avec des jardins portant sur 18 thèmes différents, le jardin botanique de Montréal est certes un délice pour la vue. Pourtant cette exposition Québécoise établie en 1939 est devenue plus qu’un spectacle de jolies fleurs, d’arbres et de plantes. C’est aussi un centre de recherche et d’éducation en botanique ainsi qu’un endroit où vivre de nouvelles expériences sociales et culturelles. Pour les 80 personnes qui travaillent dans le département d’entretien paysagiste, les 75 acres représentent un défi quotidien, dit Robert Malo, le superviseur des terrains. «Notre plus gros défi, particulièrement durant la saison forte, qui dure du 1er mai au 31 octobre, est de maintenir l’harmonie dans le jardin, pour que tout soit à son meilleur. Ceci est accompli en déléguant un seul jardin à chaque individu, leur permettant ainsi de développer et de pratiquer les techniques d’entretien les plus efficaces pour leur jardin. » Cette approche s’applique aussi pour tondre les pelouses. Le Jardin Botanique de Montréal possède deux Walkers équipés d’engins de 20 et 26cv et ils fonctionnent chacun environ 35 heures par semaine. N’importe lequel des 10 opérateurs disponibles peut accomplir le travail avec facilité, même dans les coins plus resserrés. «Les opérateurs sont familiers avec leurs sections et y sont à leur plus efficace, » explique M. Malo. Les ouvriers ont reçu une formation sur l’équipement leur permettant de tirer le maximum d’avantage de leurs fonctions. Luc Rhéaume fut un des premiers employés à utiliser le Walker en 1995 lorsque le département a loué sa première machine à titre d’essai. «L’appareil était un peu difficile à manœuvrer au début, » raconte M. Rhéaume, «mais je m’y suis habitué rapidement. L’avantage que j’ai remarqué en premier c’est sa manœuvrabilité. Je me suis bien vite rendu compte que la capacité de ramasser les débris que possède le Walker nous ferait gagner des heures au niveau du nettoyage des jardins. » Les Walker se sont dès lors taillés une place importante dans notre équipe, même à titre d’attraction, dit M. Rhéaume. «Les visiteurs sont intrigués par les tondeuses, notamment par leur petite taille et leur manœuvre efficace alors qu’on les observe au travail. La semaine passée j’ai été envahi par un groupe de visiteurs qui pensaient que la tondeuse faisait partie de la visite guidée. » Elle n’en faisait pas partie, on le sait bien, mais en ce qui nous concerne, les jardins ne seraient pas les mêmes sans le travail exceptionnel des Walker. |
Au Sujet Du Jardin Botanique De MontréalLe Jardin Botanique de Montréal est ouvert tous les jours de 9h00 à 17h00 l’été. Des visites guidées sont disponibles et du mois de mai au mois d’octobre, un tour de mini-train gratuit vous fait découvrir le jardin avec des arrêts stratégiques. En plus des 18 jardins incluant le jardin de roses, le jardin japonais, le jardin chinois et le jardin des premières nations, qui se sont ouverts en 2001, le site possède des serres spectaculaires qui contiennent plus de 36 000 plantes. Il y a aussi l’insectarium, avec sa collection extraordinaire de 160 000 insectes et (arthropodes). Vous y trouverez aussi un restaurant, des boutiques de souvenirs et un centre de réception. Pour plus d’information sur le Jardin Botanique de Montréal, visitez le site Internet au espacepourlavie.ca/en/botanical-garden. |
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About Montreal Botanical GardenThe gardens are open every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the summer. Guided tours are available and, from May to October, a mini-train (free of charge) runs through the site, making a number of stops. In addition to 18 theme gardens, including the Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, Chinese Garden and the First Nations Garden, which opened in 2001, the grounds house spectacular greenhouses with more than 36,000 plants. There’s also The Insectarium, with an extraordinary collection of 160,000 insects and arthropods. A restaurant, gift shops and a Reception Centre are located on the grounds. For more information about the Montreal Botanical Garden visit its website at espacepourlavie.ca/en/botanical-garden. |
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