Reviews of Concrete Creations (Cosby's Garden Centre) (Pest Control)

Sebastian Hahn

What a hidden gem these artistic concrete gardens are! Nobody would expect this from the outside. totally worth a visit!

Thomas J Mitchell

Amazing, Art And Nature Coming Together

Michelle S

An unexpected discovery of a world of artistically crafted concrete statues on trails, tucked behind Crosby's Plant Nursery in Liverpool, NS. Discover the many statues - from human forms to a dragon - as you stroll the trailways. Amazing!

Joel Herzog

What a stellar display. This spot may be off the beaten track, but it’s well worth the diversion. The sculptures are amazing, with wide ranging pieces both large and smaller. You could spend hours wandering through the beautiful gardens, as each piece offers a 360 view worth walking around to see. Find the time and stop in here. If sculpture gardens is your jam, don’t miss this. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ????

Richard Hastings-James

Cosby's is one of Nova Scotia's best kept secrets as a natural art gallery. Pretty sure anyone will be blown away by this display that keeps drawing you in deeper, especially if you are into art, gardening, landscaping, and nature. What a sensory delight. They accept donations to keep the craft going. Pretty sure if you save your donation for the return walk, you will increase it based on what you have seen.

Teena Risser

An amazing beautiful place. An artist/ gardeners fantasy land. I have never been to a place that made me feel so much like I was walking threw a story book untill I visited Crosby's.

Chris Cocek

Cosby’s is just out of eyesight from Liverpool proper, but well worth driving around the corner for! Set behind the garden centre, the nature path is a wonderful escape! The creations are all so unique and detailed that it will take some time to see them all. Be sure to leave a donation on the way out!!

Ian Hopkin

Beautiful walk through nature with incredible concrete sculptures. Definitely worth a visit.

Anton Sibiryakov

I am a small fan of sculpture and art. but we had visited in Liverpool and my wife persuaded me to stop by this garden. I was very impressed and surprised. I was expecting to see a small workshop with all sorts of incomprehensible statues, but here there was a large park with comfortable paths, very beautiful and neatly planted flowers and bushes. and of course the sculptures: on the one hand, everything looks very natural, simple and logical, on the other hand, some statues make you think. I really liked it and I will recommend it to all my friends. Thank you Ivan

Barb Adams

Such a beautiful, peaceful & creative place. Hope to go back next summer.

Evellin Almeida

I’ve loved this place!

Codey Powell

This place is an absolute treasure. The wonder and adventure you feel as you walk among these ever changing statues is an experience that everyone should try.

Punchbuggy Blue

A hidden gem. Lots of love and hard work went into creating this charming and enchanting sculpture garden. Admission is free, but there is a donation box in one of the sculptures.

Jodi G

Very deceiving in the beginning. You think it's just a garden center with the odd concrete statue. But then you wander to the back of the garden centre and Wow!

Tina Boutilier

This truly was an awesome amazing place to walk around take in the creations that they have here.. beautiful surroundings..lots to see..so many concrete creations .. beautiful grounds....a must see for everyone...and please give donations to allow them to keep this a free experience for all. Every little bit helps. Well worth any amount of a donation is appreciated.

Krista Whitehouse

Wow! What an unbelievably fantastic place! The art and creativity that the grounds embody is beyond imagination. I was introduced to this place by my friend Greg who gave me a personalized tour of the garden and it was definitely a highlight of the area. I could have stayed here longer.

Linda Mason

This is a magical experience and everyone should take a walk through this beautiful garden, park and sculpture paradise. Ivan is a very talented artist with his sculptures and his garden flowers ????, trees ???? and beautiful plants ????. It is a magical place and we are so very fortunate to have this wonderful place on the South Shore of Nova Scotia.

Amanda Mackay

Beautiful to creations, cannot believe it is donation only. Artist is amazing.

Christy MacNeil

Amazing place to visit and walk around. Thank you for sharing your skills with the world ❤️????

Kevork Peltekian

I can not believe something like this exists in Nova Scotia - the sculpture is out of this world. All of it is set up right in nature. A must trip if you are in the South Shore and Liverpool

Liss Sinclair

A breath taking garden full of wonder and beauty. The concrete sculptures are awe inspiring and they are nestled into gardens of gorgeous trees and flowers. It's a little bit of magic not to be missed.

chuck Pilkington

Many amazing sculptures and trails through the woods. Would have made a donation to support this work but don't carry cash. For sure worth the 5 min detour off the highway...

Kristy McCoy

What an amazing surprise for travelers who like at or quirky discoveries! The concrete sculptures are incredible and unexpected, and it was very nice to have the shaded stroll through the woods to find more creations!

Brian James

A hidden gem, what a fabulous place, a place for your imagination to come alive. It is a definite stop on your travels.

Stuart Erskine

This was an awesome place! There are so many sculptures and they are spread out amongst the garden. Be sure to walk all the way to the back or you will miss some of the best pieces!

Sarah Kelly

It was unreal !!!! This sculptures are amazing. So worth the drive from Halifax !!

MaryBeth Logan

Awesome place to visit.

Cathy Frank

I never could amagine any thing like this. To be able to walk through the treed area with their plants and the life sized figurines. Just an amazing adventure, be sure to have the camera ready

Anne Boylen

Wow! What a great surprise! The gardens have nice wide paths to walk around and admire the artistic statues throughout the wooded area. You could spend an hour walking around admiring the variety of statues and artistic groupings and a nice variety of plants and flowers. The garden centre has a nice selection of plants, trees and shrubs. Wild blueberries for sale as well. We Recommend stopping here!

Piotr Luczak

A bit of magic in an unexpected setting. You appreciate taking yourself for a walk here.

Mark Hewitt

Amazing 20 plus years of sculptures, always amazing

Tanya Dellewell

This is a super cool place to stop. From the front it looks like a greenhouse. Which it is. But then you walk past the greenhouse onto the gardens! Oh my! The gardens have so many interesting varieties of plants! And the sculptures! Pictures do not do them justice. The artist's imagination and skill are spellbinding! We spent over an hour walking through the gardens. Lovely little gem.

j H

This is one of the most interesting places I have visited. Cosby’s Concrete Creations and Garden Center is an off the beaten path kind of gem! It is a nursery and garden centre as well as an outdoor cement sculpture garden set in the woods. The natural background with the garden, designed paths, rocks, plants, and sculptures makes for a stimulating journey of discovery. You can imagine stories that narrate you through the creations. You can play seek and find games to entertain children and the meandering paths keep the walk interesting for them as well. It’s like a fantasy, entering another world. The sculptures can be viewed from most angles and in some cases the placement of the creations is also important. This trip off the beaten path was worth it. I will be returning annually to see the new creations by Ivan Higgins. Free will donation for the garden.

Krista Cummins

Wow!! You just have to go. This wonderful place was recommended to us by friends and we were so glad it was. The creative details of the carvings are stunning plus the landscape, flowers,plants and trees were an added bonus. The beauty was overwhelming. There was no charge to go only the option of a donation but once you see the hard work and effort it must take to maintain this amazing place you cant help but to give something. Please take the time to go to Liverpool and take in this experience for the eyes it will not disappoint!!

Nancy Sievert

This little gem has been getting more popular every year for good reason. The gardens are great, but Ivan's sculptures are AMAZING. An incredible place that is so unique. A MUST see in Liverpool. If you are looking for great gardening advice and unique plants this is the place to go!

Corey O

Amazing!! Very well manicured gardens with tons of cool statues to explore

L Silver

Delight, whimsy and awe in every step. Be sure to travel at a turtle's pace to ensure you don't miss a single creation or botanical treasure. All this for just a contribution for the upkeep of this spectacular space - be generous! It is worth it!

Me mack

What a beautiful place to be. We had a wonderful time. I enjoyed it so much

Liv MacIntosh

One of the most incredible hidden gems in all of Nova Scotia! Even if you have to drive out from the city or further it's worth the trip! The gardens have no admission price but I strongly encourage you to support the effort/donate however you can. Waking through the concrete gardens behind the main garden center is like stepping into another world of whimsy and contorted limbs. Friendly and thought provoking artwork of the highest caliber lies just beyond every corner and behind ever tree. Children will be delighted and amused! Adults will find something of themselves in their work. It's also filled with exotic plants some stark and obvious and others more subtle yet still alien to the norm. The choice of plants shrubs and trees is so diverse and interesting. Even permaculture instillations show us a forward thinking glimpse of how we might live differently and more enmeshed with nature. All I can say is, "thank you!" for sharing your work with the public as you have.

April Barnes

A great place to walk through. A hidden gem in Nova Scotia. So easy to drive by or miss.

dany bisson

Beautiful place, not only to shop but also to visit. The garden that is open to walk around is a very creative and beautiful place

Mike Ashton

Absolute gem to be discovered. Beautiful gardens and stunning sculptures. Highly recommended for kids and adults. Don't pass it by!!!

Kirk Greek

A great place to visit some concrete sculptures and has a nice variety of plants to purchase

Nanette Morris

Unreal Creations by Ivan! This is a Bucket List place to see. The pathways lead you around through the gardens which are filled with Ivan's Concrete Creations. You must walk all around each structure as it may have a surprise on the other side. The garden centre has the first structures so it will give you an idea of what you are in for. Just remember the first ones you see are his first and as you walk through the gardens you see all the years of work in session. A must see for sure!!

Terry MacBurnie

Amazing work!!! So much time and care goes into both the art and the gardens! Definitely worth visiting! Wow, just wow! ????

Francis Laframboise

The MOST underated and undiscovered, well kept secret of the area. Be nice to your waiters you never know... they often have the most valuable tip! ???? I am totally amazed at the collection that was built out of sight over the years and keeps growing... Beautiful, peaceful walk through the woods discovering each piece in a setting "made for it". Some are off of the beaten path a bit for even more fun and adventure. Took us an hour and really could have taken 2 easily if we had tried to really see them all and contemplate. Each piece feels alive and has its own "feel". We will definitely be back and bring others to rediscover this place as it grows in the future. All the best and thanks again

R Dog

Amazing place to visit and stroll the grounds/paths to see the vast amount of creations.

Valasta Bee

Amazing, the sculpture where it was placed among the trees and rocks, truly a magic place. A hidden jem of Nova Scotia.

Marcia Gray

Hidden gem. Beautiful sculpture garden hidden behind a garden center. Definitely worth a visit.

Nancy DeKelver

So unique. Beautiful natural gardens with incredible sculptures placed throughout. A definite must if you're visiting the Liverpool area.

Herman Eickholt

Great visit to Cosby's, amazing concrete statues, definitely worth a stop and view the many creations

Susan Cotie

A great place. A Beautiful walk in a natural park with art sculptures sprinkled around. What a lovely afternoon.

MJ MacNeil

This is an amazing place. It's like walking through fairy land. No admission charged but donations welcomed. For those with mobility challenges some trails are easy others are not. About 45 minutes from Halifax. You can spend about 1 hour meandering thru.

Jared Congdon

This place is great. It has tripled in size since the last time I was here. The walk is nice and the sculpture gardens are beautiful. Love the dragon.

Calgary Explorer

Absolutely loved this spot.

Seth Kay

Really beautiful work. Absolutely worth a trip to meander through the exhibit, it's an incredibly relaxing walk that encourages you to explore and find everything. Loved it!

Ellen Hart

Don’t miss out on this special little gem in Liverpool, NS. So many creations nestled along a lovely woods walk. Great for the young and old.

Kara Gordon

Very unique place!! Can't wait to come back to explore when we have more time.

Brian Symonds

This place is AMAZING! He is SO TALENTED! You go in and walk around for a donation. I highly recommend visiting here.

Shyann Clayton

This place is absolutely stunning. The type of artwork that is put these amazing statues made out of cement are breathtaking. This place is dog friendly and it is free to get in. It doesn't look like much from the roadside however there are nice clean Pathways that you can walk along to see his artwork. I definitely recommend this place I actually can't wait to go back.

Erin P

Hidden pathways through the woods with gorgeous concrete sculptures placed carefully throughout. Accessible through the well kept garden centre.

Marianna Seamone

What a great spot for a walk and taking photos.Fantastic work as always.Ot was great to be back for a visit

Glenn Moss

Wow..sculptures were outstanding. Well worth the walk around.

kris

super cool and unique place. large garden with concrete sculptures and cool plants. some sculptures looked so real it made me think they were made by medusa lol.

Linda Alderdice

Nice park setting to view statues. Also, a great variety if beautiful plants for your garden.

theryghs

This is our first time to NS & our daughter recommended for us to see this place. The creations made are done with so much detail that they are very life-like. The gardens that have been made of flowers & shrubs are absolutely beautiful.

Peter Sherlock

Amazing works with beautiful flora. Well worth stopping in and walking through the grounds.

Karen M

This is the most incredible and unexpected place. Don't miss it if you love plants or a wander through a forest of sculptures.

Jane Ramsay

Nice and peaceful walk. Nice sculptures in the woods.

Phillip Davis

Amazing place to visit. Sculptures are very well done

Paul Burns

Wonderful creations! Great experience

Dianna Z

We were looking for something interesting to do in the South Shore area one day and I found this place! OMG!!!!! We had such a nice drive and a nice walk through all his "park" area with so many different sculptures to look at and gardens planted so nicely. We will be back next spring as the varieties offered at his garden center are unique as well!!!! Loved this place!

Gary swift

You have to see it to believe it. Well worth going a long way out of your way to see this fabulous place. Everyone we saw there was completely blown away by how extraordinary this place is.

Laura Tucker

A very magical place. Sculptures are very beautiful. Don't forget to bring some change to donate to the gardens.

Dana Copeland

Amazing concrete installations ... lots if whimsy and energy captured ... and a lovely woodsy setting ... looking forward to coming for a workshop this winter.

Mike Kipper

Beautiful gardens & concrete figures. Lots of beautiful plants and concrete figures. Beautiful mystical place. No admission fee. About a 2 min drive from downtown Liverpool

Linda Lockwood

A magical place!!The gardens are beautifully landscaped amongst the sculptures.

May Zhagro

I highly recommend stopping by and visiting Concrete Creations. Google Maps will lead you to a plain parking lot of the garden centre and you would wonder why you decided to come here, but once you start walking to the side of the garden centre, you’ll discover so much interesting art all over the large property. There were many trails that led to some very interesting creations. The sculptures themselves are so detailed; you can really see the expressions, the muscles, and even the clothing creases. The fluid movements of the sculptures are captured so precisely that it was hard to believe that the sculptures wouldn’t come to life at any moment! The ground itself is huge and somewhat wooded, so don’t forget to bring some bug spray and sun screen. Admission is free, and there is also a donation area within the grounds. Definitely recommend supporting them for the creation and passion of the arts!

P Pahl

So artistic - just an amazing collection. We were in awe. Bring your hiking boots! Free admission, but based on donations. We gave them $7 and put it in the pot (first photo). Many acrobatic type of sculptures.