with Ryan Senechal This workshop is for those serious about cultivating fruit and nuts in an urban space. Ryan Senechal will cover: selection of cultivars, planting, staking & training, soil, nutrients & watering, pruning, plant health & cultural controls, grafting & propagation. The focus will be on apple, cherry, pear, plum, peach, kiwi, Carpathian walnut, […]
with Paul Spriggs In this hands-on workshop, participants will produce a 12 x 14 inch hypertufa trough in the classic rock garden style. Hypertufa is a concrete substitute that looks just like concrete but weighs much less, making it easier to transport. Participants will go through the process of creating the forms, mixing the materials, […]
with Eiddwen Thomas This class is part of a seasonal series and can be taken on its own. Learn the secrets of growing your own flowers for cutting and arranging with floral designer, Eiddwen Thomas. Eiddwen is the owner of Cartref Gardens, a commercial cut flower farm in North Saanich. Growing your own flowers can […]
with Christina Nikolic This class can be taken on its own or as part of our Healthy Soils Series. What kind of soil do you have in your garden? How can you improve your soil health? If figuring out how to care for your soil seems like a complex and daunting task, then this workshop […]
with Mark Mackenzie-Moore Build Your Own Hoop House Workshop Saturday - March 17 - 9:00am - 12:00pm This workshop can be taken on it's own or in combination with our Hoop House Irrigation Workshop the same day. Looking for a simple, low cost way to increase your garden yield in the shoulder seasons? Join […]
with Mark Mackenzie-Moore Build Your Own Hoop House Workshop Saturday - March 17 - 9:00am - 12:00pm This workshop can be taken on it's own or in combination with our Hoop House Irrigation Workshop the same day. Looking for a simple, low cost way to increase your garden yield in the shoulder seasons? Join […]
with Kristen Miskelly Native plants in home gardens are not only beautiful, but also a way to help maintain local biodiversity, promote positive human connections, and foster an appreciation of nature. Participants will learn about Victoria's local ecology, including its abundance of unique plant species well-suited to home gardens, and the wildlife that depend on […]
with Andrew Kent Join artisan Andrew Kent from The Willow Way for this full day workshop. In one day, with Andrew Kent's expert instruction, you can make and take home your own Bent Willow Rustic Chair. This is a great introduction to rustic building. Learn how to make a square frame from pieces of alder […]
