News from the Garden

HCP is Hiring - Landscape Gardener Helper

Landscape Gardener Helper Horticulture Centre of the Pacific 505 Quayle Road, Victoria, BC $21 an hour / 35 hours per week Work…

Takata Ponds Refurbishment

On April 14-15,Tony Huibers, owner of Shibusa Ponds was on site to drain our upper and lower Takata ponds. The crew and vacuum truck…

Tomato Day! May 16

Tomato Day May 16th, 2026 9 - 12 PM Come Early We Sell Out Quickly Tomato & Veggie Starts and Herbs Tomato Availability…

Mason Bees at the Gardens at HCP

Hi Folks, here's an update on the mason bees. As you know, mason bees are available for sale in the Gift Shop - here's some information…

Upcoming Events

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Watercolour Painting with Richard Wong: Western Tiger Swallowtail

June 18 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmHorticulture Centre Of The Pacific

Adult Community Education | Art Class | 3-hour Workshop Learn how to paint the Western Tiger Swallowtail (Papilio rutulus). Come a bit early and chances are, you will spot some […]

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Willow Chair Workshop with Andrew Kent - June 2026

June 19 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pmHorticulture Centre Of The Pacific

Adult community education | full day workshop Join artisan Andrew Kent from The Willow Way for this full day workshop. In one day, with Andrew's expert instruction, you can make […]

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Willow Bark Basket

June 26 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pmHorticulture Centre Of The Pacific

Basket Weaving with willow bark

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Plant Identification & Culture with Jane Tice

June 27 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmHorticulture Centre Of The Pacific

Adult Community Education | 3-hour class This is a monthly class in which participants will be introduced to 20 new plants in each session. If you are a new gardener, […]

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