News from the Gardens

Herb Garden

This garden takes you on a delightful and educational journey. The garden contains five distinct sections, each laid out to provide the visitor with species information and planting interest. This garden incorporates […]

Hardy Fuchsia Garden

A collection of hardy Fuchsias that grow well in our climate. Fuchsias are easy to care for plants that are pruned in the spring after the last of the hard frosts […]

The Urban Garden

Demonstrates organic principles and sustainable practices in an environmentally-friendly setting. Demonstrates what a homeowner can do on a small urban lot. The history of the potager and of kitchen gardens […]

The Farm Garden

Located in the lower field. The vegetable garden is where the technicians and the public learn how to grow many types of produce and  gardening techniques suitable for year-round harvesting. They […]

The Cutting Garden

From Spring to Autumn, from seed to bouquet, a riot of colors and scents create a stunning floral display. Flowers are used to create the gorgeous bouquets that can be […]

Larry Phillips

Larry Phillips is recently retired from a career in the information technology industry where he established a solid reputation as a business leader and senior practitioner. He was the Fujitsu […]

Ron Cox

Ron Cox, a resident of Victoria since 1981, is a management consultant and passionate gardener. Professionally he advises organizations on strategy and information technology investments. His work has given him […]