Pesticide Applicator's Certificate Course (Landscape General Category): Course: February 24 and 25, 2018 Exam: February 26, 2018 Course: Saturday + Sunday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Exam: Monday 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Location: The Gardens at HCP Cost: $400 including textbooks and exam fees Cost without books: $280 Cost for exam only: $110 To […]
hosted by Berwick House “What everyone should know when doing their will” Please join us for this informative event - Coffee, tea and cookies will be provided. When: February 27th Where: Berwick House at 4062 Shelbourne Street Time: 2pm – 4pm Speakers: Sara Neely – Director of Philanthropic Services at the Victoria Foundation Stephanie A […]
TWO WEEKENDS OF FUN! FEBRUARY 23 TO 25 AND MARCH 2 TO 4, 2018. For more information, please visit - https://attractionsvictoria.com/be-a-tourist/ We're delighted to be offering guided tours to Be A Tourist in Your Own Hometown passholders this weekend! Join us on Saturday, March 3rd at 1:00pm or Sunday, March 4th at 11:00am. These tours are offered […]
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 […]
Come and join us on Sunday, March 4 for our annual Hellebore Sunday from 12pm - 3pm. A variety of hellebores and their companion plants will be available for purchase. Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer all your questions about any hellebores you adopt.
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 […]
Our gardens depend on birds to thrive so let's look at what birds need for nesting and create a safe place for them to raise their young. We will be using wood, hammers and nails to assemble our pre-cut kits. We need big hands along to help handle the tools safely, so parent participation is […]
Learn about seeds, how they grow and what they need to become healthy thriving plants. We will be planting up trays of seeds for the JMG gardens as well as take home, so bring along your garden gloves. Don't forget about planning for our native pollinators too! They need flowers to keep them happy and […]
Junior Master Gardener Camp (JMG) Come grow with us! This dynamic program educates youth about horticulture, health, nutrition, environmental science, leadership and life skills using fun and creative activities. Flexibility is a key component of the JMG program that enables it to be adapted to meet the needs and interests of different individuals and organizations. […]
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 […]
Junior Master Gardener Camp (JMG) Come grow with us! This dynamic program educates youth about horticulture, health, nutrition, environmental science, leadership and life skills using fun and creative activities. Flexibility is a key component of the JMG program that enables it to be adapted to meet the needs and interests of different individuals and organizations. […]
Spend Easter at The Gardens. Admission by donation with family activities for all to enjoy. Come and meet the hens from Rent The Chicken and don't miss the free talk on Keeping Backyard Hens at 1pm with Kate from Rent The Chicken. For more information on Rent The Chicken visit their website.
