Creating a Cut Flower Garden Workshop - Fall

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

with Eiddwen Thomas This Fall workshop is part of a seasonal four part series on Growing Your Own Cut Flower Garden. Each class can be taken on its own or as part of the series. Learn about beautiful flowers, grasses, herbs, and foliage you can use in the fall for cutting and making into your […]

Backyard Beekeeping Workshop: The First Year

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

With Gordon Mackay The interest and popularity of this wonderful craft is increasing every year. It is very important to become familiarized with the hive and the honey bee before you get your bees to maximize your chance of success.  This workshop will focus on the beginner beekeeper who is planning on setting up a […]

Herbs for Immune Health Workshop

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

with Lily Fawn The Fall and Winter brings on the cold and flu season. This workshop introduces medicinal herbs that are effective for boosting the immune system, treating colds naturally and speeding up recovery time. Building a natural home medicine chest is a good starting point from which to explore the uses of natural medicines […]

Hopi Style Wicker Tray Workshop

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

with Joan Carrigan Learn the art of basket weaving with Joan Carrigan, experienced instructor and artist. In this workshop, we will be weaving a beautiful tray inspired by the Hopi trays of the Southwest. The unique start and the sturdy structure with colour and pattern options, offer the participant the opportunity to complete a unique […]

Plant Identification & Culture Workshops

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

With Diane Pierce One Saturday a month 1pm - 4pm  Jan 21, Feb 18, March 18, April 29, May 27, June 17, July 15, August 19, Sept 16, Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 2 Learn all about plants with Diane Pierce, expert gardener, designer and writer. Diane will introduce you to 25 new plants in […]

Twining a Bowl with Rush and Sedge Workshop

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

with Joan Carrigan Learn the art of basket weaving with Joan Carrigan, experienced instructor and artist. Soft materials such as rush, sedge and flower leaves offer the basket maker a beautiful material for fine twining. In this workshop, we will be weaving a small bowl employing a plaited base, variations of twining for the sides […]

Cancelled - Pop-Up Mushroom Walk

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

CANCELLED: Sadly we had to cancel the walk due to the weather. The cold and snow means that too few mushrooms will be fruiting. If you have registered, we will contact you to process your refund. Sorry to disappoint the mushroom enthusiasts who were hoping to attend! With Shannon Berch The mushrooms are fruiting! Enjoy a […]

Plant Identification & Culture Workshops

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

With Diane Pierce One Saturday a month 1pm - 4pm  Jan 21, Feb 18, March 18, April 29, May 27, June 17, July 15, August 19, Sept 16, Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 2 Learn all about plants with Diane Pierce, expert gardener, designer and writer. Diane will introduce you to 25 new plants in […]

Plant Identification & Culture Workshops

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

With Diane Pierce One Saturday a month 1pm - 4pm  2018 Dates:  January 27, February 17, March 17, April 14, May 12, June 16, July 21, August 18, September 15, October 20, November 17, December 8 Learn all about plants with Diane Pierce, expert gardener, designer and writer. Diane will introduce you to 25 new plants […]

Festive Table Centrepiece Workshop

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, Canada

Garden and floral designer Patty Brown will teach you how to create an exquisite holiday centerpiece using fresh greens and natural materials that will become the focus of conversation not just decoration. You will learn about the tools, supplies and floral products required to create your own arrangement in this hands on workshop. Take home […]