Pesticide Applicator Course

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

Pesticide Applicator's Certificate Course (Landscape General Category): Course: October 27 and 28, 2018 Exam: October 29, 2018 Course: Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Exam: Monday 6:00 - 9:00pm Location: The Gardens at HCP Cost: $400 including textbooks and exam fees Cost without books: $280* (*The required books have recently changed and you […]

Mason Bee Maintenance Workshop

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

With Tom Lahey This informative class with Mason Bee expert, Tom Lahey will cover all you need to know to keep your mason bee cocoons healthy. Many people start out with great enthusiasm in the Spring, but in the Fall they are not quite sure what to do with their cocoons. If you have cocoons, […]

Hypertufa Workshop

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

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, […]

Miniatures and Small-Scale Basketry Techniques Workshop

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

With Joan Carrigan Sunday - November 4 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm In this workshop we will explore small scale basketry techniques which are well suited to jewelry and basketry forms.  In this workshop, we will make two projects. First you will learn to make a miniature basket by twining and plaiting bark and […]

Wild Food and Nutrition Workshop

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

With Latifa Pelletier-Ahmed You may already be aware that many wild plants are edible, but do you know how and why they are good for you? This 3 hour workshop will explore the vitamin and mineral rich world of local in-season plant species. Are wild plants really much more nutrient dense than domestic plants? What […]

Working with Live Willow Workshop

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

with Andrew Kent Join artisan Andrew Kent from The Willow Way for this one day workshop. With Andrew Kent's expert instruction, you will learn to grow a living willow fence. Using fresh Willow, you will learn to plant and weave shoots which will take root and grow to form an intricate living fence on the […]

Herbs for Womens Health Workshop

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

With Lily Fawn  Join Herbalist, Lily Fawn in an introductory class on herbal health for women of all ages.  This workshop is about honoring the wild woman within in us and learning about the herbs that nourish our body. Through understanding feminine balances we gain the knowledge and initiative to heal ourselves naturally.   HCP […]

Wicker Woven Basket Workshop

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

with Joan Carrigan In this workshop we will explore combining two different weaving techniques to create a striking sculptural basket. First we will start with randomly weaving the base of the basket using dyed reed. This weave is inspired by bird's nests and offers many sculptural possibilities. The top of the basket will be woven […]

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Wreath Making Workshops - SOLD OUT

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

SOLD OUT - Please call if you would like to go on the interest list in case of cancellations. Learn how to create beautiful, decorative Christmas wreaths without the hassle of collecting materials and a messy clean up. Expert instructors will guide you through the basics of building a beautiful and unique wreath. No two wreaths […]

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Wreath Making Workshops - SOLD OUT

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

SOLD OUT - Please call if you would like to go on the interest list in case of cancellations. Learn how to create beautiful, decorative Christmas wreaths without the hassle of collecting materials and a messy clean up. Expert instructors will guide you through the basics of building a beautiful and unique wreath. No two wreathes […]