Willow Woven Trays

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

With Joan Carrigan Willow is highly valued as a basket making material. We will begin with a discussion about how to grow, harvest and prepare willow for weaving. Different types of trays will be explored including tension and rib style trays. This course offers an introduction to working with willow and your finished work is […]

Cannabis Basics for the Home Grower

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

with Jo Wyld Learn the basics of growing Cannabis for personal use with college instructor, Jo Wyld. This workshop will cover cannabis species and strains, how cannabis is used, starting from seed or clone, considerations and methods for growing outdoors or indoors, common pests and disease, harvesting and relevant legislation.  HCP Members $60 Non-Members $65 […]

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Willow Chair 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 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 […]

Art of Bonsai - Advanced Class

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

with Mark Paterson Do you have a bonsai tree and are not sure what to do with it?  You are not alone! Join Mark Paterson and learn to trim your tree and create a 2 year plan for your bonsai so you can understand the yearly rhythms of the art and get the most out of your […]

Paint and Picnic Nights - Simple Succulents

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

All skill levels welcome. Bring along your picnic dinner and enjoy a night of creativity at the Gardens. Call to register -  250 479 6162.

Plant drying and mounting workshop

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

Instructor: Heidi Guest Combine your love of art and plants in this 2 part workshop series. You will learn how to preserve plants by pressing and drying them, as well as the art of mounting your dried plant to create an actual scientific specimen that is also a beautiful piece of natural art. HCP Members […]

Paint and Picnic Nights - Chickadees

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

All skill levels welcome. Bring along your picnic dinner and enjoy a night of creativity at the Gardens. Call to register -  250 479 6162.

Paint and Picnic Nights - Wild Landscapes

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

All skill levels welcome. Bring along your picnic dinner and enjoy a night of creativity at the Gardens. Call to register -  250 479 6162.

Paint and Picnic Nights - Owls

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

All skill levels welcome. Bring along your picnic dinner and enjoy a night of creativity at the Gardens. Call to register -  250 479 6162.

Summer Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop

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

with Ryan Senechal In this three hour workshop, certified arborist Ryan Senechal will provide an introductory summer fruit tree pruning instruction. Practical application is encouraged during the workshop.  Learn how this traditional approach to pruning can reduce the burden of dormant season pruning as well as provide you with higher quality fruit. Secateurs are encouraged. […]