Fairy Gardens

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

These gardens are fun to create … even parents enjoy making them and here is a chance to participate with your child in a mini garden making session! We will make these take-home gardens for outdoor use, using some natural materials gathered from the garden. Adults are welcome to stay or drop off. *All materials […]

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Stories in the Garden

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

If you enjoyed the summer season of STORIES IN THE SHADE, this is our fall version, featuring seasonal and entertaining stories and garden wanders for preschoolers. Each week a new theme and story is planned around a garden adventure to explore and discover the many wonders in our gardens. DATES: Mondays, September 9, 16, 30, and […]

Spa Time

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

SPA TIME AGAIN- Take 3!What's not to like about a spa experience, including making your own foot soak, testing it out with your new friends in a foot bath to relax you? Learn to make spa products to enjoy at home with basic ingredients found at home and in your garden! Bring along a towel […]

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Fun With Flowers Series

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

FUN WITH FLOWERS seriesThis is the time of year that our gardens are full of beautiful flowers. Learn to dry, pound, arrange and create with them to preserve their natural beauty and even their scent! Each week participants will be introduced to a new technique and create a take-away they will be proud to show. […]

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Pro D Day Camps

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

Do you know a child who enjoys gardening? Our gardens are perfect for learning about growing plants, food and building natural support systems. Have them spend their next Pro-D Day with us! DATES:Friday February 14, 2020;Monday April 27, 2020;Friday May 15, 2020. AGES: 5.5-12 YEARS TIMES: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM *Register below or call […]

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Mini Garden Series

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

What is it about miniature gardens that intrigues us? Is it the adorable tiny plants we choose to nestle into interesting and unusual containers…vintage, upcycled, or made? This workshop series will include a weekly project to create a fairy, alpine, succulent and terrarium garden. If you love miniatures of all kinds, give this garden series […]

Eco Crafts

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

We are becoming more aware of how our actions impact our planet. By starting with little changes at home, we can make a difference! In this workshop we will explore ways to reuse household items and use natural materials to save on waste while making great personal products to use at home and school. We […]

Indoor Fairy Gardens

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

These sweet little gardens include a miniature plant to keep warm indoors. Learn to create a fun garden, safe for a wee tropical plant and the perfect place for fairies to visit! We will include a tiny area for sitting, signs, and more! Bring along a friend and make your own fairy garden to take […]

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Wreath Making for Families

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

This is becoming a fun tradition for many families at HCP. It is a fun way to make a door wreath using a variety of plant materials provided for you! That saves a lot of gathering and helps focus on the creating! We will be using wire wreaths and lots of boughs and branches to […]

Terrarium Gardens for Kids

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

These indoor gardens are fun to create and the feedback has been amazing! This class takes participants through the steps of making a terrarium garden using basic materials often found at home and using recycled glass containers. This upcycle activity is creative and practical and can be a great way to give an old item […]