Horticulture Centre of the Pacific

Stories in the Garden
2018-09-17 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Vancouver) | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Join us at the gardens for our bi-weekly storytime designed for our youngest gardeners. Each program centres around a theme that explores subjects such as gardens, pollinators, vegetable growing, and other environmental themes through stories, garden activities and related crafts. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. For further information, please contact: youthprograms@hcp.ca
Dates: April 29, May 13, May 27, 2019
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Cost: $5/child, free admission for an accompanying adult
Ages:2+ years (designed for younger children, however, siblings are welcome)
Call to register: 250-479-6162

Fairy Garden Workshop
2018-09-29 10:00 - 11:30
FAIRY GARDENS
These gardens are fun to create … even parents enjoy making them, and here is a chance to participate with your child in a morning mini garden making session! We will make these take-home gardens for indoor/outdoor use, using some natural materials gathered from the garden. Adults are welcome to stay or drop off. *All materials are provided.*
Date: September 29, 2018
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Cost: $15 per child
Age: 5+ years

Herb Crafts Workshop
2018-10-06 13:00 - 14:30
HERB CRAFTS
Do you enjoy the natural fragrances of the garden as you harvest fresh herbs? Would you like to create some personal use products for your home? Using fresh and dried herbs along with essential oils, we will make some bath balms, salts and other products with just a few garden and household ingredients. *All materials are provided*
Date: October 6, 2018
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Cost: $15/child
Age: 5+ years

Professional Development Day Camp
2018-10-19 09:00 - 16:00
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. It is perfectly suited to Afterschool Childcare Programs, 4-H, Home School groups, or any number of interest groups as a program enhancement. If you are interested in having a JMG program at your school, recreation centre, homeschool group, or other, please contact our School and Youth Programs Coordinator at youthprograms@hcp.ca At HCP we have been offering this international, licensed program since 2005. See our list of upcoming JMG Camps below, including JMG Pro-D Day Camps, Spring Break Camps, Summer full and part day camps. This program is facilitated by Victoria Master Gardeners Association members.

JMG PRO – D DAY CAMPS
Dates: February 15, April 12, May 10 2019
Times: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cost: $38/child
Ages: 5 ½ years – 12 years
Registration: register at HCP office (250-479-6162)

SPRING BREAK CAMPS
Dates: March 18 - 22 and March 25 – 29, 2019
Times: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cost: $180/5 day camp
Ages: 5 ½ years – 12 years
Registration: register at Saanich Recreation (250-475-7600)

SUMMER CAMPS (JMG and Garden Arts)
Dates: July 8 -12 (JMG full days), July 22 – 26 (Garden Arts half days),
August 6 - 9 (JMG full days), 2019
Times: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (full days), 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (half days)
Cost: $180/5 day camps, $145/4 day camps, $95/5 half day camps
Ages: 5 ½ years – 12 years
Registration: register at Saanich Recreation (250-475-7600)

Family Harvest Festival
2018-10-27 10:00 - 14:00
Our annual Harvest Festival is a fun way to enjoy the season with family-friendly activities for all ages. There will be pumpkins, seasonal games, activities, special guests and the beautiful gardens to explore.
*Pre-registration is required*
Date: Saturday, October 27, 2018
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Cost: $15/family (Family includes up to 3 children, $5 per additional child)
Age: All ages
To register please call: 250-479-6162

Fun with Terrariums
2018-11-03 13:00 - 14:30
FUN WITH TERRARIUMS
Learn to design and assemble these miniature gardens using upcycled containers, indoor plants, and natural materials.
*Bring along a small glass container to use for this creative activity time (up to 20 cm).* Adults are required to participate with children 6 years or younger.
Date: Saturday, November 3, 2018
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Cost: $15/child
Age: 5+ years

Kids Garden Club
2018-12-01 09:45 - 11:45
This is a special invitation for everyone who has participated in the JMG Kids Garden Club in 2018 to join us on December 1 for a season round up! We will be making decorations for the JMG Garden Plot to dress it for the winter. There will be a nature walk through the gardens to collect natural materials to create take home table arrangements, as well as seasonal treats to share.
If this is your first time, we would love to share the gardens and activities with you! Everyone is welcome to join us? Instead of a registration fee, please bring along a donation for the food bank when you come on Dec 1.. As always, please phone or visit our office to pre-register (to assist with our planning). To register, please call 250 479 6162.
Club Date: December 1, 9:45 am – 11:45 am
Ages: All ages welcome! Children under 5 need to be with a supervising/participating adult

Wreath Making for Kids
2018-12-01 13:00 - 14:30
WREATH MAKING for Kids
Bring along your favourite partner to make a wreath for your door this winter season. Using a frame, natural, locally sourced
plant material and your creativity, we will show you how. Bring along your friends and family for a different kind of seasonal get-together!
*A frame and assorted plant materials are provided.*
Adults are required to participate with children under 8 years of age and are asked to bring along hand pruners and gloves if you have them.
Date: Saturday, December 1, 2018
Time: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Cost: $20/child
Age: 5+ years

Terrarium Gardens for Kids Workshop
2019-02-23 09:30 - 11:00
Terrarium Gardens for Kids
Gardens come in all shapes and sizes. Get creative as you learn about the needs of little plants for indoors, and what better place to grow them than in an upcycled glass container. Bring along a glass bowl, vase, jar or other container and see what you can create for your room?. (Containers up to 20 cm in size).
Date: Saturday, February 23, 2019
Time: 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Ages: 6+ years
Fee: $15/child

JMG Kids Garden Club
2019-03-02 09:45 - 11:45
*New start time*
Once a month we meet for seasonal gardening activities in our very own Junior Master Gardener Garden Plot! Our growing season starts early, and there is always lots to do!! When the weather is not quite ideal, we can work indoors to start seeds, learn to propagate plants, plan our home gardens, build trellising, and lots more. When the weather cooperates, we spend every minute creating garden beds, amending soil, mulching, planting, weeding, staking, and watering! These are great skills to get your garden enthusiast growing their own food at home. There are lots of take homes, from seeds to plants and harvests whenever available.
Club Dates: 9:45 am – 11:45 am (Saturdays 2019- March 2, April 6, May 4, June 1, Sept 7, Oct 5, Nov 2, Dec 7)
Cost: $10/2 hr session
Ages: All ages welcome! Children under 5 need to be with a supervising/participating adult

Starting Vegetables from Seed Youth Workshop
2019-03-02 13:00 - 14:30
Starting Vegetables from Seed
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 we will include flowers along with our vegetable and herb seeds.
Date: Saturday, Mar 02, 2019
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Ages: 5 + years
Fee: $15/child

Make Your Own Bird House Youth Workshop
2019-03-09 13:00 - 14:30
Making Your Own Bird House
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 1 adult is required for each child.
Date: Saturday, Mar 9, 2018
Time: 1:00 pm- 2:30 pm
Ages: 6 + years
Fee: $20/child

JMG Spring Break Camp
2019-03-18 09:00 - 2019-03-22 16:00, 2019-03-25 09:00 - 2019-03-29 16:00
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. It is perfectly suited to Afterschool Childcare Programs, 4-H, Home School groups, or any number of interest groups as a program enhancement. If you are interested in having a JMG program at your school, recreation centre, home school group, or other, please contact our School and Youth Programs Coordinator at youthprograms@hcp.ca

At HCP we have been offering this international, licensed program since 2005. See our list of upcoming JMG Camps below, including JMG Pro-D Day Camps, Spring Break Camps, Summer full and part day camps. This program is facilitated by Victoria Master Gardeners Association members.

JMG PRO – D DAY CAMPS
Dates: October 19, November 23, 2018
February 22, April 12, 2019
Times: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cost: $38/child
Ages: 5 ½ years – 12 years
Registration: register at HCP office (250-479-6162)

SPRING BREAK CAMPS
Dates: March 18 - 22 and March 25 – 29, 2019
Times: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cost: $180/5 day camp
Ages: 5 ½ years – 12 years
Registration: register at Saanich Recreation (250-475-7600)

SUMMER CAMPS (JMG and Garden Arts)
Dates: July 8 -12 (JMG full days), July 22 – 26 (Garden Arts half days),
August 6 - 9 (JMG full days), 2019
Times: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (full days), 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (half days)
Cost: $180/5 day camps, $145/4 day camps, $95/5 half day camps
Ages: 5 ½ years – 12 years
Registration: register at Saanich Recreation (250-475-7600)

Fairy Garden Youth Workshop
2019-04-06 13:00 - 14:30
Fairy Gardens
We will begin with an enchanted walk through the Gardens gathering natural materials and inspiration to create your own take home Fairy Garden. There will have a chance to explore a variety of materials such as clay, moss, and twigs. Parents/guardians are welcome to stay and participate and required to stay with children under 6 years.
Date: Saturday, April 6
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Ages: 5+ years
Cost: $15

Professional Development Day Camp
2019-04-12 09:00 - 16:00
Junior Master Gardener Camp (JMG)
Have you ever picnicked with a frog? Watched a pair of mallard ducks float quietly down the stream while feeding? Snacked on a fairy garden ground cover? These and more experiences await you in our gardens during Pro D Day Camps this spring. Over the past weeks we have seen natures influence of the gardens in these and many other ways. Join me for a day of gardening, exploration, garden crafts and more in The Gardens at HCP.
JMG PRO – D DAY CAMPS
Dates: Friday, April 12 & Friday, May 10, 2019
Times: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Fee: $38/child
Ages: 5.5 years (school age) – 12 years
Registration: register at HCP office (250-479-6162)

SPRING BREAK CAMPS
Dates: March 18 - 22 and March 25 – 29, 2019
Times: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cost: $180/5 day camp
Ages: 5 ½ years – 12 years
Registration: register at Saanich Recreation (250-475-7600)

SUMMER CAMPS (JMG and Garden Arts)
Dates: July 8 -12 (JMG full days), July 22 – 26 (Garden Arts half days),
August 6 - 9 (JMG full days), 2019
Times: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (full days), 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (half days)
Cost: $180/5 day camps, $145/4 day camps, $95/5 half day camps
Ages: 5 ½ years – 12 years
Registration: register at Saanich Recreation (250-475-7600)

Earth Day in the Gardens
2019-04-22 10:00 - 14:00
What better place to celebrate the planet we call home than in a garden?
Meet and interact with earth-minded community groups, nonprofit organizations, green businesses and more at this, "enviro expo for all things eco!" Admission is free and includes access to our nine acres of demonstration gardens to inspire you, as well as interactive children's activities to engage the next generation of environmental stewards.
In addition to meeting and interacting with organizations at their booths, we'll have some extra fun elements!
- Interact with live critters from the Victoria Bug Zoo and feathered friends from Rent The Chicken!
- Get answers to all your plant and gardening questions from the Victoria Master Gardener Association!
- Hourly door prize draws from Butterfly Gardens, Nezza Naturals, Zero Waste Emporium, Whole Foods, and more!
11:00am Presentation: “Creating Frog-Friendly Spaces in your Backyard or Garden”
Did you know Saanich is home to 8 different amphibian species? We invite you to an exciting workshop with Paige Erickson-McGee, Stewardship Coordinator with HAT to learn more about our local amphibian critters and how to create and enhance ideal habitat elements and native plants for frogs and other native wildlife such as food sources, shelter, and nutrients. There will be a 30-minute presentation in the main event space followed by a 15-minute walk in the gardens.
1:00pm Presentation: "Pollinators and the Importance of Habitat and Native Plants”
Join Jenny Lotz, Staff Ecologist and Outreach Coordinator from Pollinator Partnership on an educational walk through our Native Plants Garden and 3 Bs (Birds Bees Butterflies) Garden! You'll learn about pollinators, basic bee identification, and the importance of habitat and native plants. Please meet outside at the Pollinator Partnership booth to join this 30-minute walk 'n' talk.
Parking is complimentary but limited; please carpool or use alternative transportation if possible! If the lot is full, we ask that you respect our residential neighbours by using the overflow angle parking along Quayle Rd.
Interested in having a booth for your organization? We'd love to have you! Please email events@hcp.ca with "Earth Day" in the subject line and some information about what you'd like to showcase.
The Gardens at HCP acknowledges and thanks the W̱SÁNEĆ people (Pauquachin, Tsartlip, Tsawout, Tseycum) on whose unceded territory we live, learn, and teach. We respect our traditional hosts and honour their welcome and graciousness to everyone who seeks knowledge here.

Bonsai for Young Gardeners
2019-05-04 13:00 - 15:00
These precious plants have a story to tell. They have been created over many decades, originally in China and Japan. Learn about this amazing history and art form with our local Bonsai expert Mark Paterson in our beautiful Bonsai Garden at HCP. Then begin the process of creating your own bonsai to take home. Plants for bonsai are provided. Bring along your own garden gloves if you prefer (some will be available).
Date: Saturday, May 4 2019
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Cost: $30/Youth
Ages: 8 years – 16 years

FLORAL DESIGN FOR KIDS
2019-06-01 13:00 - 14:30
Challenge their creativity and inspire their love of flowers and all things grown with a fresh floral design class just for kids! This “make and take” class will teach them the fundamentals of basic floral design using several techniques. They will create a sweet take out box arrangement, utilizing a recyclable eco friendly container and fresh local blooms and foliage. All materials are included.
Date: Saturday, June 1 2019
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Fee: $20/child
Age: 6+ years

Stories in the Shade
2019-07-02 10:00 - 11:00
Join us at the gardens for our bi-weekly storytime designed for our youngest gardeners. Each program centres around a theme that explores subjects such as gardens, pollinators, vegetable growing, and other environmental themes through stories, garden activities and related crafts. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. For further information, please contact: youthprograms@hcp.ca
Dates: July 2, 16, 30, August 13
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Cost: $5/child, free admission for an accompanying adult
Ages:2+ years (designed for younger children, however, siblings are welcome)
Call to register: 250-479-6162

JMG Summer Camp
2019-07-08 09:00 - 2019-07-12 16:00
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. It is perfectly suited to Afterschool Childcare Programs, 4-H, Home School groups, or any number of interest groups as a program enhancement. If you are interested in having a JMG program at your school, recreation centre, home school group, or other, please contact our School and Youth Programs Coordinator at youthprograms@hcp.ca

At HCP we have been offering this international, licensed program since 2005. See our list of upcoming JMG Camps below, including JMG Pro-D Day Camps, Spring Break Camps, Summer full and part day camps. This program is facilitated by Victoria Master Gardeners Association members.

SUMMER CAMPS (JMG and Garden Arts)
Dates: July 8 -12 (JMG full days), July 22 – 26 (Garden Arts half days),
August 6 - 9 (JMG full days), 2019
Times: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (full days), 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (half days)
Cost: $180/5 day camps, $145/4 day camps, $95/5 half day camps
Ages: 5 ½ years – 12 years
Registration: register at Saanich Recreation (250-475-7600)

ECO CRAFTS
2019-07-16 13:00 - 14:30
Do you ever wonder how to reduce, reuse, and repurpose household items into new products? Bring along an old tee shirt to make a fabric tote bag to take your goods home in. Then create some amazing other items using household items.
Ages: 6+ years
Fee: $15/child
Call: 250-479-6162

Tea Making for Kids
2019-07-18 10:00 - 11:30
Join us for a kid-friendly introduction to the art of tea making! Participants will host their own tea party as we explore a variety of garden plants, fruits and berries to create herbal teas. We will finish by packaging up our own sample tea brews to take home.
Ages: 6+ years
Fee: $15/child
Call: 250-479-6162

Spa Time
2019-07-18 13:00 - 14:30
Using fresh and dried herbs from the gardens along with essential oils, kids will learn how to create their very own spa essentials to take home and enjoy. It's amazing what combining a few garden and household materials can create!
Ages: 6+ years
Fee: $15/child
Call: 250-479-6162

Garden Arts Camp
2019-07-22 09:00 - 2019-07-26 16:00

Spa Time
2019-08-01 13:00 - 14:30
Using fresh and dried herbs from the gardens along with essential oils, kids will learn how to create their very own spa essentials to take home and enjoy. It's amazing what combining a few garden and household materials can create!
Date: August 1
Time: 1:00 – 2:30
Ages: 6+ years
Fee: $15/child

JMG Summer Camp
2019-08-06 09:00 - 2019-08-09 16:00
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. It is perfectly suited to Afterschool Childcare Programs, 4-H, Home School groups, or any number of interest groups as a program enhancement. If you are interested in having a JMG program at your school, recreation centre, home school group, or other, please contact our School and Youth Programs Coordinator at youthprograms@hcp.ca

At HCP we have been offering this international, licensed program since 2005. See our list of upcoming JMG Camps below, including JMG Pro-D Day Camps, Spring Break Camps, Summer full and part day camps. This program is facilitated by Victoria Master Gardeners Association members.

SUMMER CAMPS (JMG and Garden Arts)
Dates: July 8 -12 (JMG full days), July 22 – 26 (Garden Arts half days),
August 6 - 9 (JMG full days), 2019
Times: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (full days), 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (half days)
Cost: $180/5 day camps, $145/4 day camps, $95/5 half day camps
Ages: 5 ½ years – 12 years
Registration: Registration opens April 3, 2019. Register at Saanich Recreation (250-475-7600).

Fairy Gardens
2019-08-13 13:00 - 14:30
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 are provided.*
Date: August 13
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Ages: 6+ years
Fee: $15/child

Stories in the Garden
2019-09-09 10:00 - 11:00
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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 October 7.
FEE: $5/participating child
AGES: 2-5 years (with accompanying adult)
TIMES: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
*Register with us at 250-479-6162 between 9-5 daily or in person.
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Spa Time
2019-09-14 13:30 - 15:30
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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 and come prepared to relax. BTW, bring along an adult for just $5 extra, and have some spa time together.
DATE: Saturday, September 14
FEE: $20/child (accompanying adult $5)
AGES: 5-12 years (adults…no age restrictions)
TIMES: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
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