Horticulture Centre of the Pacific

Paint and Picnic Nights - Swan Song
2019-08-28 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Vancouver) | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, 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.

Picnic in the Gardens
2019-08-28 17:00 - 20:00
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The Gardens at HCP is extending our hours every second Wednesday night starting June 5. We encourage families and friends to come and enjoy a lovely picnic on our grounds. Admission is by donation between 5 and 8 pm. Bring your own dinner and find a bench or lawn to enjoy your meal while enjoying the sounds of a local musician. Local arts vendors will be onsite and you can browse through their selection of goods or visit the Master Gardener booth with your garden related questions. Our plant sale area has a lovely selection of plants propagated by our volunteers from our garden and you might find a leafy friend to take home with you. The event will be posted on Facebook, please share amongst your friends. We encourage you to bring your sketch book, guitar, outdoor games - it will be a wonderful evening.
For the final Picnic in the Garden of 2019, we have musicians from the Songs & Stories group doing an outdoor version of Musical Chairs. Featured will be Ray Spencer, Lisa Bosman, Daniel Cook, Terry Brennan, Genevieve Charbonneau, Jack Connolly and Robbie Hancock playing original songs in a 'writers in the round' style. This show brings together a very talented group of singer/songwriters in the beautiful backdrop at the HCP gardens. To learn more about their show please go to www.songsandstories.info.
If you would like to explore your creative talents during picnic night, consider signing up for a Paint and Picnic class with local artist Rose Cowles. Classes run from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. No experience required, all levels welcome, but spaces are limited. Call us to register and hold your spot - 250 479 6162. This is a great activity to do as a group.
2019 Picnic Dates Wednesdays, 5pm - 8pm June 5 June 19 July 3 July 17 July 31 August 14 August 28
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Pesticide Applicator Exam
2019-08-22 13:00 - 16:00
Pesticide Applicator Certificate Course (Landscape General Category):
Course: August 12 and 19, 2019
Exam: August 22, 2019
Course: Mondays, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Exam: Thursday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: The Gardens at HCP
Course Cost: $400 including textbooks and exam fees
Exam Only Cost: $110
To sign up: Phone our office at 250-479-3210, or email collegeadmin@hcp.ca.
Full payment is required with registration.

Pesticide Applicator Course
2019-08-19 09:00 - 16:30, 2019-08-12 09:00 - 16:30
Pesticide Applicator Certificate Course (Landscape General Category):
Course: August 12 and 19, 2019
Exam: August 22, 2019
Course: Mondays, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Exam: Thursday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: The Gardens at HCP
Cost: $400 including textbooks and exam fees
Cost without books: $280*
(*The required books have recently changed and you must have the correct two books for the course. Please contact us to determine if your books are current.)
To sign up: Phone our office at 250-479-3210, or email collegeadmin@hcp.ca.
Full payment is required with registration.

Paint and Picnic Nights - Fantasy Floral Postcards
2019-08-14 17:30 - 19:30
All skill levels welcome. Bring along your picnic dinner and enjoy a night of creativity at the Gardens. Call to register - 250 479 6162.
The July 31st Fantasy Florals paint night has been rescheduled to Wednesday, August 14th.

Picnic in the Gardens
2019-08-14 17:00 - 20:00
The Gardens at HCP is extending our hours every second Wednesday night starting June 5. We encourage families and friends to come and enjoy a lovely picnic on our grounds. Admission is by donation between 5 and 8 pm. Bring your own dinner and find a bench or lawn to enjoy your meal while enjoying the sounds of a local musician. Local arts vendors will be onsite and you can browse through their selection of goods or visit the Master Gardener booth with your garden related questions. Our plant sale area has a lovely selection of plants propagated by our volunteers from our garden and you might find a leafy friend to take home with you.
Our musical entertainment for the evening is the dynamic group Jazzalele. To learn more about the group, please visit their website by using this LINK.
The event will be posted on Facebook, please share amongst your friends. We encourage you to bring your sketch book, guitar, outdoor games - it will be a wonderful evening.

*July 31st Paint event has been rescheduled to August 14th
2019 Picnic Dates
Wednesdays, 5pm - 8pm
June 5
June 19
July 3
July 17
July 31
August 14
August 28

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

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).

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

Picnic in the Gardens
2019-07-31 17:00 - 20:00
The Gardens at HCP is extending our hours every second Wednesday night starting June 5. We encourage families and friends to come and enjoy a lovely picnic on our grounds. Admission is by donation between 5 and 8 pm. Bring your own dinner and find a bench or lawn to enjoy your meal while enjoying the sounds of a local musician. Local arts vendors will be onsite and you can browse through their selection of goods or visit the Master Gardener booth with your garden related questions. Our plant sale area has a lovely selection of plants propagated by our volunteers from our garden and you might find a leafy friend to take home with you. The event will be posted on Facebook, please share amongst your friends. We encourage you to bring your sketch book, guitar, outdoor games - it will be a wonderful evening.
Our musicians for the July 31 picnic are Ivernia's Concert Party. They are Marjorie Cullerne, on violin, Kate Rhodes, on viola and voice, Heather DeRome, on classical guitar, and Douglas Hensley, on classical guitar.
If you would like to explore your creative talents during picnic night, consider signing up for a Paint and Picnic class with local artist Rose Cowles. Classes run from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. No experience required, all levels welcome, but spaces are limited. Call us to register and hold your spot - 250 479 6162. This is a great activity to do as a group.

2019 Picnic Dates
Wednesdays, 5pm - 8pm
June 5
June 19
July 3
July 17
July 31
August 14
August 28

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

Summer Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
2019-07-20 09:00 - 12:00
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.
HCP Members $45
Non-Members $55
To register, 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

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

Paint and Picnic Nights - Owls
2019-07-17 17:30 - 19:30

Picnic in the Gardens
2019-07-17 17:00 - 20:00
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The Gardens at HCP is extending our hours every second Wednesday night starting June 5. We encourage families and friends to come and enjoy a lovely picnic on our grounds. Admission is by donation between 5 and 8 pm. Bring your own dinner and find a bench or lawn to enjoy your meal while enjoying the sounds of a local musician. Local arts vendors will be onsite and you can browse through their selection of goods or visit the Master Gardener booth with your garden related questions. Our plant sale area has a lovely selection of plants propagated by our volunteers from our garden and you might find a leafy friend to take home with you. The event will be posted on Facebook, please share amongst your friends. We encourage you to bring your sketch book, guitar, outdoor games - it will be a wonderful evening.
We have the Jeff Wall Band entertaining us on July 17. To visit their web page, please click on this LINK.
If you would like to explore your creative talents during picnic night, consider signing up for a Paint and Picnic class with local artist Rose Cowles. Classes run from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. No experience required, all levels welcome, but spaces are limited. Call us to register and hold your spot - 250 479 6162. This is a great activity to do as a group.

2019 Picnic Dates
Wednesdays, 5pm - 8pm June 5 June 19 July 3 July 17 July 31 August 14August 28
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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

JMG Summer Camp
2019-07-08 09:00 - 2019-07-12 16:00

Paint and Picnic Nights - Wild Landscapes
2019-07-03 17:30 - 19:30

Picnic in the Gardens
2019-07-03 17:00 - 20:00
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The Gardens at HCP is extending our hours every second Wednesday night starting June 5. We encourage families and friends to come and enjoy a lovely picnic on our grounds. Admission is by donation between 5 and 8 pm. Bring your own dinner and find a bench or lawn to enjoy your meal while enjoying the sounds of a local musician. Local arts vendors will be onsite and you can browse through their selection of goods or visit the Master Gardener booth with your garden related questions. Our plant sale area has a lovely selection of plants propagated by our volunteers from our garden and you might find a leafy friend to take home with you.The event will be posted on Facebook, please share amongst your friends. We encourage you to bring your sketch book, guitar, outdoor games - it will be a wonderful evening.
July 3 we welcome the Wayne Alleman & Mario Milat as our musical entertainment. Their music can be described Acoustic Brazilian Jazz.
If you would like to explore your creative talents during picnic night, consider signing up for a Paint and Picnic class with local artist Rose Cowles. Classes run from 5:30pm – 7:30pm. No experience required, all levels welcome, but spaces are limited. Call us to register and hold your spot – 250 479 6162. This is a great activity to do as a group.

2019 Picnic Dates Wednesdays, 5pm - 8pm June 5 June 19 July 3 July 17 July 31August 14 August 28
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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

Pesticide Applicator Exam
2019-06-28 08:30 - 11:30
Pesticide Applicator Certificate Course (Landscape General Category):
Course: June 26 and 27, 2019
Exam: June 28, 2019
Course: Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Exam: Friday 8:30am - 11:30am
Location: The Gardens at HCP
Course Cost: $400 including textbooks and exam fees
Exam Only Cost: $110
To sign up: Phone our office at 250-479-3210, or email collegeadmin@hcp.ca.
Full payment is required with registration.

Pesticide Applicator Course
2019-06-27 08:30 - 16:00, 2019-06-26 08:30 - 16:00
Pesticide Applicator Certificate Course (Landscape General Category):
Course: June 26 and 27, 2019
Exam: June 28, 2019
Course: Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Exam: Friday 8:30am - 11:30am
Location: The Gardens at HCP
Cost: $400 including textbooks and exam fees
Cost without books: $280*
(*The required books have recently changed and you must have the correct two books for the course. Please contact us to determine if your books are current.)
To sign up: Phone our office at 250-479-3210, or email collegeadmin@hcp.ca.
Full payment is required with registration.

Paint and Picnic Nights - Chickadees
2019-06-19 17:30 - 19:30

Picnic in the Gardens
2019-06-19 17:00 - 20:00
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The Gardens at HCP is extending our hours every second Wednesday night starting June 5. We encourage families and friends to come and enjoy a lovely picnic on our grounds. Admission is by donation between 5 and 8 pm. Bring your own dinner and find a bench or lawn to enjoy your meal while enjoying the sounds of a local musician. Local arts vendors will be onsite and you can browse through their selection of goods or visit the Master Gardener booth with your garden related questions. Our plant sale area has a lovely selection of plants propagated by our volunteers from our garden and you might find a leafy friend to take home with you. The event will be posted on Facebook, please share amongst your friends. We encourage you to bring your sketch book, guitar, outdoor games - it will be a wonderful evening.
On June 19 , we welcome Chick Wagon Band as our musical entertainers. To visit their webpage, please click this LINK.
If you would like to explore your creative talents during picnic night, consider signing up for a Paint and Picnic class with local artist Rose Cowles. Classes run from 5:30pm – 7:30pm. No experience required, all levels welcome, but spaces are limited. Call us to register and hold your spot – 250 479 6162. This is a great activity to do as a group.

2019 Picnic Dates Wednesdays, 5pm - 8pmJune 5 June 19 July 3July 17 July 31 August 14 August 28
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Plant drying and mounting workshop
2019-06-15 09:30 - 12:30
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 $65 /Non Members $75
Call 250 479 6162 to register.
Instructor Bio: Instructor Heidi Guest is a botanist and collections manager of the herbarium at the Royal British Columbia Museum. She has worked as an independent botanical consultant and taught plant identification labs at the University of Victoria for several years while also taking care of the UVic herbarium.

Paint and Picnic Nights - Simple Succulents
2019-06-05 17:30 - 19:30

Picnic in the Gardens
2019-06-05 17:00 - 20:00
The Gardens at HCP is extending our hours every second Wednesday night starting June 5. We encourage families and friends to come and enjoy a lovely picnic on our grounds. Admission is by donation between 5 and 8 pm. Bring your own dinner and find a bench or lawn to enjoy your meal while enjoying the sounds of a local musician. Visit the Master Gardener booth with your garden related questions. Our plant sale area has a lovely selection of plants propagated by our volunteers from our garden and you might find a leafy friend to take home with you. The event will be posted on Facebook, please share amongst your friends. We encourage you to bring your sketch book, guitar, outdoor games - it will be a wonderful evening.
We look forward to welcoming Jennifer Louise Taylor as our musician for the June 5 Picnic in the Gardens. Her style is best described as west coast folk roots. To get a preview of Jennifer's music, use this link. Jennifer will be performing solo at this event.
If you would like to explore your creative talents during picnic night, consider signing up for a Paint and Picnic class with local artist Rose Cowles. Classes run from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. No experience required, all levels welcome, but spaces are limited. Call us to register and hold your spot - 250 479 6162. This is a great activity to do as a group.

2019 Picnic Dates
Wednesdays, 5pm - 8pm
June 5
June 19
July 3
July 17
July 31
August 14
August 28
