Create lower maintenance, lower input and extra beautiful outdoor spaces through a variety of innovative techniques, valuable tips, and expert advice shared by horticulturist and permaculturist Bethany Couture.
ADULT COMMUNITY EDUCATION | WORKSHOP | 2 HOURS Have you ever wanted to start keeping bees but didn't know where to start? Would you like to see improved fruit production in your garden along with the potential of having your own honey? Learn the basics of beekeeping with Gordon Mackay. In this workshop we will […]
Adult Community Education | Art Classes | 3 hour class or 3-class series Spend a lovely afternoon in the HCP Pavilion as you focus on a single technique. The use of just one colour (black) in watercolour paintings can boost visual impact. Explore this timeless appeal with Richard Wong, who will guide you through each […]
Adult Community Education | 3-hour class This is a monthly class in which participants will be introduced to 20 new plants in each session. If you are a new gardener, new to Victoria or just want to brush up on your plant knowledge, this is a great place to get started. This is a monthly […]
Adult Community Education | Arts & Wellness | 2-hour workshop Unite your love of art and nature during these monthly creative mindfulness two-hour workshops! Through expressive arts, eco-mindfulness practices, and supportive community, we will take good care of eco-anxiety/grief and nurture hope in relationship with the earth. A little different each time, the three workshops […]
Spring Plant Sale 2026 Admission to the gardens is free during plant sales, so take time to wander and enjoy the Gardens. Victoria Master Gardeners, staff, volunteers, and our Horticulture students will be available to help answer all your questions. All proceeds raised from the plant sale support the maintenance and development of our not-for-profit teaching gardens. Members receive […]
Spring Plant Sale 2026 Admission to the gardens is free during plant sales, so take time to wander and enjoy the Gardens. Victoria Master Gardeners, staff, volunteers, and our Horticulture students will be available to help answer all your questions. All proceeds raised from the plant sale support the maintenance and development of our not-for-profit teaching gardens. Members receive […]
Adult Community Education | Horticulture | 3.5 hour workshop Bethany Couture will introduce you to the amazing world of permaculture, a holistic approach to land and life management that emphasizes sustainability, self-sufficiency, and diversity. This class introduces you to the core principles and ethics of permaculture, exploring its practical applications in urban and rural settings. […]
May is the time to plant your vegetable garden! We will have several varieties of tomato starts as well as other veggies and herbs. Our plant sale area will be open and stocked. Victoria Master Gardeners will be on site to answer your questions. Tomato Descriptions Tomato Variety List Please note some of the tomato […]
As part of HCP's Tomato Day, expert gardeners share the rewards of growing tomatoes and developing exciting new tomato varieties. Drop in to the HCP Pavilion, admission is free. 10:00 AM - How to Grow a Bumper Crop of Tomatoes With Jennifer Kolot, Victoria Master Gardeners Association (VMGA) Learn the essentials of successful tomato growing […]