Splint Woven Storage Basket Workshop

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

with Joan Carrigan This is a classic indispensable storage basket ready to be put to use in the home or garden. Split weaving with flat reed is strong and durable and lends itself to incorporating twill patterns. We will look at control of shape and material handling in this mid-sized basket as well as discuss options on how baskets can be finished with dyes, wood stain or milk paints. Suitable for all levels of experience – including beginner. HCP Members $115 Non Members $135 To register, call 250 479 6162.

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Pesticide Applicator Course and Exam

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

Saturday, April 16, and Sunday, April 17, 9am – 4:30pm Exam: Monday, April 18, 6-9pm Cost for the course is $400, which includes the textbooks and the exam fee. Note […]

Garden Mosaics Workshop - Stepping Stone

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

with Trish Collins Join us for this 3 part, fun workshop with Trish Collins of Duck Soup Mosaics. The workshop features basic lessons in the design, construction and finishing of your own […]

Pesticide Applicator Exam

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

For those who have completed the BC Pesticide Applicator's License Course (Landscape General Category) or who are just required to take the exam. Exam: Monday, April 18, 6-9pm

Grow your own Oyster Mushrooms Workshop

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

with Danielle Stevenson This workshop will offer an introduction to the amazing world of mushrooms and cover what you need to know to grow your own mushrooms at home. We'll each inoculate a gallon bucket of oyster mushrooms to take home. Learning to grow mushrooms is a great way to grow your own food and medicine! Oyster mushrooms are a good source of protein, B vitamins, Vitamin D, […]

The Art of Herbal Tea Blends

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

with Lily Fawn Welcome to The Art Of Herbal Tea Blends. This class is designed to give you the foundation of information that will allow you to begin your journey […]

Yoga for Gardeners Workshop Series

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

with Jenny Feick Every spring, people enthusiastically venture into their garden and yard, only to return hours later sore and exhausted. Yoga can help you avoid some common gardening injuries and reduce current aches and pains. Through attention to posture and alignment principles, this workshop will help you protect your hips, shoulders, wrists, back and knees. You will learn what you should do to get your body ready for gardening and how to stretch and move after working in your yard so that you feel rejuvenated. Jenny shares her passion for Yoga, Nature, and gardening on and off her mat.  Raised by a family that ran a landscaping business and created rock gardens, she continues to […]

Foraging Workshop - includes lunch by local chef

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

With Chef Castro Boateng & Foraging Guide Lance Staples This is not your average picnic! Join us for a unique foraging adventure at the Gardens at HCP. The group will spend a couple of […]

Mother, Daughter & Son's Soap Making Workshop

with Grace Wolfe This is the perfect Mother's Day gift!  A gift of creative time together in a spectacular garden setting and delightful handmade natural soaps to take home. This […]

WOLFING DOWN WEEDS: Part 1 – Wild Teas and Salads

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

Take in the sights and smells of spring while learning a little appreciation for the lowly weeds peeking out from under the spring flowers. Learn how to identify and collect […]