Composting Basics

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

with The Compost Education Centre The Compost Education Centre has been teaching children and adults how to compost and grow their own food for over 20 years. They will be offering some of their great workshops at the HCP this summer. In this workshop participants will learn the basics of composting  and discover which composting […]

Mushroom Companions to the Garden and Farm

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

with Danielle Stevenson Learn about mushrooms with Danielle of D.I.Y. Fungi. Highlights edible and medicinal mushrooms which can be grown in spaces you can't otherwise grow in, or can be companion planted in your gardens and orchards to boost plant growth and build healthy soil ecosystems. We'll walk through how to make a mushroom bed, mushroom pathways, logs, and companion plant within your veggie beds, and discuss the important role of mycorhizal fungi in the garden and orchard. HCP Members $35 Non-Members $45 To register, call 250 479 6162.

Herbs to Beat the Winter Blues Workshop

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

with Lily Fawn Learn the gentle approach to care for yourself and reduce stress with Lily Fawn, owner and creator of Earth's Herbal Products. As we transition from the warm to the cold seasons, it is a good time to check in with yourself and offer up a supportive treatment for the nervous system. Learn […]

Growing Medicinal Mushrooms Workshop

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

with Danielle Stevenson Learn about medicinal mushrooms, and how to grow them with Danielle of D.I.Y. Fungi. This workshop will offer an introduction to the amazing world of medicinal mushrooms, and how to grow your own. We'll explore the nutritional and medicinal properties of Reishi, Turkey Tail, Lion's Mane, Maitake, Shiitake and Oyster mushrooms, and how to prepare them in cooking, teas, broths, capsules and tinctures. HCP Members $50 […]

Bean Pot Basket Workshop

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

with Joan Carrigan Learn the traditional art of basket weaving with Joan Carrigan. Joan is a skilled basketweaver and teaches both locally and in Europe. Participants will create this attractive bean pot basket with swing handle. It is a traditional splint woven basket with a twined base. This basket has an old world feel but […]

Permaculture Basics

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

with The Compost Education Centre   The Compost Education Centre has been teaching children and adults how to compost and grow their own food for over 20 years. They will be offering some of their great workshops at the HCP this summer.  Permaculture is a sustainable design theory modeled on natural ecosystems.  This workshop touches […]

A Harvest Hoot

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

A HARVEST HOOT IS SOLD OUT   The Gardens at HCP is presenting a Harvest Hoot - a non-scary and education program for your children. The cost is $15 per FAMILY and includes pumpkin carving, Halloween activities and crafts and a live OWL and other birds of prey from The Raptors centre. Call 250-479-6162 to register your […]

Terrarium Gardens

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

Explore the world of plants, how they grow, & what you need to build & maintain your own wee garden! Bring a large glass container to transform! Date:  November 12 Time:  1-3 pm Cost: $35 Ages:  5-11 years For registration, please call the HCP office at 250-479-6162.

Yoga for Everyone

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

Join us for a gentle class of Yoga and meditation at the gardens on November 13th at 9:30 am.  The gardens provide a tranquil space to slow down and practice the art of being in the moment.  The combination of Yoga and nature is a dynamic duo.  One of Nature's gifts is its inherent ability […]

Bark Woven Pouch Workshop

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

with Joan Carrigan Learn the traditional art of basket weaving with Joan Carrigan. Joan is a skilled basketweaver and teaches both locally and in Europe.   This technique of woven pouch is like weaving a magic trick and is super fun to create. Participants will explore 2 scales in this technique, a large pouch woven […]