AUGUST 25 & 26, 2018 - 10AM - 4PM Now in its 24th year Arts & Music in the Gardens is one of the most well-loved festivals in Victoria, BC. Featuring musicians and over fifty artists you will enjoy wonderful creative, local talents. Set with the backdrop of nine acres of demonstration gardens you will […]
With Kristy & Mark Mackenzie-Moore Is there an inner brew master hiding in you? This half day course in the art of kombucha tea will instruct you on the proper mixing ratios and techniques to brew your own kombucha. We will explore kombucha with all of our senses. You will get to sample and learn […]
With Lily Fawn In this workshop with Lily Fawn, you will learn about herbal health to keep your body strong throughout the winter season. Learn to make tinctures, salves, lozenges and pills that you may take home and use throughout the cold winter months. Expert Lily Fawn will teach you about your body's needs and […]
with Eiddwen Thomas This Fall workshop is part of a seasonal four part series on Growing Your Own Cut Flower Garden. Each class can be taken on its own or as part of the series. Learn about beautiful flowers, grasses, herbs, and foliage you can use in the fall for cutting and making into your […]
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: [email protected] Dates: […]
Saturday, September 22 from 9 am – 4 pm each day. Many unique plants are propagated from the gardens. All plant prices are reduced by at least 20%. Admissions into the Gardens is free on plant sale day and Master Gardeners will be available to answer your questions. All proceeds raised from the plant sale […]
with Sarah Scott This crash course on houseplant care will get you one step closer to an indoor jungle! Learn how to care for various tropicals, succulents and tillandsias, how to choose the right plant, proper watering techniques, soil health, repotting, fertilizing, plant stress and pests, troubleshooting and more! This engaging, hands-on workshop will leave […]
Join us to learn more about our programs, check out the gardens, and hear from instructors and graduates. RSVP is optional but appreciated: [email protected]
With Joan Carrigan Learn to create a gathering basket with expert Joan Carrigan. A gathering basket is a very sturdy rectangular splint woven basket with a wooden handle. It has an attractive check weave pattern and is a basket ready to be put to use for shopping, garden produce, garden tools, storage etc. This course is […]
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 […]
