Family Harvest Festival

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

Our annual Harvest Festival is a fun way to enjoy the season with family-friendly activities for all ages. There will be pumpkins, seasonal games, activities, special guests and the beautiful gardens to explore. *Pre-registration is required* Date: Saturday, October 27, 2018 Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm Cost: $15/family (Family includes up to 3 children, $5 per […]

Pesticide Applicator Course

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

Pesticide Applicator's Certificate Course (Landscape General Category): Course: October 27 and 28, 2018 Exam: October 29, 2018 Course: Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Exam: Monday 6:00 - 9:00pm Location: The Gardens at HCP Cost: $400 including textbooks and exam fees Cost without books: $280* (*The required books have recently changed and you […]

Mason Bee Maintenance Workshop

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

With Tom Lahey This informative class with Mason Bee expert, Tom Lahey will cover all you need to know to keep your mason bee cocoons healthy. Many people start out with great enthusiasm in the Spring, but in the Fall they are not quite sure what to do with their cocoons. If you have cocoons, […]

Pesticide Applicator Exam

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

Pesticide Applicator's Certificate Course (Landscape General Category): Course: October 27 and 28, 2018 Exam: October 29, 2018 Course: Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Exam: Monday 6:00 - 9:00pm Location: The Gardens at HCP Cost: $400 including textbooks and exam fees; exam only is $110 Cost without books: $280* (*The required books have […]

Halloween - Free Admission in Costume

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

ear a costume to celebrate the Fall season and receive admission to The Gardens.

Winter Hours Begin

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

Remember that we are switching to our Winter hours beginning November 1st. Winter Hours - 10am - 4pm every day (November - February)

Hypertufa Workshop

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

with Paul Spriggs In this hands-on workshop, participants will produce a 12 x 14 inch hypertufa trough in the classic rock garden style.  Hypertufa is a concrete substitute that looks just like concrete but weighs much less, making it easier to transport. Participants will go through the process of creating the forms, mixing the materials, […]

Fun with Terrariums

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

FUN WITH TERRARIUMS Learn to design and assemble these miniature gardens using upcycled containers, indoor plants, and natural materials. *Bring along a small glass container to use for this creative activity time (up to 20 cm).* Adults are required to participate with children 6 years or younger. Date: Saturday, November 3, 2018 Time: 1:00pm – […]

Miniatures and Small-Scale Basketry Techniques Workshop

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

With Joan Carrigan Sunday - November 4 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm In this workshop we will explore small scale basketry techniques which are well suited to jewelry and basketry forms.  In this workshop, we will make two projects. First you will learn to make a miniature basket by twining and plaiting bark and […]

Wild Food and Nutrition Workshop

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

With Latifa Pelletier-Ahmed You may already be aware that many wild plants are edible, but do you know how and why they are good for you? This 3 hour workshop will explore the vitamin and mineral rich world of local in-season plant species. Are wild plants really much more nutrient dense than domestic plants? What […]