Fairy Gardens (Youth Programs)

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

Every fairy garden workshop is a bit different and this one features doors and transitions with a Thanksgiving theme to create a fun miniature setting. If you are new to these fun mini gardens, this is a great one to start with! We will be using plants suited to these miniature gardens that will hold […]

Fall Plant Sale - Volunteers & Members Only

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

Save the date! Now that we are in Step 3 of BC's Restart Plan and hoping to move into Step 4 in early September, we are planning to have our Fall Plant Sale onsite. To minimize crowding and facilitate physical distancing, we are planning to open the sale on Thursday, September 23 for HCP Members and volunteers only. The sale […]

Fall Plant Sale

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

Save the date! Now that we are in Step 3 of BC's Restart Plan and hoping to move into Step 4 in early September, we are planning to have our Fall Plant Sale onsite. To minimize crowding and facilitate physical distancing, we are planning to open the sale on Thursday, September 23 for HCP Members and volunteers only. The sale […]

Fall Plant Sale

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

Save the date! Now that we are in Step 3 of BC's Restart Plan and hoping to move into Step 4 in early September, we are planning to have our Fall Plant Sale onsite. To minimize crowding and facilitate physical distancing, we are planning to open the sale on Thursday, September 23 for HCP Members and volunteers only. The sale […]

ONLINE: Random Woven Nest Basket

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

Online via zoom Random weave is one of Joan's favorite styles of baskets. The structure is beautiful, reminding one of birds' nests. It is strong, durable and lends itself to sculptural forms in both small and large scale. We will discuss several ways of approaching this technique. Discussion will cover how to harvest and forage […]

Tea Making (Youth Program)

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

The first credible record of brewing tea dates back to the 3rd Century AD. Fast forward to 2021 and the cold brewing of  teas made with garden botanicals in our HCP Kids Garden. We have been brewing our harvested flowers and herbs safely, using cold brew methods for years and our participants love to sample […]

ONLINE: Willow Bark Point Pouch

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

Online via zoom Willow bark is a lovely material for basket weaving and this project is a perfect way to show it off. We will be weaving this unique shaped pouch/purse which is also beautiful to hang on the wall. We will incorporate other locally harvested materials such as sedges and cedar bark and explore […]

Gulls - Watercolour Workshop with Richard Wong

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

Sunday, September 26 - 12:30pm - 3:30pm Learn how to create this flock of Gulls using shading and texture to create form, watercolour on Japanese art paper.  All levels are welcome.  Beginners are encouraged. Learn in a relaxed, stress-free and professionally guided environment. Richard Wong is a local professional wildlife artist with international credentials.  His […]

Pro D Day Camp

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

An outdoor garden experience where we take on seasonal gardening tasks and activities in our very own HCP Kids Garden. There are also opportunities to explore the vast wilderness areas to experience the natural systems that keep our gardens growing, get our hands busy with garden arts and crafts and more. Limit: 15 Date: Sep 27, […]

In Person: Market/Harvest Basket

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

Instructor: Joan Carrigan This is a very sturdy rectangular splint woven basket with wood handle. It has an attractive plain and twill weave pattern and is a basket ready to be put to use. Great for shopping, garden produce, garden tools, storage etc. This basket is woven with natural flat reed. Discussion covering staining and […]