Gardens Closed Today

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

Due to weather conditions. Please come again soon!

Recurring

Our Nature Connections - Short Series/Drop In Program

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

Every moment in the garden provides opportunities for connections with nature, and the many parts that contribute to its existence and evolution. This program of exploration will allow us to observe plants, both native and invasive species and to learn how they survive/thrive. Discover uses for some and ways to remove others, as we strive […]

Fairy Garden Workshop

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

Join us for some fun and creative time as we enter the world of fairy garden making! Your child will be introduced to garden design as we visit various gardens looking for inspiration, collecting items in nature to create furnishings with. and followed by a hands-on lesson to make their own garden to take home. […]

Gardens Closed Today

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

Due to weather conditions. Please come again soon!

Gardens Closed Today

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

Due to weather conditions. Please come again soon!

Recurring

Stories in the Garden

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

Imagine a gentle nature walk with your child to calm and inspire you both! This rain or shine outdoor program on our endless pathways provides us with many social and nature connections. This is followed by a story time that encourages the development of listening skills and small group interactions. Plan to bring along your […]

Starting Veggies from Seed Workshop

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

with Linda Petite Learn the basics of starting your veggies from seed with Linda Petite, HCP Head Gardener. Starting seeds indoors is a rewarding and effective way to get a head start in your garden. Many seeds germinate quickly and reliably without anything more than moisture and light. Linda will discuss the timing and techniques […]

Willow Chair Workshop with Andrew Kent

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

Join artisan Andrew Kent from The Willow Way for this full day workshop. In one day, with Andrew Kent's expert instruction, you can make and take home your own Bent Willow Rustic Chair. This is a great introduction to rustic building techniques. Learn how to make a square frame from pieces of alder & work […]

Seed Starting for Kids

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

Seeds are an easy, inexpensive and fun way to grow plants for food and flower production. This hands-on workshop provides a step-by-step approach to sowing into trays. These seed starting basics are skills that create confidence to grow healthy plants that can be used in containers or garden beds. Each child will plant up a […]

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Growing Together for Families - (3 part series)

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

Have you thought about growing your own food crops, but are overwhelmed? Let's work together in the HCP Kids Teaching Garden and transform an area into a garden plot. Learn about soils, productive garden planning, maximizing yields, managing pests,  seeds and starts as well as seed saving. Join us along with your family for this […]