Fairy Garden Workshop – Camping Theme

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

These gardens are fun to create and there are so many themes to explore. In this mini garden making session we will take an inspiring woodland wander then collect and use natural materials to give the fairies a camping trip to remember! Adults are welcome to stay or drop off. Children under 7 years must […]

Willow Chair Workshop

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

Instructor: Andrew Kent 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 […]

Paint Nights at the Gardens

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

Hydrangea Flowers: July 23 - 5pm - 7pm Picnic in the Gardens starts at 1pm, so consider arriving early for your class and bringing a picnic lunch while enjoying the sounds of a live local musician. At 5pm, move into the pavilion for your paint night experience. At its core, our Paint Night offers a […]

Plant Identification & Culture Workshops

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

One Saturday a month 1pm - 4pm  January 25, February 15, March 21, April 18, May 23 (field trip - please pre-register), June 20, July 25, August 15 (field trip - please pre-register), September 19, October 17, November 21, December 5 Instructor: Diane Pierce Learn all about plants with Diane Pierce, expert gardener, designer and […]

Herbal Creations

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

We all know the name of a herb or two, but what can you do with them? Herbs can be used in many different ways! Together we will learn about these unique plants. Then we will harvest, learn to dry them and make self care products, crafts and edibles to take home and share with […]

Terrarium Gardens for Kids

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

Gardens come in all shapes and sizes. Get creative as you learn about the needs of little plants and what better place to grow them than in an upcycled glass container. Bring along a glass bowl, vase, jar or other container and see what you can create! (containers up to 20 cm in size). Children […]

Butterflies & Flowers – Watercolour Workshop with Richard Wong

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

Join us at the HCP for a lovely safe day art and music on Thursday, July 30, starting at 1:00pm! Bring a picnic lunch. First up at the Pavilion: sit back, relax and learn how to paint beautiful “Butterflies & Flowers” on Japanese art paper with our guest instructor, Richard Wong, 1:00 – 4:00pm.  Then […]

Tea Cup Fairy Gardens

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

These gardens are fun to create and there are so many themes to explore. In this mini garden making session we will take an inspiring flower garden wander then collect and use natural materials to give the fairies a tiny tea cup getaway to remember! Adults are welcome to stay or drop off. Children under […]

Recurring

Picnic in the Gardens

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

Picnic in the Gardens is back with more dates and extended hours to reduce crowds. Live music and local vendors will be set up 1:00 - 7:00pm on the following Thursdays: July 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th August 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th Pack a picnic from home or pre-order and pick up from Charlotte and the […]

Terrarium Gardens for Kids

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

Gardens come in all shapes and sizes. Get creative as you learn about the needs of little plants and what better place to grow them than in an upcycled glass container. Bring along a glass bowl, vase, jar or other container and see what you can create! (containers up to 20 cm in size). Children […]