Horticulture Centre of the Pacific

Gardens Reopen
2021-01-14 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver) | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
The Gardens are open Thursdays - Sundays starting on January 14th - 10am - 4pm.
Please check our website if we have snowy conditions as we may be closed on those days.

Zoom Class: Watercolours with Richard Wong – Pears
2021-01-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
ONLINE VIA ZOOM: Watercolours with Richard Wong – Pears
Relax, Paint and Connect. Enjoy a lovely learning experience online where you can relax, have some fun, paint and connect with others while learning how to create beautiful watercolours on Japanese art paper. You will receive tips on how to improve your painting, and you will be guided each step of the way, putting theory into practice as you follow and paint after each step is demonstrated.
Thursday, January 14 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm (PST)
Register online HERE or by calling 250 479 6162
Participant Fee: $20 per screen
Supplies: Richard will email participants with a supply list. Supplies can be purchased by participants or kits can be purchased directly from Richard for $75.
ONLINE CLASS INFORMATION
Who can participate?:
Classes are adult and family oriented, suitable for adults and families with an interest in learning how to create lovely watercolours. All levels are welcome, including absolute beginners. Moms, Dads, Grandparents and children are encouraged to paint together within households in front of one screen, all included in one tuition. Families with younger children should have an adult present to guide them.
How to register:
Participants can register online using the links below or call 250 479 6162.
How much does it cost?:
$20 per screen plus supplies, so the whole family can participate!
What supplies do I need?:
Participants will receive a welcome package soon after registration. This includes a shopping list, class image, further instructions and zoom invite link.
For those participants who don't want to go shopping for their own supplies, kits may be purchased directly from Richard for contactless pick-up at his home. $75/kit [includes class paint colours, 2 Chinese paint brushes (small, medium), pencil, kneaded eraser, some masa paper, a paint palette, copy of class image]
I don't know how to use Zoom? Can I still join?
Yes! Zoom is free for participants to download. If you have not used Zoom before, then we suggest you do this ahead of time. Your computer will require a mic and camera in order to use this application. For more information or to download Zoom, please visit their website HERE.

Plant Identification and Culture Classes
2021-01-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
with Diane Pierce

Learn so much about plants with Diane Pierce, expert gardener, designer and writer. Diane will introduce you to 25 new plants in each session. You will learn Latin & common names, plant descriptions, cultural requirements, general maintenance and landscape uses. This is an ongoing course & can be joined at any time, all year long, one Saturday a month. Classes will be held in person when possible or otherwise via zoom. Masks required for in-person classes.
Note that 12 packs of classes are no longer available to purchase in 2021. Those purchased in 2020 will be honoured.
HCP Members $35.00 per session
Non-Members $45.00 per session
To register, call 250 479 6162 or register online below
2021 Dates:
Saturdays - 1pm - 4pm:
May 15 (Via Zoom)
May Registration
June 19 (Venue tbc)
June Registration
July 17 (Venue tbc)
July Registration
August 21 (Government House Field Trip)
August Registration
September 11 (Venue tbc)
September Registration
October 16 (via zoom)
October Registration
November 20 (in person at HCP with Jane Tice)
November Registration
December 4 (in person at HCP with Jane Tice)
December Registration

Fairy Garden Furnishings Workshop (KIT+VIDEO)
2021-02-01 13:00 - 2021-06-20 15:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
FAIRY GARDEN FURNISHINGS WORKSHOP (KIT + VIDEO)
Are you looking for ways to create your own Fairy Garden outdoors and furnishing it or to increase an existing garden. Join us for this creative activity time to build chairs, ladders, and other furnishings for your wee garden inhabitants. Use them in an existing garden or learn to create one or more garden rooms with them. Explore plants, natural materials and methods to create a whimsical setting in your garden or in containers. Parents/guardians are welcome to stay and participate.
*Family members are welcome to participate (in the safety of your home) for a virtual session which can be accessed at your convenience and an instruction sheet the workshop. Our take-home kits will be prepared as they are ordered and a pick- up date assigned for safe distribution.
Age: 5 years + (under 7 years accompanied by an adult)
Fee: $20/child members, $25/non-members
Take-home kits are the same price as in person workshop.
Register online or call 250 479 6162.
Register Online

Zoom Class: Watercolours with Richard Wong – Nuthatch
2021-02-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
ONLINE VIA ZOOM: Watercolours with Richard Wong – Nuthatch
Relax, Paint and Connect. Enjoy a lovely learning experience online where you can relax, have some fun, paint and connect with others while learning how to create beautiful watercolours on Japanese art paper. You will receive tips on how to improve your painting, and you will be guided each step of the way, putting theory into practice as you follow and paint after each step is demonstrated.
Thursday, February 4 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm (PST)
Register online HERE or by calling 250 479 6162
Participant Fee: $20
Supplies: Richard will email participants with a supply list. Supplies can be purchased by participants or kits can be purchased directly from Richard for $75.
ONLINE CLASS INFORMATION
Who can participate?:
Classes are adult and family oriented, suitable for adults and families with an interest in learning how to create lovely watercolours. All levels are welcome, including absolute beginners. Moms, Dads, Grandparents and children are encouraged to paint together within households in front of one screen, all included in one tuition. Families with younger children should have an adult present to guide them.
How to register:
Participants can register online using the links below or call 250 479 6162.
How much does it cost?:
$20 per screen plus supplies, so the whole family can participate!
What supplies do I need?:
Participants will receive a welcome package soon after registration. This includes a shopping list, class image, further instructions and zoom invite link.
For those participants who don't want to go shopping for their own supplies, kits may be purchased directly from Richard for contactless pick-up at his home. $75/kit [includes class paint colours, 2 Chinese paint brushes (small, medium), pencil, kneaded eraser, some masa paper, a paint palette, copy of class image]
I don't know how to use Zoom? Can I still join?
Yes! Zoom is free for participants to download. If you have not used Zoom before, then we suggest you do this ahead of time. Your computer will require a mic and camera in order to use this application. For more information or to download Zoom, please visit their website HERE.

PRO-D DAY CAMPS
2021-02-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
PRO-D DAY CAMPS
Join us for an outdoor garden experience where we take on seasonal gardening tasks and activities in our very own JMG Garden. There are also opportunities to explore the vast wilderness areas to experience the natural systems that keep our gardens growing, as well as garden arts and crafts and more. Limit: 15
Dates: February 12; April 19; April 23; May 14; May 21
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Age: 5 - 12 years (school age)
Fee: $40/child
Registration: Online or by phone 250 479 6162
February 12
April 19
April 23
May 14
May 21

Terrarium Gardens for Kids (KIT+VIDEO)
2021-02-20 00:00 - 2021-06-20 00:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
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). Participants will learn about maintaining a tropical plants garden, including propagation and restoration in this workshop. If you have attended a terrarium garden workshop with us before, consider bringing along your earlier version for a makeover. An adult must accompany children under 7 years of age. You provide the glass container and we provide the rest. Anyone from your household is welcome to share your screen!
*Family members are welcome to participate (in the safety of your home) for a virtual session which can be accessed at your convenience and an instruction sheet the workshop. Our take-home kits will be prepared as they are ordered and a pick- up date assigned for safe distribution.

Age: 5+ years (under 7 with an adult)
Fee: $20/screen/$25/non-members screen
(Workshop kits are included in price)
Register online or call 250 479 6162.
Register Online

Tea Cup Fairy Gardens (KIT+VIDEO)
2021-02-20 00:00 - 2021-06-20 00:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
The mystique of having fairies in our gardens has us all intrigued! Learn how to incorporate tiny plants and elements of design into these little gardens for indoor use. We will explore the needs of plants and how to care for them in a miniature setting while providing a magical place for wee garden visitors! WARNING: These can be addictive and SO FUN to create. Parents are welcome to attend.
*Family members are welcome to participate (in the safety of your home) for a virtual session which can be accessed at your convenience and an instruction sheet the workshop. Our take-home kits will be prepared as they are ordered and a pick- up date assigned for safe distribution.
Age: 5 years + (under 7 years accompanied by an adult)
Fee: $20/child members, $25/non-members
Take-home kits are the same price as in person workshop.
Register online or call 250 479 6162.
Register Online

Outdoor Fairy Gardens (KIT+VIDEO)
2021-02-20 00:00 - 2021-06-20 00:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Using a selection of winter hardy plants, we will create an outdoor fairy garden for your deck, your balcony or garden. We will discuss winter hardy plants and how to grow them in small containers. These miniature gardens will provide a fun reason to move your child's play out of doors this season and makes a great destination to check on during the spring and summer too!
*Family members are welcome to participate (in the safety of your home) for a virtual session which can be accessed at your convenience and an instruction sheet the workshop. Our take-home kits will be prepared as they are ordered and a pick- up date assigned for safe distribution.
Age: 5+ years (under 7 with an adult)
Fee: $20/child members, $25/child non-members
Take-home kits are the same price as in person workshop
Register online or call 250 479 6162.
Register Online

SEED STARTING for KIDS (KIT+VIDEO)
2021-02-20 00:00 - 2021-06-20 00:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Growing vegetables from seed is a fun way for children to become self reliant and aware of their own food security. This class includes the introduction to growing 6 different cool weather crops from seed, their maintenance and replanting information. Participants will learn about the best soils to use for starting seeds, how to water, when to harden off and how to plan for successive crops. Participants will take home a tray with their planted seeds and the potential to fill a small garden or several containers with seasonal vegetables.
*Family members are welcome to participate (in the safety of your home) for a virtual session which can be accessed at your convenience and an instruction sheet the workshop. Our take-home kits will be prepared as they are ordered and a pick- up date assigned for safe distribution.
Age: 6 years +
Fee: $20/child members, $25/child non-members
Take-home kits are the same price as in person workshop.
Registration: Online below or call 250 479 6162
Register Online

CANCELLED: Basket Weaving with Rush and Soft Materials
2021-02-23 09:30 - 16:30 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Due to the extension of the BC provincial health orders we are unable to host in-person classes at this time. Unfortunately this workshop has been cancelled and will be rescheduled to a new date when possible. If you have already registered, please check your email for more information on refunds or rescheduling. Contact communityed@hcp.ca if you have any questions.
We will explore weaving baskets with soft materials such as rush, sedge and flower leaves such as iris and daylily leaves. These materials are lovely to weave with and offer the opportunity to explore various twining patterns. Shaping soft twined baskets can be done with or without molds and both options will be presented. The ancient skill of making cordage will also be explored. Discussion will cover the identification of useful plants you might find in the garden, sustainable harvest practices and preparation for weaving.
Tool list: scissors, ruler, cotton string, spray bottle, an old towel.
HCP Members $120 / Non Members $140
Instructor Bio: Joan Carrigan
Joan Carrigan is a full time basketmaker and basketry teacher living on Salt Spring Island, BC. Over the past 25 years, her passion for baskets has led her to study, travel and explore many different techniques and materials within the medium. Joan studied Fine Art and Art History at the University of Guelph and her love of history has fuelled her research in traditional techniques. Her background in fine art has fuelled her enthusiasm for the sculptural and creative potentials that the medium offers. Her inspiration comes from the plant materials she respectfully harvests from nature. Joan's work has been exhibited nationally and internationally. Joan teaches extensively both close to home and in Europe and finds this to be a very rewarding aspect of her career.

ONLINE: Cannabis for the Home Grower
2021-02-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Now Online via Zoom
Tuesday, February 23 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Instructor: Jo Wyld
Learn the basics of growing Cannabis for personal use with college instructor, Jo Wyld. This workshop will cover cannabis species and strains, how cannabis is used, starting from seed or clone, considerations and methods for growing outdoors or indoors, common pests and disease, harvesting and relevant legislation.
HCP Members $60 / Non-Members $70
Register Online

ONLINE: The Ethics of Wild Harvesting
2021-02-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
Wild harvesting of plant material for food, medicine or craft can be a great way to interact with nature. However, care must be taken to ensure plants are harvested in a sustainable way that promotes that continued survival of wild populations. Through the lens of 5 commonly available wild plants this class will discuss plant usage and sustainable harvesting methodologies. We will also consider locations for harvesting, invasive species, and ecological impacts of human disturbance. Resources to support an ethical wild harvesting practice will be provided.
Class Fee $25/screen
Register online below or call 250 479 6162
Register Online
Instructor Bio: Latifa Pelletier-Ahmed
Latifa Pelletier-Ahmed is a herbalist, botanist, wild forager and educator. She is a former faculty member at Pacific Rim College in Victoria, BC and is qualified with an MSc in Herbal Medicine from London (UK), and a BSc in Botany from the University of Calgary. She is the co-owner of ALCLA Native Plants, a native plant nursery based in Calgary, AB, Treaty 7 Territory. She is also the founder of Latifa's Herbs which offers sliding-scale herbal medicine services, as well as workshops, presentations, and consulting regarding the use of edible and medicinal wild plant species.

Zoom Class: Watercolours with Richard Wong – Seahorse
2021-02-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
ONLINE VIA ZOOM: Watercolours with Richard Wong – Seahorse
Relax, Paint and Connect. Enjoy a lovely learning experience online where you can relax, have some fun, paint and connect with others while learning how to create beautiful watercolours on Japanese art paper. You will receive tips on how to improve your painting, and you will be guided each step of the way, putting theory into practice as you follow and paint after each step is demonstrated.
Thursday, February 25 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm (PST)
Register online HERE or by calling 250 479 6162
Participant Fee: $20
Supplies: Richard will email participants with a supply list. Supplies can be purchased by participants or kits can be purchased directly from Richard for $75.
ONLINE CLASS INFORMATION
Who can participate?:
Classes are adult and family oriented, suitable for adults and families with an interest in learning how to create lovely watercolours. All levels are welcome, including absolute beginners. Moms, Dads, Grandparents and children are encouraged to paint together within households in front of one screen, all included in one tuition. Families with younger children should have an adult present to guide them.
How to register:
Participants can register online using the links below or call 250 479 6162.
How much does it cost?:
$20 per screen plus supplies, so the whole family can participate!
What supplies do I need?:
Participants will receive a welcome package soon after registration. This includes a shopping list, class image, further instructions and zoom invite link.
For those participants who don't want to go shopping for their own supplies, kits may be purchased directly from Richard for contactless pick-up at his home. $75/kit [includes class paint colours, 2 Chinese paint brushes (small, medium), pencil, kneaded eraser, some masa paper, a paint palette, copy of class image]
I don't know how to use Zoom? Can I still join?
Yes! Zoom is free for participants to download. If you have not used Zoom before, then we suggest you do this ahead of time. Your computer will require a mic and camera in order to use this application. For more information or to download Zoom, please visit their website HERE.

CANCELLED: The Backyard Orchard Workshop
2021-03-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Due to the extension of BC provincial health order we are unable to host in-person classes at this time. If you have registered for an in-person class we will be in touch soon with alternate options.
Saturday, March 6 & 13 - 9:00am - 12pm
This workshop is for those serious about cultivating fruit and nuts in an urban space. Ryan Senechal will cover: selection of cultivars, planting, staking & training, soil, nutrients & watering, pruning, plant health & cultural controls, grafting & propagation. The focus will be on apple, cherry, pear, plum, peach, kiwi, Carpathian walnut, butternut, hazelnut, fig, blueberry & raspberry.
HCP Members $90 / Non-Members $110

Online Class: Watercolours with Richard Wong - Celebrating St. Patrick's Day
2021-03-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
ONLINE VIA ZOOM: Watercolours with Richard Wong – Celebrating St. Patrick's Day
Relax, Paint and Connect. Enjoy a lovely learning experience online where you can relax, have some fun, paint and connect with others while learning how to create beautiful watercolours on Japanese art paper. You will receive tips on how to improve your painting, and you will be guided each step of the way, putting theory into practice as you follow and paint after each step is demonstrated.
Saturday, March 6 – 1:00pm - 3:00pm (PST)
Participant Fee: $20 per screen
Supplies: Richard will email participants with a supply list. Supplies can be purchased by participants or kits can be purchased directly from Richard for $75.
Register online below or call 250 479 6162
Register Online
ONLINE CLASS INFORMATION
Who can participate?:
Classes are adult and family oriented, suitable for adults and families with an interest in learning how to create lovely watercolours. All levels are welcome, including absolute beginners. Moms, Dads, Grandparents and children are encouraged to paint together within households in front of one screen, all included in one tuition. Families with younger children should have an adult present to guide them.
How to register:
Participants can register online using the links below or call 250 479 6162.
How much does it cost?:
$20 per screen plus supplies, so the whole family can participate!
What supplies do I need?:
Participants will receive a welcome package soon after registration. This includes a shopping list, class image, further instructions and zoom invite link.
For those participants who don't want to go shopping for their own supplies, kits may be purchased directly from Richard for contactless pick-up at his home. $75/kit [includes class paint colours, 2 Chinese paint brushes (small, medium), pencil, kneaded eraser, some masa paper, a paint palette, copy of class image]
I don't know how to use Zoom? Can I still join?
Yes! Zoom is free for participants to download. If you have not used Zoom before, then we suggest you do this ahead of time. Your computer will require a mic and camera in order to use this application. For more information or to download Zoom, please visit their website HERE.

Hellebore Sale
2021-03-08 09:00 - 15:00 | Online
THE SALE IS NOW CLOSED
Thank-you for your support!
Due to an increase of COVID-19 cases in our community, The Gardens at HCP's annual Hellebore Sale will now take place online. We know this is a last-minute change and apologize for any confusion. The following information replaces what was recently published in our eNews.
Here is the updated plan:
* HCP's 2021 Hellebore Sale will begin at 9:00am PT on Monday, March 8th.
* Plants must be purchased online or over the phone with Visa or Mastercard. There are no plants for sale in person and we are closed to the public Monday-Wednesday.
* There is a minimum order of $20.
* After you've completed your order, we will phone you to schedule a pickup appointment on Tuesday, March 9th. We are not able to offer delivery. More pickup information below.
* The sale will end at 3:00pm or whenever we sell out. In previous years we have sold out in under an hour, so set your alarm clock!
* We are still confirming our inventory and will not be able to publish a plant list in advance. The online store will show everything we have at 9:00am PT on Monday, March 8th.
Here are some tips to help you get everything on your list:
* Due to extremely limited quantities, it is possible that some plants will sell out while you are still shopping, even if they are in your basket. Please process your order quickly. Your order is not complete until the payment goes through.
* HCP Members receive a 10% discount on all plant purchases. You need to be logged in to receive the discount. If you haven't logged into our website before, you will need to reset your password. It is a good idea to log in this weekend and check the status of your membership so that you don't lose any time on Monday morning.
* If you would like to purchase a new membership or renew an expired membership, please do so this weekend (online, over the phone, or in person) so that you don't lose any time on Monday morning. We are open Thursday-Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm and have some gorgeous hellebores on display in the Doris Page Winter Garden!
Pickup appointment information:
* We will phone you to schedule a pickup appointment. Pickup appointments will be scheduled on Tuesday, March 9th between 10:00am-3:00pm.
* If you are sick or required to isolate, you must stay home and arrange someone else to pick up your plants. Let us know so we have both names on the order.
* Pickup will be at our Gate #4 on Quayle Rd, not the main parking lot. Look for the big chainlink fence and a staff member in a bright safety vest. They will let you in the gate and show you where to park.
* To maintain physical distancing, please stay in your vehicle and we will load the plants into your trunk or hatchback. If you are worried about your upholstery, please set out boxes or bags in advance.
* Please do not arrive early or late for your appointment. We have limited parking spaces and are organizing orders according to the pickup schedule.
If you have questions about the sale or your account, please email events@hcp.ca or phone the front office at (250) 479-6162. Thank you for your support and understanding!

ONLINE: Cannabis for the Home Grower
2021-03-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Now Online via zoom
Tuesday, March 9 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Instructor: Jo Wyld
Learn the basics of growing Cannabis for personal use with college instructor, Jo Wyld. This workshop will cover cannabis species and strains, how cannabis is used, starting from seed or clone, considerations and methods for growing outdoors or indoors, common pests and disease, harvesting and relevant legislation.
Register Online

SPRING BREAK CAMPS
2021-03-15 09:00 - 16:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Spring 2021
Spring in our gardens has so much promise! During these weeklong camps, we will be preparing and planting the vegetable garden plots in our JMG Garden for the season ahead. We will be putting in our potato crops and checking on the garlic planted by last falls Pro-D Day campers! Our week together is not complete without a potato roast in our own Cob Oven! We will harvest our earliest chives and parsley for toppings and create a feast while learning about these amazing vegetables, their history and how to grow them. During the week we will also plant up potatoes in your very own potato pot to learn to care for and continue to nurture at home.
Dates: March 15 – 19 & March – 22 – 26
Times: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Ages: 5 – 12 years (school age)
Fee: $180/child
Registration: Online below or call 250 479 6162
March 15-19
March 22-26

Zoom Class: Watercolours with Richard Wong – Arbutus Trees
2021-03-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
ONLINE VIA ZOOM: Watercolours with Richard Wong – Arbutus Trees
Relax, Paint and Connect. Enjoy a lovely learning experience online where you can relax, have some fun, paint and connect with others while learning how to create beautiful watercolours on Japanese art paper. You will receive tips on how to improve your painting, and you will be guided each step of the way, putting theory into practice as you follow and paint after each step is demonstrated.
Thursday, March 18 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm (PST)
Participant Fee: $20
Supplies: Richard will email participants with a supply list. Supplies can be purchased by participants or kits can be purchased directly from Richard for $75.
Register online below or call 250 479 6162.
Register Online
ONLINE CLASS INFORMATION
Who can participate?:
Classes are adult and family oriented, suitable for adults and families with an interest in learning how to create lovely watercolours. All levels are welcome, including absolute beginners. Moms, Dads, Grandparents and children are encouraged to paint together within households in front of one screen, all included in one tuition. Families with younger children should have an adult present to guide them.
How to register:
Participants can register online using the links below or call 250 479 6162.
How much does it cost?:
$20 per screen plus supplies, so the whole family can participate!
What supplies do I need?:
Participants will receive a welcome package soon after registration. This includes a shopping list, class image, further instructions and zoom invite link.
For those participants who don't want to go shopping for their own supplies, kits may be purchased directly from Richard for contactless pick-up at his home. $75/kit [includes class paint colours, 2 Chinese paint brushes (small, medium), pencil, kneaded eraser, some masa paper, a paint palette, copy of class image]
I don't know how to use Zoom? Can I still join?
Yes! Zoom is free for participants to download. If you have not used Zoom before, then we suggest you do this ahead of time. Your computer will require a mic and camera in order to use this application. For more information or to download Zoom, please visit their website HERE.

ONLINE: Propagating Native Plants
2021-03-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
Growing native plants in our home gardens is a great way to support local wildlife including birds and pollinators. Native species are also climate adapted so often don't require additional inputs like water and fertilizer. This class will discuss techniques for propagating native plants from seed including seed collection, seed cleaning, seed storage, and seed treatments such as scarification and stratification. Vegetative propagation including division and cuttings will also be discussed.

Class Fee $25/screen
Register online below or call 250 479 6162
Register Online
Instructor Bio: Latifa Pelletier-Ahmed
Latifa Pelletier-Ahmed is a herbalist, botanist, wild forager and educator. She is a former faculty member at Pacific Rim College in Victoria, BC and is qualified with an MSc in Herbal Medicine from London (UK), and a BSc in Botany from the University of Calgary. She is the co-owner of ALCLA Native Plants, a native plant nursery based in Calgary, AB, Treaty 7 Territory. She is also the founder of Latifa's Herbs which offers sliding-scale herbal medicine services, as well as workshops, presentations, and consulting regarding the use of edible and medicinal wild plant species.

Introduction to Bookbinding: Cute lil' Notebook
2021-03-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Online Via Zoom
Prioritize time for your creativity! In this online workshop you will make and embellish a notebook. You will learn foundational concepts of bookbinding, use bookbinding tools and alternate tools you may already have on hand. This notebook is highly customizable with stamps, stickers, decorative inserts and a centre-fold pocket. Check out these videos:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CFUt7pkD0tZ/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CIQ6e6nD4Y5/
After registration, you will be emailed a zoom link before the event.
You will need the following tools and materials (everything is available at Micheal's, you can also find a lot of these supplies at a dollar store)

Tools to cut paper in a straight line

option 1 - box cutter, metal ruler, cutting mat
option 2 - scissors, ruler, pencil
option 3 - paper cutter

Needle and thread

0.5mm or 1mm cotton/hemp cord and 1 needle that fits your cord
Thinner string (sewing thread or 2 threads of embroidery) and 1 needle that fits your string

Paper

1 piece cardstock 8 ½” x 11”
5 pieces of white paper 8 ½” x 11”
Old calendar and/or magazine and/or decorative paper

Glue stick
1 Thumbtack (one you can easily hold on to)
1 button
8 or so stickers
1-2 stamps
1-2 ink pads
Needle threader
Staple remover (scissors work well too)

Optional: Bring a palette knife or toothpicks if you want to try using them when working with glue.

Workshop Fee: $50
Register Online

Instructor Bio: Angelique Bulosan

Angelique offers linocut and bookbinding workshops that are highly accessible because materials and tool rental are provided. Her goal is to support a relaxed, friendly and inclusive workshop, online or in-person, where participants can connect with and inspire each other.
Being welcoming and inclusive is a priority - Angelique currently leads social and racial justice projects (advocating for BIPOC, LGBTQ2+ and people with disabilities including seniors). She volunteers on the Board of Directors for the Esquimalt Community Arts Hub and volunteers to co-coordinate Sweet Refuge, a meditation group.
Angelique is a Filipino-Canadian, self-taught, multi-media artist, born and raised in Victoria, BC, Canada, traditional Lekwungen Territory, making small batches of art in her home studio. Learn more at AngeliqueBulosan.com

Mason Bees for Beginners
2021-03-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Instructor: Steve Scanlan from Long Live Bees
Steve Scanlan from Long Live Bees is committed to raising the awareness of the importance of pollinators to our long term survival. This course on Mason bee keeping gives a thorough introduction to raising these friendly and easy to keep bees on your own properties, whether large or small, and for young or old. Learn how to raise from cocoons throughout their lifecycle and reap the rewards with increased yield of fruits, vegetables and flowers. Masks required. Note: This class will be postponed or cancelled if the health order extends to the class date.
Register Online or call 250 479 6162
Register Online

Zoom Class: Watercolours with Richard Wong - Celebrating Easter
2021-04-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
ONLINE VIA ZOOM: Watercolours with Richard Wong – Celebrating Easter
Relax, Paint and Connect. Enjoy a lovely learning experience online where you can relax, have some fun, paint and connect with others while learning how to create beautiful watercolours on Japanese art paper. You will receive tips on how to improve your painting, and you will be guided each step of the way, putting theory into practice as you follow and paint after each step is demonstrated.
Saturday, April 3 – 1:00pm - 3:00pm (PST)
Participant Fee: $20 per screen
Supplies: Richard will email participants with a supply list. Supplies can be purchased by participants or kits can be purchased directly from Richard for $75.
Register online below or call 250 479 6162
Register Online
ONLINE CLASS INFORMATION
Who can participate?:
Classes are adult and family oriented, suitable for adults and families with an interest in learning how to create lovely watercolours. All levels are welcome, including absolute beginners. Moms, Dads, Grandparents and children are encouraged to paint together within households in front of one screen, all included in one tuition. Families with younger children should have an adult present to guide them.
How to register:
Participants can register online using the links below or call 250 479 6162.
How much does it cost?:
$20 per screen plus supplies, so the whole family can participate!
What supplies do I need?:
Participants will receive a welcome package soon after registration. This includes a shopping list, class image, further instructions and zoom invite link.
For those participants who don't want to go shopping for their own supplies, kits may be purchased directly from Richard for contactless pick-up at his home. $75/kit [includes class paint colours, 2 Chinese paint brushes (small, medium), pencil, kneaded eraser, some masa paper, a paint palette, copy of class image]
I don't know how to use Zoom? Can I still join?
Yes! Zoom is free for participants to download. If you have not used Zoom before, then we suggest you do this ahead of time. Your computer will require a mic and camera in order to use this application. For more information or to download Zoom, please visit their website HERE.

GARDEN NATURE ACADEMY - Spring Session
2021-04-06 09:00 - 11:30 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
The outdoors offers safe and seasonal opportunities for your preschooler to explore explore. The small group sizes and our experienced nature educators help to create a through play, games, songs, and activities! These outdoor sessions will include time in our vegetable garden, as well as numerous pathways, and native plant forest areas to nurturing and engaging environment for young children to learn, play and grow! Limit: 8
Date: Tuesday's from April 6 – May 25
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Age: 3-4 years
Fee: $160/child
Register: Online below or call 250 479 6162
Register Online

Garden Friends
2021-04-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Children love to explore our gardens while observing and experiencing nature. Together, we will engage in a series of NATURE ACTIVITIES. Each session will include a garden wander, a sharing circle and story-time (plan to bring along your snack and picnic blanket for story time and dress for the weather?) Limit: 8 children.
Dates: Thursday's, April 8 (Garden Creatures), April 15 (Curious About Plants), April 22 (The Earth), April 29 (Garden Helpers)
Time: 10:00am - 11:30 am
Age: 3 - 6 years
Fee: $55/4 sessions for members or $65/4 sessions for non-members
Register: Below or call 250 479 6162
Register Online

Backyard Beekeeping Series
2021-04-14 18:00 - 20:30 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
ONLINE and in-PERSON FIELD TRIP
This is a four part series for the beginner beekeeper instructed by experienced beekeeper Gordon Mackay. If you are new to keeping bees or thinking about starting a hive, this series will give you the practical information you need to start your journey. Beekeepers never stop learning! Class one of the series one can be taken on its own for those unable to commit to the whole series. It is more of a general overview and does not include the field trip.
The series will have three online sessions via zoom and one practical session where you will get to view a hive inspection in person. This series will focus on the most common hive system called the Langstroth.
Participants will learn about equipment, how locate and set up a hive, purchasing and installing bees, bee castes, common issues like swarming, integrated pest management, products from the hive, winterizing and more. There will be a short open book test at the end and you will receive a certificate of completion. There will be opportunities to ask questions and meet the other "newbees" in the class.
Note: A veil is required for the field trip. We have a limited number available for rent at $5 those that do not have their own. Veils can be purchased from various suppliers. Please contact us if you need a recommendation - communityed@hcp.ca
Wednesdays 6:00pm-8:30pm, April 14, 21, 28
Field Trip: 9:00am-12:00pm - The date will be set as soon as the provincial health order is lifted.
Full Series Fee:
HCP Members: $190
Non Members: $220
Class 1 only:
HCP Members $50
Non Members $60
Register online below or call 250 479 6162
Register for Series

Instructor Bio: Gordon Mackay
Gordon has been keeping bees since the 1990's and was originally inspired by their incredible organizational skills and work ethic when he was a horticultural student at Threave School of Gardening in southwest Scotland. Keeping bees has led to a strong desire to learn more and he has twice attended the beekeeping courses led by Andrew Abrahams at the Black Bee Sanctuary on Colonsay, Scotland.
Gordon hopes to share some of his enthusiasm and experience working with the bees. Along with being a beekeeper, Gordon is also an arborist and nurseryman, with a particular addiction to dwarf conifers and alpine plants.

ONLINE: A Basket Journey with Joan Carrigan
2021-04-15 16:30 - 17:30 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
online via zoom
Joan will be taking us on a visual journey, touching down on some of the highlights of her 30 years of exploring Basket Weaving. Along the way she will share her story of how she got swept up in the world of baskets; spotlight some of her influential teachers; take us on a few of her journeys of discovery; illustrate the diversity of basketry by sharing some of her favourite basket materials and how they are harvested and prepared; and finally illustrate through her work the variety of techniques and creative possibilities inherent in basketry.
Sit back, perhaps pour yourself a glass of wine and enjoy this basket journey with Joan.
Tickets $25
Register online below or call 250 479 6162.
Register Online
Instructor Bio: Joan Carrigan
Joan Carrigan is a full time basketmaker and basketry teacher living on Salt Spring Island, BC. Over the past 25 years, her passion for baskets has led her to study, travel and explore many different techniques and materials within the medium. Joan studied Fine Art and Art History at the University of Guelph and her love of history has fueled her research in traditional techniques. Her background in fine art has fueled her enthusiasm for the sculptural and creative potentials that the medium offers. Her inspiration comes from the plant materials she respectfully harvests from nature. Joan's work has been exhibited nationally and internationally. Joan teaches extensively both close to home and in Europe and finds this to be a very rewarding aspect of her career.

Zoom Class: Watercolours with Richard Wong - How to Paint Mist & Fog
2021-04-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
ONLINE VIA ZOOM: Watercolours with Richard Wong – "How to Paint Mist & Fog", Fairy Lake, Port Renfrew
Relax, Paint and Connect. Enjoy a lovely learning experience online where you can relax, have some fun, paint and connect with others while learning how to create beautiful watercolours on Japanese art paper. You will receive tips on how to improve your painting, and you will be guided each step of the way, putting theory into practice as you follow and paint after each step is demonstrated.
Thursday, April 15 – 6:00pm - 8:00pm (PST)
Participant Fee: $20 per screen
Supplies: Richard will email participants with a supply list. Supplies can be purchased by participants or kits can be purchased directly from Richard for $75.
Register online below or call 250 479 6162
Register Online
ONLINE CLASS INFORMATION
Who can participate?:
Classes are adult and family oriented, suitable for adults and families with an interest in learning how to create lovely watercolours. All levels are welcome, including absolute beginners. Moms, Dads, Grandparents and children are encouraged to paint together within households in front of one screen, all included in one tuition. Families with younger children should have an adult present to guide them.
How to register:
Participants can register online using the links below or call 250 479 6162.
How much does it cost?:
$20 per screen plus supplies, so the whole family can participate!
What supplies do I need?:
Participants will receive a welcome package soon after registration. This includes a shopping list, class image, further instructions and zoom invite link.
For those participants who don't want to go shopping for their own supplies, kits may be purchased directly from Richard for contactless pick-up at his home. $75/kit [includes class paint colours, 2 Chinese paint brushes (small, medium), pencil, kneaded eraser, some masa paper, a paint palette, copy of class image]
I don't know how to use Zoom? Can I still join?
Yes! Zoom is free for participants to download. If you have not used Zoom before, then we suggest you do this ahead of time. Your computer will require a mic and camera in order to use this application. For more information or to download Zoom, please visit their website HERE.

ONLINE: Spring Plant Sale
2021-04-19 09:00 - 2021-04-21 15:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Click to read about our Plant Sale Pick-Up Program
