Outdoor Fairy Garden Workshop **Full

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

Miniature gardens are a magical way to bring plants into people's lives! We will start with containers and outdoor plants to create gardens to enjoy for years to come. These fairy gardens will allow for child play and rearranging to suit within the context of a larger garden. We will explore a few themes as […]

Forest Therapy Walks

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

Come join Kelly Kiss, ANFT Certified Forest Therapy Guide, to discover “Forest Bathing”, what it is, along with its health and wellness benefits. We will start off with a one-hour discussion, followed by a one -hour “light” version of a forest therapy walk. Reconnect with yourself and nature through a mindful walk in the beautiful […]

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Gardens Open to Members Only

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

Starting May 21, the Gardens and Plant Sale will be open to HCP members. Thursdays - Sundays: 10am - 4pm If you would like to become a member, please use this link to sign up online. Membership Application HCP Visitor Policies Messaging to Visitors   If you have underlying medical conditions, it is recommended that you not […]

Gardens Open to the Public

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

Starting June 18th the Gardens and Plant Sale will be open to the Public. Thursdays - Saturdays - 10am - 8pm & Sundays - 10am - 4pm HCP Visitor Policies Messaging to Visitors   If you have underlying medical conditions, it is recommended that you not visit our facility   Anyone displaying symptoms of COVID-19, which […]

Grow Your Own – Pizza Garden 

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

More people are becoming interested in growing their own nutrient rich food. Join our garden group to create a take-away mini garden to nurture this summer. You will learn to plant transplants (baby plants), sow seeds, and water to grow your own food! Bring along your garden gloves for this hands-on growing experience. Children under […]

Introduction to Fairy Gardens

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

Do you know a child who has wanted to make a fairy garden? Looking for a bit of inspiration? Join us for an introduction to making fairy gardens. Learn to select plants, upcycle, and get creative with a bit of guidance. Once you get started, the fun just continues! These gardens will make a great […]

Fairy Garden Design 

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

These miniature gardens are fun to make! Fairy Gardens can be made from purchased or recycled household items. They help us to use our imaginations and support creative play.  This session will focus on the use of plants as a foundation. Participants will learn to sculpt pathways and gardens using drought tolerant plants, and natural […]

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National Pollinator Week at the Gardens

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

National Pollinator Week is June 22 - 28. We invite visitors to come and observe pollinators at the Gardens. Our pollinators have been busy with the first bee sightings occurring during the last week of February. Since then we have installed several mason bee nesting boxes. These were generously funded by the Victoria Master Gardener […]

Hummingbirds & 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 of art and music on Thursday, July 9, starting at 1:00pm! Bring a picnic lunch. First up at the Pavilion: sit back, relax and learn how to paint a beautiful “Hummingbird & Flowers” on Japanese art paper with our guest instructor, Richard Wong, 1:00 – […]

Eco Crafts

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

Do you ever wonder how to reduce, reuse, and repurpose household items into new products? Bring along an old tee shirt to make a fabric tote bag to take your goods home in. Then create some amazing other items using household items. Date: July 30 Time:  1:30 – 3:00 pm Ages:   6+ years Fee:  $20/child […]