Labour Day - Gardens Open
Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, CanadaThe Gardens will be open on Labour Day from 10am - 4pm by donation.
The Gardens will be open on Labour Day from 10am - 4pm by donation.
*This recurring outdoor nature program is limited to 10 students and it fills quickly! The outdoors offers a unique opportunity for your preschooler to explore through play, games, songs and activities! These outdoor sessions include time in our vegetable garden, as well as numerous pathways and native plant forest areas to explore. The small group […]
Our Pacific Northwest offers many advantages for growing food crops year round. In this fall session, we will plant, seed start, transplant, maintain, harvest and seed save as the season transitions to fall. Some of these crops will be for fall harvesting and others, such as leeks, garlic, carrots, chard, kale, brussel sprouts, broccoli and […]
This is a monthly class in which participants will be introduced to 25 new plants in each session. Plants are selected for our local growing conditions and the value they bring to the garden. Sadly, Diane Pierce has retired from teaching this class at the end of 2021. The class will now be taught by […]
Remember pressing flowers as a child? This memory is one that is enjoyed by many and easy to do. Together, we will gather flowers and leaves from the garden for pressing in our own little presses to take home. Then we will make some pressed flower crafts to learn how to preserve these little treasures […]
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 […]
Weds, Sept 21 - Oct 26th, 9:30-11:30am (PT) Online via Zoom This is Richard's series of small group watercolour classes for those with some watercolour experience. This six week series will suit those looking to learn within a small group, and continue their desire to improve watercolour skills. The group is kept small to facilitate […]
with Sheila Weitman Enjoy a tranquil moment of creativity and connection with nature with horticulture therapist Sheila Weitman. Using pressed flowers and plants, hanging herbariums are a personal artistic expression through the tiny wonders we see in the natural world. Spend time with fellow plant lovers and experience gratitude and appreciation of nature's wonder. Each […]
September 23 (exclusive to HCP members and volunteers) September 24-all are welcome Save the dates! Friday, September 23 for HCP Members and volunteers only. The sale will be open to the public on Saturday, September 24. The sale will be 9:00am - 4:00pm daily. Fall is the perfect time for planting. We have lots of […]
These non-instructional day camps feature an outdoor program that includes time in our very own HCP Kids Teaching Garden where we grow food, learn to support natural systems and enjoy the many wilderness areas surrounding us! Dates: February 17 and/or May 19 Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm Age: 5 to 12 years (school age) Fee: […]