Plant Identification & Culture

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

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 […]

Flower Pressing Workshop

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

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 […]

Willow Chair Workshop

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 […]

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ONLINE: Continuing Watercolour Classes with Richard Wong

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

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 […]

Hanging Herbarium Workshop

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

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 […]

Fall Plant Sale – Member & Volunteer Exclusive Day

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

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 […]

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Pro-D Day Garden Camps

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

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:   […]

HCP Home Learners’ Drop In Program

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

Bird Migration (5 - 14 years) This unique drop in opportunity provides some garden time where we will be focusing on support for our local overwintering birds as we tend the space. We will also have a special guest from Rocky Point Bird Observatory take us on a bird walk and talk about our migratory […]

Fall Plant Sale

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

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 […]

Fairy Gardens Workshop

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

Join us for this miniature garden making lesson starting with an inspirational garden walk! Then we will collect natural materials along the way and begin our wee garden making together. Adults are welcome to join us for the workshop and to make their own garden to take home. Everyone needs some fun!! All materials are […]