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 […]

Summer Camp: July 18 – 22

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

During these camps, we will busy ourselves with seasonal gardening activities in our very own HCP Kids Garden! There will also be an exploration of the many natural systems that keep our gardens growing, garden arts and crafts, and more! NOTE: All dates are sold out. Click below to sign up for the waiting list. […]

Gardens Open for BC Day

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

Enjoy a visit to the Gardens on BC Day. We will be open by donation between 10am and 3pm.

Summer Camp: August 2 – 5

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

During these camps, we will busy ourselves with seasonal gardening activities in our very own HCP Kids Garden! There will also be an exploration of the many natural systems that keep our gardens growing, garden arts and crafts, and more! NOTE: All dates are sold out. Click below to sign up for the waiting list. […]

Recurring

Arts & Music in the Gardens – August 6 & 7, 2022

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

August 6 & 7 - 10am - 4pm Now in its 26 year Arts & Music in the Gardens is one of the most well-loved festivals in Victoria, BC. Featuring three stages and up to fifty artists you will enjoy wonderful creative, local talents. Set with the backdrop of nine acres of demonstration gardens you […]

Summer Camp: August 8 – 12

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

During these camps, we will busy ourselves with seasonal gardening activities in our very own HCP Kids Garden! There will also be an exploration of the many natural systems that keep our gardens growing, garden arts and crafts, and more! NOTE: All dates are sold out. Click below to sign up for the waiting list. […]

Succulent Gardens Workshop

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

These plants come in a variety of colours, shapes, and sizes and are easy to grow and to propagate. Let's get creative as we explore these interesting and diverse plants, using our many demonstration gardens for inspiration. We will use planters to create stunning container gardens that are drought tolerant and child friendly. Age: 6+ […]

Succulent Gardens

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

These plants come in a variety of colours, shapes, and sizes and are easy to grow and to propagate. Let's get creative as we explore these interesting and diverse plants, using our many demonstration gardens for inspiration. We will use planters to create stunning container gardens that are drought tolerant and child friendly.    Date: […]

Tea Time

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

Tea brewing is an art form that goes back to ancient times. Did you know that many of the herbs growing in our gardens are easy to use for brewing. Children love to explore and learn about these interesting plants that provide our brews with flavours, colours and scents. Together we will explore the herb […]

Cedar and Willow Bark Twill Cat’s Head Basket Workshop

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

With Joan Carrigan This basket is woven with cedar bark spokes and willow bark in a continuous twill pattern. We will shape the basket in the style of a Cat's Head basket associated with Shaker baskets. These baskets start with a square base and are woven in a unique way to achieve a rounded shape. […]