Eat Your Weeds (Wild Edible Herb Walk & Lunch)

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

with Lily Fawn Join Herbalist and teacher, Lily Fawn for a medicinal herb walk and wild edible adventure in the Gardens at HCP. Wild plants are a nutritious tasty way to increase your health and reduce your grocery bill.  This class will teach you about edible, medicinal weeds that grow all around us. You will […]

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VCM Mother’s Day Musical Garden Tour

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

May 12 & 13 - 10:00am - 4:00pm. Enjoy discounted admission to the Gardens at HCP or purchase a two-day pass for exclusive passage to ten hand-picked, enchanting springtime oases while enjoying music from Victoria Conservatory of Music students, faculty and guest musicians. More information: http://vcm.bc.ca/victoria-garden-tour/

Mothers For Mother Earth

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

World Tree and Creatively United present a celebration of Mother Earth through art, fashion and displays. Bring your own tea cup to enjoy organic beverages, take a goddess photo in the Gardens, or test drive an electric vehicle! More information: https://creativelyunited.org/mother-earth-event

Tomato Day

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

Join us from 9:00am to 12:00pm for Tomato Day and choose from a variety of options. Organically grown tomato starts along with other veggies, edible flowers, and herbs will be available. Free admission to the Gardens during the sale! To view the list of tomatoes - click this link.

Concrete Hands Planters

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

These hands are fun and easy to make and can be used for succulents displayed on a step, outdoor table, or in a garden bed. Each planter is as unique as the gardener creating them. Plan to get a bit messy. All materials are provided. Ages: 5 + years Fee: $15/child

Tea Cup Fairy Gardens

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

We will begin with an enchanted walk through the Gardens gathering natural materials and inspiration to create your own take home Fairy Garden. There will have a chance to explore a variety of materials such as clay, moss, and twigs. Parents/guardians are welcome to stay and participate and required to stay with children under 6 […]

Willow Frame Tray Workshop

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

with Joan Carrigan This woven tray or platter utilizes willow for the frame and willow bark for the weaving. Prepared willow frames will be available for the class, yet each participant will learn the process of making one which they can keep for future use. Dyed cane will be used for the spokes which are […]

Healthy Soils Workshop Series: Selecting Fertilizers & Mulches for the Organic Garden

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

with Christina Nikolic From seaweed and manure to leaves and rock dusts, there are plenty of yummy fertilizers to feed to the soil, so it will grow healthy plants. And best of all, many of these are plentiful and cheap or even free. Christina will give an overview of what's out there, where to find […]

Introduction to Garden Design Workshop Series

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

with Patty Brown This 9-session course with PHC instructor Patty Brown is designed for the homeowner and for those with an interest in landscape design. Students will learn to draft and design a residential landscape plan to scale. Two field trips will be used to look at existing landscapes and plant choices. Topics covered will […]

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Picnic in the Gardens

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

Our annual summer Picnic in the Gardens has returned! Bring a picnic and enjoy your dinner in a beautiful setting while listening to live local music. Admission by donation. Last Wednesday of every month, 5:00pm - 8:00pm: May 30, June 27, July 25, and August 29 The Gardens at HCP's summer picnic series is back! […]