Picnic in the Gardens

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

Picnic in the Gardens is BACK! We change it up a little every year, and this summer we are keeping it simple with live music and admission by donation. Bring a picnic from home or support a local restaurant with a takeout order. Sorry, no alcohol permitted and no vendors this year. We'll have some seating available but […]

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Garden Nature Academy (Mornings)

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

The Garden Nature Academy is a half day program that runs on Tuesday's for 8 consecutive weeks. The outdoors offers safe and seasonal opportunities for your preschooler to explore through play, games, songs, and activities! These outdoor sessions will include time in our vegetable garden, as well as numerous pathways, and native plant forest areas […]

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Garden Friends (Parent & Child)

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

Garden Friends is a half day program for parent and child that runs on Thursday's for 4 consecutive weeks. Children love to explore our gardens while observing and experiencing nature. Together, we will engage in a series of nature activities. Each session includes a garden wander, sharing circle and story time. Bring a snack and picnic […]

Floral Design – Level 1 (Field Trip)

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

Field trip: September 11 - 9:30am - 11/12pm In-Person Classes: September 13, 20, 27 - 6pm - 9pm &  Join Floral Designer Linda Rambaud to learn industry level floral design skills. This part 1 of a three part series and participants completing all three parts will receive a certificate of completion. Part one consists of […]

ONLINE: Willow Hoop Rib Basket Workshop

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

Online via zoom This is a traditional rib style basket often called a potato basket constructed with a willow hoop and woven with a selection of materials including dyed reed and seagrass. This style of basket originates in Europe and is ideal for harvesting and storage. This is a great basket for beginners. A material […]

ONLINE: Open House with Richard Wong, Watercolour Artist

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

Saturday, September 11 - 11:00am - 12:15pm Open meet-up for anyone wanting to find out more about Richard Wong's in-person and online watercolour classes.  Questions are encouraged. Registration required. Register by calling 250 479 6162 or by using the online registration button below. Register Online Richard Wong, Artist Statement & Biography “How I Became A […]

Creating with Herbs (Youth Program)

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

Many of the most common herbs are living in our yards, but we do not always know how to use them. We will begin with a Herb Garden wander to introduce a variety of new and different herbs to our participants. Next, we will learn about harvesting these herbs, then how to use them for […]

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 […]

Fairy Gardens (Youth Programs)

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

Every fairy garden workshop is a bit different and this one features doors and transitions with a Thanksgiving theme to create a fun miniature setting. If you are new to these fun mini gardens, this is a great one to start with! We will be using plants suited to these miniature gardens that will hold […]

Fall Plant Sale – Volunteers & Members Only

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

Save the date! Now that we are in Step 3 of BC's Restart Plan and hoping to move into Step 4 in early September, we are planning to have our Fall Plant Sale onsite. To minimize crowding and facilitate physical distancing, we are planning to open the sale on Thursday, September 23 for HCP Members and volunteers only. The sale […]