The Art of Bonsai – if you have always wondered how these little plants stay small, come and learn a bit about the history of these beautiful art forms. Then begin to train a tree or shrub of your own. It can take years to reach its full potential as a Bonsai, but we can […]
Horticulture Centre of the Pacific AGM Notice & Information Date: May 28th, 2017 – 2:00pm Location: HCP Couvelier Pavilion AGM We are at that time of year again where we welcome and encourage our members to join us in reviewing the highlights of the previous year. There are many highlights to share, but we will […]
For the first time in Canada, Victoria will host a Chelsea Fringe Festival event. Enjoy an afternoon of sun-soaked live music from some local talent, face painting, and art in The Gardens at HCP. Featuring performances from Vic Horvath (Victoria – Folk/Blues), Tree Top Trio (Victoria – Jazz/Swing Guitar), and one of CBC's Best New […]
Our annual summer Picnic in the Garden has returned! Last Wednesday of every month: May 31, June 28, July 26, and August 30.
Once a month we meet for seasonal gardening activities in our very own JMG Garden Plot! Our growing season starts early, and there is always lots to do!! When the weather is not quite ideal, we can work indoors to start seeds, learn to propagate plants, plan our home gardens, build trellising, and lots more. […]
with Lily Fawn Herbalist, Lily Fawn, shares the secrets of medicinal tincture making. She will walk participants through the different types of tinctures and the various ways to make them. This herbal workshop is designed seasonally in order to utilize fresh wild-gathered or herbs from the garden. This session will also offer an informative introduction […]
with Andrew Kent 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. Learn how to make a square frame from pieces of alder & work with different sizes of willow to create your chair. Participants may bring a helper to assist them with building their chair. All tools will be provided. HCP Members $250 Non Members $275 To register, call 250 479 6162.
Join Cameron Cartiere & Geoff Campbell from Border Free Bees, in collaboration with Dr. Lora Morandin, Pollinator Partnership Canada, for a fun and informative day of hands-on bee identification training. Whether you are a gardener, a pollinator enthusiast or someone with little knowledge of bees (but great enthusiasm), you're bound to learn something interesting and […]
The Gardens at HCP is delighted to be hosting the Urasenke Tankokai Victoria Association for three tea ceremony demonstrations in our stunning Zen Garden. Demonstrations will be led at 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm by facilitators and students of the UTVA. An English-speaking narrator will be present to answer questions following each demonstration. The event is […]
With Diane Pierce One Saturday a month 1pm - 4pm Jan 21, Feb 18, March 18, April 29, May 27, June 17, July 15, August 19, Sept 16, Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 2 Learn all about plants with Diane Pierce, expert gardener, designer and writer. Diane will introduce you to 25 newplants in each […]