Spa Time

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

Using fresh and dried herbs from the gardens along with essential oils, kids will learn how to create their very own spa essentials to take home and enjoy. It's amazing what combining a few garden and household materials can create! Ages: 6+ years Fee: $15/child Call: 250-479-6162

Summer Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop

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

with Ryan Senechal In this three hour workshop, certified arborist Ryan Senechal will provide an introductory summer fruit tree pruning instruction. Practical application is encouraged during the workshop.  Learn how this traditional approach to pruning can reduce the burden of dormant season pruning as well as provide you with higher quality fruit. Secateurs are encouraged. […]

Garden Arts Camp

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

Junior Master Gardener Camp (JMG) Come grow with us! This dynamic program educates youth about horticulture, health, nutrition, environmental science, leadership and life skills using fun and creative activities. Flexibility is a key component of the JMG program that enables it to be adapted to meet the needs and interests of different individuals and organizations. […]

Picnic in the Gardens

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

The Gardens at HCP is extending our hours every second Wednesday night starting June 5. We encourage families and friends to come and enjoy a lovely picnic on our grounds. Admission is by donation between 5 and 8 pm. Bring your own dinner and find a bench or lawn to enjoy your meal while enjoying […]

Spa Time

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

Using fresh and dried herbs from the gardens along with essential oils, kids will learn how to create their very own spa essentials to take home and enjoy. It's amazing what combining a few garden and household materials can create! Date: August 1 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 Ages: 6+ years Fee: $15/child

JMG Summer Camp

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

Junior Master Gardener Camp (JMG) Come grow with us! This dynamic program educates youth about horticulture, health, nutrition, environmental science, leadership and life skills using fun and creative activities. Flexibility is a key component of the JMG program that enables it to be adapted to meet the needs and interests of different individuals and organizations. […]

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Arts & Music in the Gardens

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

2019 dates are Saturday, August 10 & Sunday, August 11  Our Arts & Music page has more information about this event, and includes a link to a pdf of our program. You can find it here: https://hcp.ca/artsandmusic/.

Pesticide Applicator Course

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

Pesticide Applicator Certificate Course (Landscape General Category): Course: August 12 and 19, 2019 Exam: August 22, 2019 Course: Mondays, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Exam: Thursday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Location: The Gardens at HCP Cost: $400 including textbooks and exam fees Cost without books: $280* (*The required books have recently changed and you […]

Fairy Gardens

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

These gardens are fun to create … even parents enjoy making them and here is a chance to participate with your child in a mini garden making session! We will make these take-home gardens for outdoor use, using some natural materials gathered from the garden. Adults are welcome to stay or drop off. *All materials […]

Picnic in the Gardens

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

The Gardens at HCP is extending our hours every second Wednesday night starting June 5. We encourage families and friends to come and enjoy a lovely picnic on our grounds. Admission is by donation between 5 and 8 pm. Bring your own dinner and find a bench or lawn to enjoy your meal while enjoying […]