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 […]

Paint and Picnic Nights – Swan Song

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

All skill levels welcome. Bring along your picnic dinner and enjoy a night of creativity at the Gardens. Call to register -  250 479 6162.

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Stories in the Garden

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

If you enjoyed the summer season of STORIES IN THE SHADE, this is our fall version, featuring seasonal and entertaining stories and garden wanders for preschoolers. Each week a new theme and story is planned around a garden adventure to explore and discover the many wonders in our gardens. DATES: Mondays, September 9, 16, 30, and […]

Spa Time

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

SPA TIME AGAIN- Take 3!What's not to like about a spa experience, including making your own foot soak, testing it out with your new friends in a foot bath to relax you? Learn to make spa products to enjoy at home with basic ingredients found at home and in your garden! Bring along a towel […]

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Fun With Flowers Series

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

FUN WITH FLOWERS seriesThis is the time of year that our gardens are full of beautiful flowers. Learn to dry, pound, arrange and create with them to preserve their natural beauty and even their scent! Each week participants will be introduced to a new technique and create a take-away they will be proud to show. […]

Fall Plant Sale

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

Join us and choose from many unique plants which are propagated from the gardens by our volunteers. All plant prices are reduced by at least 20%. Admissions into the Gardens is free on plant sale day and Master Gardeners will be available to answer your questions. All proceeds raised from the plant sale support the […]

Willow Chair Workshop

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

Sunday, September 22 - 9:00am - 5:00pm Instructor: 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 […]

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Pro D Day Camps

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

Do you know a child who enjoys gardening? Our gardens are perfect for learning about growing plants, food and building natural support systems. Have them spend their next Pro-D Day with us! DATES:Friday February 14, 2020;Monday April 27, 2020;Friday May 15, 2020. AGES: 5.5-12 YEARS TIMES: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM *Register below or call […]

COLLEGE INFORMATION SESSION

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

Thinking about a career in horticulture? Our next full-time Horticulture Certificate Program starts in January 2020. Learn about the program and the application process, see the gardens and bring all your questions to our information session on September 25, 2019 at 6pm @ The Gardens at HCP. Registration is preferred, but drop-ins are welcome. To register, please […]

Pine Needle Basketry

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

Saturday, September 28 - 9:30am - 5:00pm Instructor: Joan Carrigan Learn to make a pine needle coiled basket using waxed linen thread as the stitching material. We will explore different ways of starting pine needle baskets and stitches such as plain and V-stitch patterns. Each participant can design their own basket working on ways to […]