Flower Arranging for your Special Event

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

Large Arrangements Come and join us for a creative floral experience. Participants will have the opportunity to design and create their own natural arrangements under the expert guidance and instruction of Eiddwen Thomas, local floral designer and flower farmer. This course will feature locally grown flowers, foliage, grasses and ornamentals as much as possible. This […]

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Pesticide Applicator Course

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

Landscape General Category The course is two full days, plus half a day for the exam: Course: Monday, August 15, and Monday, August 22, 9am – 4:00pm Exam: Thursday, August 25, 9am-12:15pm Cost is $400, which includes the textbooks and the exam fee. Note that you can sign up to write the exam only for […]

Tea Time!

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

An introduction to the ancient art of making tea for children, including plant identification, growing, harvesting, and preparing flowers, leaves, and herbs to brew. Participants will host their own tea party to explore the various tastes and scents of herbal tea making. Then we will finish by packaging up our own sample tea brews to […]

Pesticide Applicator Exam

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

Pesticide Applicator Exam (Landscape General Category): Thursday, August 25, 9am-12:15pm   For those who have completed the BC Pesticide Applicator's License Course, or who are just required to take the exam. Cost if you sign up for the exam only: $110   To sign up please contact College Administration at (250) 479-3210, or via email […]

Back to Reality – Guided Meditation

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

As you leave summer and head back to school, work and general busyness take a moment, come into the Gardens and re-group. Listening to the water, birds and breeze the sessions are guided by Angela Strank. Sessions are 45 - 60 minutes long. Admission into the Gardens is included in your fee so please plan to […]

August Picnic Night

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

The Gardens at HCP is extending our hours the last Wednesday of the month May – August so families and friends can come down for a lovely picnic on our grounds. Live music on August 31:  Brad Prevedoros, 6-8pm  http://www.manzanitaproductions.com/

By Donation Day

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

Admission by donation 9 am - 5 pm on Monday September 5th.

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JMG Kids Garden Club

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

Learn lots of hands on gardening and other nature activities while having a tonne of fun in this once a month all ages club! Dates: September 10, October 8, November 12, December 10 Time: 10 am – 12 pm Cost: $10 for 1 session, or $35 for 4 sessions Ages: all ages, children under 5 […]

Soil Basics for the Home Gardener Workshop

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

with Christina Nikolic What kind of soil do you have in your garden? How can you improve your soil health? If figuring out how to care for your soil seems like a complex and daunting task, then this workshop is for you. Instructor Christina Nikolic of the Organic Gardener's Pantry will teach you how to […]

Brian Minter – New Trends and the Changing Nature of Gardening

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

The Gardens at HCP is pleased to present a talk by world-renowned gardener Brian Minter on Thursday, September 15th at 6:30 PM followed by a meet and greet. Plants from Brian Minter's 'Minter Country Gardens' will be available for purchase. Doors open at 6 PM. Tickets must be purchased in advance, over the phone 250-479-6162 […]