Horticulture Centre of the Pacific

Introduction to Bookbinding: Cute lil' Notebook
2021-03-25 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Online Via Zoom
Prioritize time for your creativity! In this online workshop you will make and embellish a notebook. You will learn foundational concepts of bookbinding, use bookbinding tools and alternate tools you may already have on hand. This notebook is highly customizable with stamps, stickers, decorative inserts and a centre-fold pocket. Check out these videos:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CFUt7pkD0tZ/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CIQ6e6nD4Y5/
After registration, you will be emailed a zoom link before the event.
You will need the following tools and materials (everything is available at Micheal's, you can also find a lot of these supplies at a dollar store)

Tools to cut paper in a straight line

option 1 - box cutter, metal ruler, cutting mat
option 2 - scissors, ruler, pencil
option 3 - paper cutter

Needle and thread

0.5mm or 1mm cotton/hemp cord and 1 needle that fits your cord
Thinner string (sewing thread or 2 threads of embroidery) and 1 needle that fits your string

Paper

1 piece cardstock 8 ½” x 11”
5 pieces of white paper 8 ½” x 11”
Old calendar and/or magazine and/or decorative paper

Glue stick
1 Thumbtack (one you can easily hold on to)
1 button
8 or so stickers
1-2 stamps
1-2 ink pads
Needle threader
Staple remover (scissors work well too)

Optional: Bring a palette knife or toothpicks if you want to try using them when working with glue.

Workshop Fee: $50
Register Online

Instructor Bio: Angelique Bulosan

Angelique offers linocut and bookbinding workshops that are highly accessible because materials and tool rental are provided. Her goal is to support a relaxed, friendly and inclusive workshop, online or in-person, where participants can connect with and inspire each other.
Being welcoming and inclusive is a priority - Angelique currently leads social and racial justice projects (advocating for BIPOC, LGBTQ2+ and people with disabilities including seniors). She volunteers on the Board of Directors for the Esquimalt Community Arts Hub and volunteers to co-coordinate Sweet Refuge, a meditation group.
Angelique is a Filipino-Canadian, self-taught, multi-media artist, born and raised in Victoria, BC, Canada, traditional Lekwungen Territory, making small batches of art in her home studio. Learn more at AngeliqueBulosan.com

ONLINE: Propagating Native Plants
2021-03-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
Growing native plants in our home gardens is a great way to support local wildlife including birds and pollinators. Native species are also climate adapted so often don't require additional inputs like water and fertilizer. This class will discuss techniques for propagating native plants from seed including seed collection, seed cleaning, seed storage, and seed treatments such as scarification and stratification. Vegetative propagation including division and cuttings will also be discussed.

Class Fee $25/screen
Register online below or call 250 479 6162
Register Online
Instructor Bio: Latifa Pelletier-Ahmed
Latifa Pelletier-Ahmed is a herbalist, botanist, wild forager and educator. She is a former faculty member at Pacific Rim College in Victoria, BC and is qualified with an MSc in Herbal Medicine from London (UK), and a BSc in Botany from the University of Calgary. She is the co-owner of ALCLA Native Plants, a native plant nursery based in Calgary, AB, Treaty 7 Territory. She is also the founder of Latifa's Herbs which offers sliding-scale herbal medicine services, as well as workshops, presentations, and consulting regarding the use of edible and medicinal wild plant species.

Zoom Class: Watercolours with Richard Wong – Arbutus Trees
2021-03-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
ONLINE VIA ZOOM: Watercolours with Richard Wong – Arbutus Trees
Relax, Paint and Connect. Enjoy a lovely learning experience online where you can relax, have some fun, paint and connect with others while learning how to create beautiful watercolours on Japanese art paper. You will receive tips on how to improve your painting, and you will be guided each step of the way, putting theory into practice as you follow and paint after each step is demonstrated.
Thursday, March 18 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm (PST)
Participant Fee: $20
Supplies: Richard will email participants with a supply list. Supplies can be purchased by participants or kits can be purchased directly from Richard for $75.
Register online below or call 250 479 6162.
Register Online
ONLINE CLASS INFORMATION
Who can participate?:
Classes are adult and family oriented, suitable for adults and families with an interest in learning how to create lovely watercolours. All levels are welcome, including absolute beginners. Moms, Dads, Grandparents and children are encouraged to paint together within households in front of one screen, all included in one tuition. Families with younger children should have an adult present to guide them.
How to register:
Participants can register online using the links below or call 250 479 6162.
How much does it cost?:
$20 per screen plus supplies, so the whole family can participate!
What supplies do I need?:
Participants will receive a welcome package soon after registration. This includes a shopping list, class image, further instructions and zoom invite link.
For those participants who don't want to go shopping for their own supplies, kits may be purchased directly from Richard for contactless pick-up at his home. $75/kit [includes class paint colours, 2 Chinese paint brushes (small, medium), pencil, kneaded eraser, some masa paper, a paint palette, copy of class image]
I don't know how to use Zoom? Can I still join?
Yes! Zoom is free for participants to download. If you have not used Zoom before, then we suggest you do this ahead of time. Your computer will require a mic and camera in order to use this application. For more information or to download Zoom, please visit their website HERE.

SPRING BREAK CAMPS
2021-03-15 09:00 - 16:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Spring 2021
Spring in our gardens has so much promise! During these weeklong camps, we will be preparing and planting the vegetable garden plots in our JMG Garden for the season ahead. We will be putting in our potato crops and checking on the garlic planted by last falls Pro-D Day campers! Our week together is not complete without a potato roast in our own Cob Oven! We will harvest our earliest chives and parsley for toppings and create a feast while learning about these amazing vegetables, their history and how to grow them. During the week we will also plant up potatoes in your very own potato pot to learn to care for and continue to nurture at home.
Dates: March 15 – 19 & March – 22 – 26
Times: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Ages: 5 – 12 years (school age)
Fee: $180/child
Registration: Online below or call 250 479 6162
March 15-19
March 22-26

ONLINE: Cannabis for the Home Grower
2021-03-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Now Online via zoom
Tuesday, March 9 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Instructor: Jo Wyld
Learn the basics of growing Cannabis for personal use with college instructor, Jo Wyld. This workshop will cover cannabis species and strains, how cannabis is used, starting from seed or clone, considerations and methods for growing outdoors or indoors, common pests and disease, harvesting and relevant legislation.
Register Online

Hellebore Sale
2021-03-08 09:00 - 15:00 | Online
THE SALE IS NOW CLOSED
Thank-you for your support!
Due to an increase of COVID-19 cases in our community, The Gardens at HCP's annual Hellebore Sale will now take place online. We know this is a last-minute change and apologize for any confusion. The following information replaces what was recently published in our eNews.
Here is the updated plan:
* HCP's 2021 Hellebore Sale will begin at 9:00am PT on Monday, March 8th.
* Plants must be purchased online or over the phone with Visa or Mastercard. There are no plants for sale in person and we are closed to the public Monday-Wednesday.
* There is a minimum order of $20.
* After you've completed your order, we will phone you to schedule a pickup appointment on Tuesday, March 9th. We are not able to offer delivery. More pickup information below.
* The sale will end at 3:00pm or whenever we sell out. In previous years we have sold out in under an hour, so set your alarm clock!
* We are still confirming our inventory and will not be able to publish a plant list in advance. The online store will show everything we have at 9:00am PT on Monday, March 8th.
Here are some tips to help you get everything on your list:
* Due to extremely limited quantities, it is possible that some plants will sell out while you are still shopping, even if they are in your basket. Please process your order quickly. Your order is not complete until the payment goes through.
* HCP Members receive a 10% discount on all plant purchases. You need to be logged in to receive the discount. If you haven't logged into our website before, you will need to reset your password. It is a good idea to log in this weekend and check the status of your membership so that you don't lose any time on Monday morning.
* If you would like to purchase a new membership or renew an expired membership, please do so this weekend (online, over the phone, or in person) so that you don't lose any time on Monday morning. We are open Thursday-Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm and have some gorgeous hellebores on display in the Doris Page Winter Garden!
Pickup appointment information:
* We will phone you to schedule a pickup appointment. Pickup appointments will be scheduled on Tuesday, March 9th between 10:00am-3:00pm.
* If you are sick or required to isolate, you must stay home and arrange someone else to pick up your plants. Let us know so we have both names on the order.
* Pickup will be at our Gate #4 on Quayle Rd, not the main parking lot. Look for the big chainlink fence and a staff member in a bright safety vest. They will let you in the gate and show you where to park.
* To maintain physical distancing, please stay in your vehicle and we will load the plants into your trunk or hatchback. If you are worried about your upholstery, please set out boxes or bags in advance.
* Please do not arrive early or late for your appointment. We have limited parking spaces and are organizing orders according to the pickup schedule.
If you have questions about the sale or your account, please email events@hcp.ca or phone the front office at (250) 479-6162. Thank you for your support and understanding!

Online Class: Watercolours with Richard Wong - Celebrating St. Patrick's Day
2021-03-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
ONLINE VIA ZOOM: Watercolours with Richard Wong – Celebrating St. Patrick's Day
Relax, Paint and Connect. Enjoy a lovely learning experience online where you can relax, have some fun, paint and connect with others while learning how to create beautiful watercolours on Japanese art paper. You will receive tips on how to improve your painting, and you will be guided each step of the way, putting theory into practice as you follow and paint after each step is demonstrated.
Saturday, March 6 – 1:00pm - 3:00pm (PST)
Participant Fee: $20 per screen
Supplies: Richard will email participants with a supply list. Supplies can be purchased by participants or kits can be purchased directly from Richard for $75.
Register online below or call 250 479 6162
Register Online
ONLINE CLASS INFORMATION
Who can participate?:
Classes are adult and family oriented, suitable for adults and families with an interest in learning how to create lovely watercolours. All levels are welcome, including absolute beginners. Moms, Dads, Grandparents and children are encouraged to paint together within households in front of one screen, all included in one tuition. Families with younger children should have an adult present to guide them.
How to register:
Participants can register online using the links below or call 250 479 6162.
How much does it cost?:
$20 per screen plus supplies, so the whole family can participate!
What supplies do I need?:
Participants will receive a welcome package soon after registration. This includes a shopping list, class image, further instructions and zoom invite link.
For those participants who don't want to go shopping for their own supplies, kits may be purchased directly from Richard for contactless pick-up at his home. $75/kit [includes class paint colours, 2 Chinese paint brushes (small, medium), pencil, kneaded eraser, some masa paper, a paint palette, copy of class image]
I don't know how to use Zoom? Can I still join?
Yes! Zoom is free for participants to download. If you have not used Zoom before, then we suggest you do this ahead of time. Your computer will require a mic and camera in order to use this application. For more information or to download Zoom, please visit their website HERE.

CANCELLED: The Backyard Orchard Workshop
2021-03-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Due to the extension of BC provincial health order we are unable to host in-person classes at this time. If you have registered for an in-person class we will be in touch soon with alternate options.
Saturday, March 6 & 13 - 9:00am - 12pm
This workshop is for those serious about cultivating fruit and nuts in an urban space. Ryan Senechal will cover: selection of cultivars, planting, staking & training, soil, nutrients & watering, pruning, plant health & cultural controls, grafting & propagation. The focus will be on apple, cherry, pear, plum, peach, kiwi, Carpathian walnut, butternut, hazelnut, fig, blueberry & raspberry.
HCP Members $90 / Non-Members $110

Zoom Class: Watercolours with Richard Wong – Seahorse
2021-02-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
ONLINE VIA ZOOM: Watercolours with Richard Wong – Seahorse
Relax, Paint and Connect. Enjoy a lovely learning experience online where you can relax, have some fun, paint and connect with others while learning how to create beautiful watercolours on Japanese art paper. You will receive tips on how to improve your painting, and you will be guided each step of the way, putting theory into practice as you follow and paint after each step is demonstrated.
Thursday, February 25 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm (PST)
Register online HERE or by calling 250 479 6162
Participant Fee: $20
Supplies: Richard will email participants with a supply list. Supplies can be purchased by participants or kits can be purchased directly from Richard for $75.
ONLINE CLASS INFORMATION
Who can participate?:
Classes are adult and family oriented, suitable for adults and families with an interest in learning how to create lovely watercolours. All levels are welcome, including absolute beginners. Moms, Dads, Grandparents and children are encouraged to paint together within households in front of one screen, all included in one tuition. Families with younger children should have an adult present to guide them.
How to register:
Participants can register online using the links below or call 250 479 6162.
How much does it cost?:
$20 per screen plus supplies, so the whole family can participate!
What supplies do I need?:
Participants will receive a welcome package soon after registration. This includes a shopping list, class image, further instructions and zoom invite link.
For those participants who don't want to go shopping for their own supplies, kits may be purchased directly from Richard for contactless pick-up at his home. $75/kit [includes class paint colours, 2 Chinese paint brushes (small, medium), pencil, kneaded eraser, some masa paper, a paint palette, copy of class image]
I don't know how to use Zoom? Can I still join?
Yes! Zoom is free for participants to download. If you have not used Zoom before, then we suggest you do this ahead of time. Your computer will require a mic and camera in order to use this application. For more information or to download Zoom, please visit their website HERE.

ONLINE: The Ethics of Wild Harvesting
2021-02-23 18:30 - 20:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
ONLINE VIA ZOOM
Wild harvesting of plant material for food, medicine or craft can be a great way to interact with nature. However, care must be taken to ensure plants are harvested in a sustainable way that promotes that continued survival of wild populations. Through the lens of 5 commonly available wild plants this class will discuss plant usage and sustainable harvesting methodologies. We will also consider locations for harvesting, invasive species, and ecological impacts of human disturbance. Resources to support an ethical wild harvesting practice will be provided.
Class Fee $25/screen
Register online below or call 250 479 6162
Register Online
Instructor Bio: Latifa Pelletier-Ahmed
Latifa Pelletier-Ahmed is a herbalist, botanist, wild forager and educator. She is a former faculty member at Pacific Rim College in Victoria, BC and is qualified with an MSc in Herbal Medicine from London (UK), and a BSc in Botany from the University of Calgary. She is the co-owner of ALCLA Native Plants, a native plant nursery based in Calgary, AB, Treaty 7 Territory. She is also the founder of Latifa's Herbs which offers sliding-scale herbal medicine services, as well as workshops, presentations, and consulting regarding the use of edible and medicinal wild plant species.

ONLINE: Cannabis for the Home Grower
2021-02-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Now Online via Zoom
Tuesday, February 23 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Instructor: Jo Wyld
Learn the basics of growing Cannabis for personal use with college instructor, Jo Wyld. This workshop will cover cannabis species and strains, how cannabis is used, starting from seed or clone, considerations and methods for growing outdoors or indoors, common pests and disease, harvesting and relevant legislation.
HCP Members $60 / Non-Members $70
Register Online

CANCELLED: Basket Weaving with Rush and Soft Materials
2021-02-23 09:30 - 16:30 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Due to the extension of the BC provincial health orders we are unable to host in-person classes at this time. Unfortunately this workshop has been cancelled and will be rescheduled to a new date when possible. If you have already registered, please check your email for more information on refunds or rescheduling. Contact communityed@hcp.ca if you have any questions.
We will explore weaving baskets with soft materials such as rush, sedge and flower leaves such as iris and daylily leaves. These materials are lovely to weave with and offer the opportunity to explore various twining patterns. Shaping soft twined baskets can be done with or without molds and both options will be presented. The ancient skill of making cordage will also be explored. Discussion will cover the identification of useful plants you might find in the garden, sustainable harvest practices and preparation for weaving.
Tool list: scissors, ruler, cotton string, spray bottle, an old towel.
HCP Members $120 / Non Members $140
Instructor Bio: Joan Carrigan
Joan Carrigan is a full time basketmaker and basketry teacher living on Salt Spring Island, BC. Over the past 25 years, her passion for baskets has led her to study, travel and explore many different techniques and materials within the medium. Joan studied Fine Art and Art History at the University of Guelph and her love of history has fuelled her research in traditional techniques. Her background in fine art has fuelled her enthusiasm for the sculptural and creative potentials that the medium offers. Her inspiration comes from the plant materials she respectfully harvests from nature. Joan's work has been exhibited nationally and internationally. Joan teaches extensively both close to home and in Europe and finds this to be a very rewarding aspect of her career.

SEED STARTING for KIDS (KIT+VIDEO)
2021-02-20 00:00 - 2021-06-20 00:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Growing vegetables from seed is a fun way for children to become self reliant and aware of their own food security. This class includes the introduction to growing 6 different cool weather crops from seed, their maintenance and replanting information. Participants will learn about the best soils to use for starting seeds, how to water, when to harden off and how to plan for successive crops. Participants will take home a tray with their planted seeds and the potential to fill a small garden or several containers with seasonal vegetables.
*Family members are welcome to participate (in the safety of your home) for a virtual session which can be accessed at your convenience and an instruction sheet the workshop. Our take-home kits will be prepared as they are ordered and a pick- up date assigned for safe distribution.
Age: 6 years +
Fee: $20/child members, $25/child non-members
Take-home kits are the same price as in person workshop.
Registration: Online below or call 250 479 6162
Register Online

Outdoor Fairy Gardens (KIT+VIDEO)
2021-02-20 00:00 - 2021-06-20 00:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Using a selection of winter hardy plants, we will create an outdoor fairy garden for your deck, your balcony or garden. We will discuss winter hardy plants and how to grow them in small containers. These miniature gardens will provide a fun reason to move your child's play out of doors this season and makes a great destination to check on during the spring and summer too!
*Family members are welcome to participate (in the safety of your home) for a virtual session which can be accessed at your convenience and an instruction sheet the workshop. Our take-home kits will be prepared as they are ordered and a pick- up date assigned for safe distribution.
Age: 5+ years (under 7 with an adult)
Fee: $20/child members, $25/child non-members
Take-home kits are the same price as in person workshop
Register online or call 250 479 6162.
Register Online

Tea Cup Fairy Gardens (KIT+VIDEO)
2021-02-20 00:00 - 2021-06-20 00:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
The mystique of having fairies in our gardens has us all intrigued! Learn how to incorporate tiny plants and elements of design into these little gardens for indoor use. We will explore the needs of plants and how to care for them in a miniature setting while providing a magical place for wee garden visitors! WARNING: These can be addictive and SO FUN to create. Parents are welcome to attend.
*Family members are welcome to participate (in the safety of your home) for a virtual session which can be accessed at your convenience and an instruction sheet the workshop. Our take-home kits will be prepared as they are ordered and a pick- up date assigned for safe distribution.
Age: 5 years + (under 7 years accompanied by an adult)
Fee: $20/child members, $25/non-members
Take-home kits are the same price as in person workshop.
Register online or call 250 479 6162.
Register Online

Terrarium Gardens for Kids (KIT+VIDEO)
2021-02-20 00:00 - 2021-06-20 00:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Get creative as you learn about the needs of little plants and what better place to grow them than in an upcycled glass container. Bring along a glass bowl, vase, jar or other container and see what you can create! (containers up to 20 cm in size). Participants will learn about maintaining a tropical plants garden, including propagation and restoration in this workshop. If you have attended a terrarium garden workshop with us before, consider bringing along your earlier version for a makeover. An adult must accompany children under 7 years of age. You provide the glass container and we provide the rest. Anyone from your household is welcome to share your screen!
*Family members are welcome to participate (in the safety of your home) for a virtual session which can be accessed at your convenience and an instruction sheet the workshop. Our take-home kits will be prepared as they are ordered and a pick- up date assigned for safe distribution.

Age: 5+ years (under 7 with an adult)
Fee: $20/screen/$25/non-members screen
(Workshop kits are included in price)
Register online or call 250 479 6162.
Register Online

PRO-D DAY CAMPS
2021-02-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
PRO-D DAY CAMPS
Join us for an outdoor garden experience where we take on seasonal gardening tasks and activities in our very own JMG Garden. There are also opportunities to explore the vast wilderness areas to experience the natural systems that keep our gardens growing, as well as garden arts and crafts and more. Limit: 15
Dates: February 12; April 19; April 23; May 14; May 21
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Age: 5 - 12 years (school age)
Fee: $40/child
Registration: Online or by phone 250 479 6162
February 12
April 19
April 23
May 14
May 21

Zoom Class: Watercolours with Richard Wong – Nuthatch
2021-02-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
ONLINE VIA ZOOM: Watercolours with Richard Wong – Nuthatch
Relax, Paint and Connect. Enjoy a lovely learning experience online where you can relax, have some fun, paint and connect with others while learning how to create beautiful watercolours on Japanese art paper. You will receive tips on how to improve your painting, and you will be guided each step of the way, putting theory into practice as you follow and paint after each step is demonstrated.
Thursday, February 4 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm (PST)
Register online HERE or by calling 250 479 6162
Participant Fee: $20
Supplies: Richard will email participants with a supply list. Supplies can be purchased by participants or kits can be purchased directly from Richard for $75.
ONLINE CLASS INFORMATION
Who can participate?:
Classes are adult and family oriented, suitable for adults and families with an interest in learning how to create lovely watercolours. All levels are welcome, including absolute beginners. Moms, Dads, Grandparents and children are encouraged to paint together within households in front of one screen, all included in one tuition. Families with younger children should have an adult present to guide them.
How to register:
Participants can register online using the links below or call 250 479 6162.
How much does it cost?:
$20 per screen plus supplies, so the whole family can participate!
What supplies do I need?:
Participants will receive a welcome package soon after registration. This includes a shopping list, class image, further instructions and zoom invite link.
For those participants who don't want to go shopping for their own supplies, kits may be purchased directly from Richard for contactless pick-up at his home. $75/kit [includes class paint colours, 2 Chinese paint brushes (small, medium), pencil, kneaded eraser, some masa paper, a paint palette, copy of class image]
I don't know how to use Zoom? Can I still join?
Yes! Zoom is free for participants to download. If you have not used Zoom before, then we suggest you do this ahead of time. Your computer will require a mic and camera in order to use this application. For more information or to download Zoom, please visit their website HERE.

Fairy Garden Furnishings Workshop (KIT+VIDEO)
2021-02-01 13:00 - 2021-06-20 15:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
FAIRY GARDEN FURNISHINGS WORKSHOP (KIT + VIDEO)
Are you looking for ways to create your own Fairy Garden outdoors and furnishing it or to increase an existing garden. Join us for this creative activity time to build chairs, ladders, and other furnishings for your wee garden inhabitants. Use them in an existing garden or learn to create one or more garden rooms with them. Explore plants, natural materials and methods to create a whimsical setting in your garden or in containers. Parents/guardians are welcome to stay and participate.
*Family members are welcome to participate (in the safety of your home) for a virtual session which can be accessed at your convenience and an instruction sheet the workshop. Our take-home kits will be prepared as they are ordered and a pick- up date assigned for safe distribution.
Age: 5 years + (under 7 years accompanied by an adult)
Fee: $20/child members, $25/non-members
Take-home kits are the same price as in person workshop.
Register online or call 250 479 6162.
Register Online

Plant Identification and Culture Classes
2021-01-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
with Diane Pierce

Learn so much about plants with Diane Pierce, expert gardener, designer and writer. Diane will introduce you to 25 new plants in each session. You will learn Latin & common names, plant descriptions, cultural requirements, general maintenance and landscape uses. This is an ongoing course & can be joined at any time, all year long, one Saturday a month. Classes will be held in person when possible or otherwise via zoom. Masks required for in-person classes.
Note that 12 packs of classes are no longer available to purchase in 2021. Those purchased in 2020 will be honoured.
HCP Members $35.00 per session
Non-Members $45.00 per session
To register, call 250 479 6162 or register online below
2021 Dates:
Saturdays - 1pm - 4pm:
May 15 (Via Zoom)
May Registration
June 19 (Venue tbc)
June Registration
July 17 (Venue tbc)
July Registration
August 21 (Government House Field Trip)
August Registration
September 11 (Venue tbc)
September Registration
October 16 (via zoom)
October Registration
November 20 (in person at HCP with Jane Tice)
November Registration
December 4 (in person at HCP with Jane Tice)
December Registration

Zoom Class: Watercolours with Richard Wong – Pears
2021-01-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
ONLINE VIA ZOOM: Watercolours with Richard Wong – Pears
Relax, Paint and Connect. Enjoy a lovely learning experience online where you can relax, have some fun, paint and connect with others while learning how to create beautiful watercolours on Japanese art paper. You will receive tips on how to improve your painting, and you will be guided each step of the way, putting theory into practice as you follow and paint after each step is demonstrated.
Thursday, January 14 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm (PST)
Register online HERE or by calling 250 479 6162
Participant Fee: $20 per screen
Supplies: Richard will email participants with a supply list. Supplies can be purchased by participants or kits can be purchased directly from Richard for $75.
ONLINE CLASS INFORMATION
Who can participate?:
Classes are adult and family oriented, suitable for adults and families with an interest in learning how to create lovely watercolours. All levels are welcome, including absolute beginners. Moms, Dads, Grandparents and children are encouraged to paint together within households in front of one screen, all included in one tuition. Families with younger children should have an adult present to guide them.
How to register:
Participants can register online using the links below or call 250 479 6162.
How much does it cost?:
$20 per screen plus supplies, so the whole family can participate!
What supplies do I need?:
Participants will receive a welcome package soon after registration. This includes a shopping list, class image, further instructions and zoom invite link.
For those participants who don't want to go shopping for their own supplies, kits may be purchased directly from Richard for contactless pick-up at his home. $75/kit [includes class paint colours, 2 Chinese paint brushes (small, medium), pencil, kneaded eraser, some masa paper, a paint palette, copy of class image]
I don't know how to use Zoom? Can I still join?
Yes! Zoom is free for participants to download. If you have not used Zoom before, then we suggest you do this ahead of time. Your computer will require a mic and camera in order to use this application. For more information or to download Zoom, please visit their website HERE.

Gardens Reopen
2021-01-14 10:00 - 16:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
The Gardens are open Thursdays - Sundays starting on January 14th - 10am - 4pm.
Please check our website if we have snowy conditions as we may be closed on those days.

Holiday Closure
2020-12-19 10:00 - 2021-01-13 16:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
The Gardens will be closed on Saturday December 19 and re-open on Thursday, January 14 - 10am - 4pm.
We look forward to seeing you again in the new year. Until then have a safe and happy festive season.

Advanced Pruning
2020-11-08 10:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Sundays, November 8 & 15 - 10am - 1pm
Instructor: Ryan Senechal
Are you a hands-on gardener hesitant to prune small trees and shrubs in fear of injuring or undesirably altering them? This course with certified arborist Ryan Senechal will give you the skills you need to successfully prune your garden. In 2 sessions, basic pruning techniques and advanced strategies will be reviewed and applied to teach you how to achieve desirable structure, reduced maintenance & long term plant health in your garden. Your confidence and comfort will grow as you observe, learn, and practice proper pruning techniques and common mistakes to avoid. This is an outdoor workshop, please dress accordingly and bring your secateurs, all other equipment will be supplied.
HCP Members $90/Non Members $110
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Advanced Pruning
2020-11-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Saturday, November 7 & 14 - 10am - 1pm
Instructor: Ryan Senechal
Are you a hands-on gardener hesitant to prune small trees and shrubs in fear of injuring or undesirably altering them? This course with certified arborist Ryan Senechal will give you the skills you need to successfully prune your garden. In 2 sessions, basic pruning techniques and advanced strategies will be reviewed and applied to teach you how to achieve desirable structure, reduced maintenance & long term plant health in your garden. Your confidence and comfort will grow as you observe, learn, and practice proper pruning techniques and common mistakes to avoid. This is an outdoor workshop, please dress accordingly and bring your secateurs, all other equipment will be supplied.
HCP Members $90/Non Members $110
Register online below or call 250 479 6162
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Random Bird's Nest Baskets Workshop
2020-11-03 09:30 - 16:30 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Random weave is one of Joan's favourite styles of baskets. The structure is beautiful reminding one of bird's nests. It is strong, durable and lends itself to sculptural forms on both small and large scale. We will discuss and cover several ways of approaching this technique. Our base material will be round reed along with a selection of Joan's favourite vines and branches that can be used. A tour of the garden to discuss other possible plants for this technique may result in other materials we can incorporate into our baskets.
Tool list: sharp secateurs, an old towel, 5”-6” cable ties and/or long twist ties, flat piece of cardboard no smaller then 15” square (basically the side of a large box will do fine)
HCP Members $120 / Non Members $140
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Instructor Bio: Joan Carrigan
Joan Carrigan is a full time basketmaker and basketry teacher living on Salt Spring Island, BC. Over the past 25 years, her passion for baskets has led her to study, travel and explore many different techniques and materials within the medium. Joan studied Fine Art and Art History at the University of Guelph and her love of history has fueled her research in traditional techniques. Her background in fine art has fueled her enthusiasm for the sculptural and creative potentials that the medium offers. Her inspiration comes from the plant materials she respectfully harvests from nature. Joan's work has been exhibited nationally and internationally. Joan teaches extensively both close to home and in Europe and finds this to be a very rewarding aspect of her career.

Plant Identification & Culture Workshops
2020-10-31 13:00 - 16:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Saturday, October 31 - 1pm - 4pm
Saturday, November 21 - 1pm - 4pm
Sunday - December 13 - 1pm - 4pm

Instructor: Diane Pierce
Learn all about plants with Diane Pierce, expert gardener, designer and writer. Diane will introduce you to 25 new plants in each session. You will learn Latin & common names, plant descriptions, cultural requirements, general maintenance and landscape uses. This is an ongoing course & can be joined at any time, all year long, one Saturday a month.

HCP Members $35.00 per session
or $350 for 12 sessions
Non-Members $45.00 per session
or $450 for 12 sessions

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Hawk - Watercolour Workshop with Richard Wong
2020-10-29 12:30 - 15:30 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Thursday, October 29 - 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Please join Richard for a lovely safe day of art Thurs, Oct 29 starting at 12:30pm! Admission to the Gardens is included, so consider bringing a lunch to enjoy in the Garden before heading over to the Pavilion to learn how to paint the “Red-tailed Hawk” on Japanese art paper. Everyone is welcome. Beginners are especially encouraged. Richard's classes frequently sell out so early registration is recommended.
Richard's classes are also fun, relaxed and fully supported within a safe learning environment. The HCP is committed to providing a safe learning environment. We will use overhead projection, individual tables, physical distancing and masks where needed to ensure that safety standards for Covid are met.
Richard Wong is a local professional wildlife artist with international credentials. His art is popular. His classes are fun. Learn more about Richard: www.richardwongwatercolors.ca
Class Fee: $55.00 (includes workshop, art supplies and Garden admission)
Call 250 479 6162 to register or register online below.
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Richard Wong, Artist Statement & Biography
“How I Became A Wildlife Artist”

This great adventure of mine started fairly innocently.
I spent a glorious 25 years with the provincial government of British Columbia working in finance and policy (Ministry of Environment). During that time, I came to appreciate our wildlife and natural environment, all so delicately balanced! Then it came time to retire. So I did.
My life as a wildlife artist started soon thereafter. With time on my hands, and a Christmas gift of art supplies (from my wonderful spouse), I enrolled in art classes (2010). First it was traditional watercolor classes. Then it was Chinese brush lessons. I soon discovered Japanese art paper, and my career (second) as a professional wildlife artist began. Learning to paint, especially watercolor, allows me to capture the very essence of wildlife and nature like no other medium. Much of our wildlife is affected to the point where we are losing them rapidly. So I do what I can to spread this message of awareness: to paint and capture our wildlife in beautiful, vibrant watercolors; to teach others how to do this; and along the way, to engage and connect people and communities through my love of art. This love has taken me to Australia and the United States, where I've taught, presented and shown my work (Watercolor on Japanese Art Paper). I now paint (professionally), teach and sell from my lovely home base in Victoria, BC, Canada.
Wishing everyone a very lovely journey as we embark on yet another wildlife/art adventure full of wonder, excitement and discovery!
Sincerely,
Richard Wong
Professional Wildlife Artist
Watercolor on Japanese Art Paper

International Bat Week (October 24 - 31)
2020-10-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
BAT INTERPRETIVE WALK
Join the Habitat Acquisition Trust (HAT) on a walk-through HCP's natural areas and learn about our native and at-risk bat populations. Learn about the important role these animals play in our ecosystems and how you can enhance bat habitat close to home. There will also be a BAT Scavenger Hunt to challenge your bat knowledge through the gardens.
Date: Saturday, October 24, 2020
Time: 11am - 12pm
Age: Families (up to 4 each) TOTAL of 24 participants
Fee: By donation to Habitat Acquisition Trust's bat conservation programs
If registration is brisk and we reach our limit of 24 participants (we can only hope) that a second time would be added for another 1 hour session.
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
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Willow Chair Workshop
2020-10-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
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 techniques. Learn how to make a square frame from pieces of alder & work with different sizes of willow to create your chair. All tools will be provided.
This class requires previous building experience or a helper from your household. The fees cover two participants making one chair together.
HCP Members $250 / Non Members $275
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