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Stories in the Garden

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

Join us at the gardens for our bi-weekly storytime designed for our youngest gardeners. Each program centres around a theme that explores subjects such as gardens, pollinators, vegetable growing, and other environmental themes through stories, garden activities and related crafts. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. For further information, please contact: [email protected] Dates: […]

Fall Plant Sale

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

Saturday, September 22 from 9 am – 4 pm each day. Many unique plants are propagated from the gardens. 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 […]

Houseplant Care 101

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

with Sarah Scott This crash course on houseplant care will get you one step closer to an indoor jungle! Learn how to care for various tropicals, succulents and tillandsias, how to choose the right plant, proper watering techniques, soil health, repotting, fertilizing, plant stress and pests, troubleshooting and more! This engaging, hands-on workshop will leave […]

Gathering Basket Workshop

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

With Joan Carrigan Learn to create a gathering basket with expert Joan Carrigan.   A gathering basket is a very sturdy rectangular splint woven basket with a wooden handle.  It has an attractive check weave pattern and is a basket ready to be put to use for shopping, garden produce, garden tools, storage etc. This course is […]

Fairy Garden Workshop

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

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

Art of Bonsai- Advanced Class

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

with Mark Paterson Do you have a bonsai tree and are not sure what to do with it?  You are not alone! Join Mark Paterson and learn to trim your tree and create a 2 year plan for your bonsai so you can understand the yearly rhythms of the art and get the most out of your […]

Herb Crafts Workshop

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

HERB CRAFTS Do you enjoy the natural fragrances of the garden as you harvest fresh herbs? Would you like to create some personal use products for your home? Using fresh and dried herbs along with essential oils, we will make some bath balms, salts and other products with just a few garden and household ingredients. *All materials […]

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Professional Development Day 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. […]

Pesticide Applicator Course

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

Pesticide Applicator's Certificate Course (Landscape General Category): Course: October 27 and 28, 2018 Exam: October 29, 2018 Course: Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Exam: Monday 6:00 - 9:00pm Location: The Gardens at HCP Cost: $400 including textbooks and exam fees Cost without books: $280* (*The required books have recently changed and you […]