Willow Chair Workshop

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

with 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 a square frame from pieces of alder […]

Grow your Own Cut Flower Garden Workshop – Summer

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

with Eiddwen Thomas The Summer workshop is part of a seasonal four part series on Grow Your Own Cut Flower Garden. Each class can be taken on its own or as part of the series. In the glorious month of June you will learn about what can be cut now from your garden. The instructor […]

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Stories in the Shade (Youth Programs)

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

STORIES IN THE SHADE is a bi-weekly story time designed around a theme that explores subjects such as gardens, bugs, and nature through stories and related crafts. Children under 5 years must be accompanied by an adult. Date Tuesday, July 3, 17, 31, August 14    Time: 10:00 am – 10:45 am     Cost: $5/child, free admission for an accompanying adult             Ages:2+ years […]

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Nature Around Us Walk and Talk (Youth Programs)

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

NATURE AROUND US is a Walk & Talk session geared to the exploration of plants, insects and diversity in the gardens. Participants will tour the gardens at HCP as they discover more about the natural world around them. Date: Tuesday, July 3, 17, 31, August 14     Time: 11:00 am – 11:45 am  Cost: $5/child, free admission for an accompanying adult     Ages: 5+ […]

Create a Fairy Garden Workshop (Youth Programs)

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

CREATE A FAIRY GARDEN This session begins with an enchanted walk through the Gardens at HCP. Participants will collect natural materials on the walk to use in the creation of their own take home Fairy Garden. They will have a chance to explore a variety of materials such as clay, moss, and twigs. Parents/guardians are […]

Science in the Garden – Pond Life (Youth Programs)

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

SCIENCE IN THE GARDEN – NEW! POND LIFE Join the fun of investigating what is living in a pond. When you have the means to magnify drops of pond water, you can explore a different world. Movement is in 3D. Breathing is under water. The life is alien-looking. Each participant will take home a kit of […]

JMG Summer Camps

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. […]

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. […]

Terrarium Garden Workshop (Youth Programs)

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

TERRARIUM GARDEN WORKSHOP Explore the amazing world of plants, how they grow and what you need to know to build and maintain your own miniature indoor garden. Participants are invited to bring along a glass container to transform (a great upcycle activity with an open glass container 20cm or less). Plants and other materials will […]

Science in the Garden – Microscopy in the Garden (Youth Programs)

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

SCIENCE IN THE GARDEN – NEW! MICROSCOPY IN THE GARDEN So much of the life of a garden is microscopic. Even within the plants, pollen is unique to a species. Looking at different leaves and petals under a microscope will give the artist in you much inspiration. Leaf litter has a whole ecosystem of its own. […]