Backyard Beekeeping Workshop: The First Year

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

With Gordon Mackay The interest and popularity of this wonderful craft is increasing every year. It is very important to become familiarized with the hive and the honey bee before you get your bees to maximize your chance of success.  This workshop will focus on the beginner beekeeper who is planning on setting up a […]

Golden Spruce Dedication Ceremony with Film Screening

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

The Gardens at HCP is getting a piece of BC history. A tree propagated from the original Golden Spruce from Haida Gwaii will be planted in the Gardens on October 4th. The public is invited to a dedication ceremony at 1 pm following by a reception and screening of the film "Hadwin's Judgement" which is […]

Kids Garden Club

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

Once a month we meet for seasonal gardening activities in our very own JMG Garden Plot! Our growing season starts early, and there is always lots to do!! When the weather is not quite ideal, we can work indoors to start seeds, learn to propagate plants, plan our home gardens, build trellising, and lots more. […]

Stepping Stone Workshop

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

Come to the Gardens at the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific to learn to create a beautiful garden path that will add art to your home garden. Concrete, stones, gems, shells, and hands will be used to create a lasting impression! Parents/Guardians are asked to stay for the duration of the workshop. Date: Saturday, October […]

Herbs for Immune Health Workshop

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

with Lily Fawn The Fall and Winter brings on the cold and flu season. This workshop introduces medicinal herbs that are effective for boosting the immune system, treating colds naturally and speeding up recovery time. Building a natural home medicine chest is a good starting point from which to explore the uses of natural medicines […]

Pesticide Applicator Certificate Course

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

Pesticide Applicator's Certificate Course (Landscape General Category): Course: October 14 and 15, 2017 Exam: October 16, 2017 Course: Saturday + Sunday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Exam: Monday 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Location: The Gardens at HCP Cost: $400 including textbooks and exam fees Cost without books: $280 To sign up: Phone our office at 250-479-3210, […]

Pesticide Applicator Certificate Course

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

Pesticide Applicator's Certificate Course (Landscape General Category): Course: October 14 and 15, 2017 Exam: October 16, 2017 Course: Saturday + Sunday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Exam: Monday 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Location: The Gardens at HCP Cost: $400 including textbooks and exam fees Cost without books: $280 To sign up: Phone our office at 250-479-3210, […]

Pesticide Applicator Certificate Exam

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

Pesticide Applicator's Certificate Course (Landscape General Category): Course: October 14 and 15, 2017 Exam: October 16, 2017 Course: Saturday + Sunday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Exam: Monday 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Location: The Gardens at HCP Cost: $400 including textbooks and exam fees Cost without books: $280 Cost for exam only: $110 To sign up: […]

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Pro-D Day Camp

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

NEW for the 2017/18 school year! This fun and active garden program is modeled after our popular JMG Garden Camps held in The Gardens at HCP. Our program features lots of seasonal gardening activities, nature and crafts to keep the most avid young gardeners growing! Dates: October 20, November 24, February 23, & April 20 […]

Hopi Style Wicker Tray Workshop

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

with Joan Carrigan Learn the art of basket weaving with Joan Carrigan, experienced instructor and artist. In this workshop, we will be weaving a beautiful tray inspired by the Hopi trays of the Southwest. The unique start and the sturdy structure with colour and pattern options, offer the participant the opportunity to complete a unique […]