Tea Cup Fairy Gardens (KIT+VIDEO)

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, 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!  […]

Outdoor Fairy Gardens (KIT+VIDEO)

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, 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 […]

SEED STARTING for KIDS (KIT+VIDEO)

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, 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, […]

CANCELLED: Basket Weaving with Rush and Soft Materials

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, 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 [email protected] if […]

ONLINE: Cannabis for the Home Grower

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, 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 […]

ONLINE: The Ethics of Wild Harvesting

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, 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 […]

Zoom Class: Watercolours with Richard Wong – Seahorse

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, 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 […]

CANCELLED: The Backyard Orchard Workshop

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, 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 […]

Online Class: Watercolours with Richard Wong – Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day

Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, 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 […]

Hellebore Sale

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 […]