Horticulture Centre of the Pacific

ECO CRAFTS
2019-07-16 13:00 - 14:30 (America/Vancouver) | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Do you ever wonder how to reduce, reuse, and repurpose household items into new products? Bring along an old tee shirt to make a fabric tote bag to take your goods home in. Then create some amazing other items using household items.
Ages: 6+ years
Fee: $15/child
Call: 250-479-6162

JMG Summer Camp
2019-07-08 09:00 - 2019-07-12 16:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, 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. It is perfectly suited to Afterschool Childcare Programs, 4-H, Home School groups, or any number of interest groups as a program enhancement. If you are interested in having a JMG program at your school, recreation centre, home school group, or other, please contact our School and Youth Programs Coordinator at youthprograms@hcp.ca

At HCP we have been offering this international, licensed program since 2005. See our list of upcoming JMG Camps below, including JMG Pro-D Day Camps, Spring Break Camps, Summer full and part day camps. This program is facilitated by Victoria Master Gardeners Association members.

SUMMER CAMPS (JMG and Garden Arts)
Dates: July 8 -12 (JMG full days), July 22 – 26 (Garden Arts half days),
August 6 - 9 (JMG full days), 2019
Times: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (full days), 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (half days)
Cost: $180/5 day camps, $145/4 day camps, $95/5 half day camps
Ages: 5 ½ years – 12 years
Registration: register at Saanich Recreation (250-475-7600)

Paint and Picnic Nights - Wild Landscapes
2019-07-03 17:30 - 19:30 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
All skill levels welcome. Bring along your picnic dinner and enjoy a night of creativity at the Gardens. Call to register - 250 479 6162.

Picnic in the Gardens
2019-07-03 17:00 - 20:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
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The Gardens at HCP is extending our hours every second Wednesday night starting June 5. We encourage families and friends to come and enjoy a lovely picnic on our grounds. Admission is by donation between 5 and 8 pm. Bring your own dinner and find a bench or lawn to enjoy your meal while enjoying the sounds of a local musician. Local arts vendors will be onsite and you can browse through their selection of goods or visit the Master Gardener booth with your garden related questions. Our plant sale area has a lovely selection of plants propagated by our volunteers from our garden and you might find a leafy friend to take home with you.The event will be posted on Facebook, please share amongst your friends. We encourage you to bring your sketch book, guitar, outdoor games - it will be a wonderful evening.
July 3 we welcome the Wayne Alleman & Mario Milat as our musical entertainment. Their music can be described Acoustic Brazilian Jazz.
If you would like to explore your creative talents during picnic night, consider signing up for a Paint and Picnic class with local artist Rose Cowles. Classes run from 5:30pm – 7:30pm. No experience required, all levels welcome, but spaces are limited. Call us to register and hold your spot – 250 479 6162. This is a great activity to do as a group.

2019 Picnic Dates Wednesdays, 5pm - 8pm June 5 June 19 July 3 July 17 July 31August 14 August 28
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Stories in the Shade
2019-07-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, 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: youthprograms@hcp.ca
Dates: July 2, 16, 30, August 13
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Cost: $5/child, free admission for an accompanying adult
Ages:2+ years (designed for younger children, however, siblings are welcome)
Call to register: 250-479-6162

Pesticide Applicator Exam
2019-06-28 08:30 - 11:30 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Pesticide Applicator Certificate Course (Landscape General Category):
Course: June 26 and 27, 2019
Exam: June 28, 2019
Course: Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Exam: Friday 8:30am - 11:30am
Location: The Gardens at HCP
Course Cost: $400 including textbooks and exam fees
Exam Only Cost: $110
To sign up: Phone our office at 250-479-3210, or email collegeadmin@hcp.ca.
Full payment is required with registration.

Pesticide Applicator Course
2019-06-27 08:30 - 16:00, 2019-06-26 08:30 - 16:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Pesticide Applicator Certificate Course (Landscape General Category):
Course: June 26 and 27, 2019
Exam: June 28, 2019
Course: Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Exam: Friday 8:30am - 11:30am
Location: The Gardens at HCP
Cost: $400 including textbooks and exam fees
Cost without books: $280*
(*The required books have recently changed and you must have the correct two books for the course. Please contact us to determine if your books are current.)
To sign up: Phone our office at 250-479-3210, or email collegeadmin@hcp.ca.
Full payment is required with registration.

Paint and Picnic Nights - Chickadees
2019-06-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada

Picnic in the Gardens
2019-06-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
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The Gardens at HCP is extending our hours every second Wednesday night starting June 5. We encourage families and friends to come and enjoy a lovely picnic on our grounds. Admission is by donation between 5 and 8 pm. Bring your own dinner and find a bench or lawn to enjoy your meal while enjoying the sounds of a local musician. Local arts vendors will be onsite and you can browse through their selection of goods or visit the Master Gardener booth with your garden related questions. Our plant sale area has a lovely selection of plants propagated by our volunteers from our garden and you might find a leafy friend to take home with you. The event will be posted on Facebook, please share amongst your friends. We encourage you to bring your sketch book, guitar, outdoor games - it will be a wonderful evening.
On June 19 , we welcome Chick Wagon Band as our musical entertainers. To visit their webpage, please click this LINK.
If you would like to explore your creative talents during picnic night, consider signing up for a Paint and Picnic class with local artist Rose Cowles. Classes run from 5:30pm – 7:30pm. No experience required, all levels welcome, but spaces are limited. Call us to register and hold your spot – 250 479 6162. This is a great activity to do as a group.

2019 Picnic Dates Wednesdays, 5pm - 8pmJune 5 June 19 July 3July 17 July 31 August 14 August 28
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Plant drying and mounting workshop
2019-06-15 09:30 - 12:30 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Instructor: Heidi Guest
Combine your love of art and plants in this 2 part workshop series. You will learn how to preserve plants by pressing and drying them, as well as the art of mounting your dried plant to create an actual scientific specimen that is also a beautiful piece of natural art.
HCP Members $65 /Non Members $75
Call 250 479 6162 to register.
Instructor Bio: Instructor Heidi Guest is a botanist and collections manager of the herbarium at the Royal British Columbia Museum. She has worked as an independent botanical consultant and taught plant identification labs at the University of Victoria for several years while also taking care of the UVic herbarium.

Paint and Picnic Nights - Simple Succulents
2019-06-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada

Picnic in the Gardens
2019-06-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
The Gardens at HCP is extending our hours every second Wednesday night starting June 5. We encourage families and friends to come and enjoy a lovely picnic on our grounds. Admission is by donation between 5 and 8 pm. Bring your own dinner and find a bench or lawn to enjoy your meal while enjoying the sounds of a local musician. Visit the Master Gardener booth with your garden related questions. Our plant sale area has a lovely selection of plants propagated by our volunteers from our garden and you might find a leafy friend to take home with you. The event will be posted on Facebook, please share amongst your friends. We encourage you to bring your sketch book, guitar, outdoor games - it will be a wonderful evening.
We look forward to welcoming Jennifer Louise Taylor as our musician for the June 5 Picnic in the Gardens. Her style is best described as west coast folk roots. To get a preview of Jennifer's music, use this link. Jennifer will be performing solo at this event.
If you would like to explore your creative talents during picnic night, consider signing up for a Paint and Picnic class with local artist Rose Cowles. Classes run from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. No experience required, all levels welcome, but spaces are limited. Call us to register and hold your spot - 250 479 6162. This is a great activity to do as a group.

2019 Picnic Dates
Wednesdays, 5pm - 8pm
June 5
June 19
July 3
July 17
July 31
August 14
August 28

FLORAL DESIGN FOR KIDS
2019-06-01 13:00 - 14:30 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Challenge their creativity and inspire their love of flowers and all things grown with a fresh floral design class just for kids! This “make and take” class will teach them the fundamentals of basic floral design using several techniques. They will create a sweet take out box arrangement, utilizing a recyclable eco friendly container and fresh local blooms and foliage. All materials are included.
Date: Saturday, June 1 2019
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Fee: $20/child
Age: 6+ years

Art of Bonsai - Advanced Class
2019-06-01 09:00 - 12:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, 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 tree. Learn the whys and hows of bonsai techniques and when to apply them to your tree specifically. We will help you work on your tree throughout the class and teach you new techniques to keep your tree healthy and beautiful. You will learn from Mark Paterson's expert instructions on maintaining your own tree and from witnessing methods and procedures applied to your classmate's trees as well.
HCP Members $40
Non Members $45
To register, call 250 479 6162

Willow Chair Workshop
2019-05-26 09:00 - 17:00, 2019-04-14 09:00 - 17:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, 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 & work with different sizes of willow to create your chair. All tools will be provided.
HCP Members $250
Non Members $275
To register, call 250 479 6162

Cannabis Basics for the Home Grower
2019-05-18 13:00 - 16:00, 2019-04-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2019-03-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
with 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 $65
To register, call 250 479 6162

Tomato Day
2019-05-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Join us for Tomato Day and choose from a variety of organically grown tomato starts for your veggie garden. Other veggies, including edible flowers, and herbs will be available too.
Free admission to the Gardens during the sale!

Pet Portraits
2019-05-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Pet Portraits - Fundraiser for Albert the Cat
Pet's looking to spoil their moms with the perfect Mother's Day gift need look no further. A professional photograph of their beloved fur baby is the ideal gift for any pet mom.
Professional pet photographer Kirsten Young will be at the HCP on Sunday, May 12 between 10am - 2pm doing pet portrait sessions. The best part is that the funds raised will go to a good cause. Kirsten will be donating all proceeds toAlbert the resident HCP cat. Albert has a serious heart condition and funds raised will go towards his medication and care.
Photographs will be in a studio set up with a floral theme. The cost is $75 for a 15 minute session with Kirsten and one 8 x 10 print. Larger sizes and additional prints can be ordered afterwards.
After a glamorous photo shoot, pets and moms can take a a delightful leashed walk through the Gardens and enjoy the spring blooms. Please don't forget to stop at the front office for a treat. We always love to meet your furry family members.
To book a session with Kirsten, please visit her website for more information www.kirstenyoung.photography

Bonsai for Young Gardeners
2019-05-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
These precious plants have a story to tell. They have been created over many decades, originally in China and Japan. Learn about this amazing history and art form with our local Bonsai expert Mark Paterson in our beautiful Bonsai Garden at HCP. Then begin the process of creating your own bonsai to take home. Plants for bonsai are provided. Bring along your own garden gloves if you prefer (some will be available).
Date: Saturday, May 4 2019
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Cost: $30/Youth
Ages: 8 years – 16 years

Willow Woven Trays
2019-05-04 09:30 - 16:30 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
With Joan Carrigan
Willow is highly valued as a basket making material. We will begin with a discussion about how to grow, harvest and prepare willow for weaving. Different types of trays will be explored including tension and rib style trays. This course offers an introduction to working with willow and your finished work is certain to become favourites center pieces for serving or displaying your fresh produce. Our basketry workshops are popular. Should the class be sold out when you call, please put your name on the waiting list as we may run a second class with enough interest.
Tools to Bring: sharp secateurs/pruners, an old towel.

HCP Members $120
Non Members $140
To register, call 250 479 6162

Spring Plant Sale
2019-04-27 09:00 - 16:00 | BC
Join us on Saturday April 27 & Sunday April 28 for our 2019 Spring Plant Sale. Browse through our selection of unique plants which are propagated from the gardens.
Admissions into the Gardens is free during the Plant Sale and Master Gardeners will be available to answer your questions. All proceeds raised from the plant sale support the development of our not-for-profit teaching gardens.
Click to download the available PLANT LIST.

Earth Day in the Gardens
2019-04-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
What better place to celebrate the planet we call home than in a garden?
Meet and interact with earth-minded community groups, nonprofit organizations, green businesses and more at this, "enviro expo for all things eco!" Admission is free and includes access to our nine acres of demonstration gardens to inspire you, as well as interactive children's activities to engage the next generation of environmental stewards.
In addition to meeting and interacting with organizations at their booths, we'll have some extra fun elements!
- Interact with live critters from the Victoria Bug Zoo and feathered friends from Rent The Chicken!
- Get answers to all your plant and gardening questions from the Victoria Master Gardener Association!
- Hourly door prize draws from Butterfly Gardens, Nezza Naturals, Zero Waste Emporium, Whole Foods, and more!
11:00am Presentation: “Creating Frog-Friendly Spaces in your Backyard or Garden”
Did you know Saanich is home to 8 different amphibian species? We invite you to an exciting workshop with Paige Erickson-McGee, Stewardship Coordinator with HAT to learn more about our local amphibian critters and how to create and enhance ideal habitat elements and native plants for frogs and other native wildlife such as food sources, shelter, and nutrients. There will be a 30-minute presentation in the main event space followed by a 15-minute walk in the gardens.
1:00pm Presentation: "Pollinators and the Importance of Habitat and Native Plants”
Join Jenny Lotz, Staff Ecologist and Outreach Coordinator from Pollinator Partnership on an educational walk through our Native Plants Garden and 3 Bs (Birds Bees Butterflies) Garden! You'll learn about pollinators, basic bee identification, and the importance of habitat and native plants. Please meet outside at the Pollinator Partnership booth to join this 30-minute walk 'n' talk.
Parking is complimentary but limited; please carpool or use alternative transportation if possible! If the lot is full, we ask that you respect our residential neighbours by using the overflow angle parking along Quayle Rd.
Interested in having a booth for your organization? We'd love to have you! Please email events@hcp.ca with "Earth Day" in the subject line and some information about what you'd like to showcase.
The Gardens at HCP acknowledges and thanks the W̱SÁNEĆ people (Pauquachin, Tsartlip, Tsawout, Tseycum) on whose unceded territory we live, learn, and teach. We respect our traditional hosts and honour their welcome and graciousness to everyone who seeks knowledge here.

Professional Development Day Camp
2019-04-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Junior Master Gardener Camp (JMG)
Have you ever picnicked with a frog? Watched a pair of mallard ducks float quietly down the stream while feeding? Snacked on a fairy garden ground cover? These and more experiences await you in our gardens during Pro D Day Camps this spring. Over the past weeks we have seen natures influence of the gardens in these and many other ways. Join me for a day of gardening, exploration, garden crafts and more in The Gardens at HCP.
JMG PRO – D DAY CAMPS
Dates: Friday, April 12 & Friday, May 10, 2019
Times: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Fee: $38/child
Ages: 5.5 years (school age) – 12 years
Registration: register at HCP office (250-479-6162)

SPRING BREAK CAMPS
Dates: March 18 - 22 and March 25 – 29, 2019
Times: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cost: $180/5 day camp
Ages: 5 ½ years – 12 years
Registration: register at Saanich Recreation (250-475-7600)

SUMMER CAMPS (JMG and Garden Arts)
Dates: July 8 -12 (JMG full days), July 22 – 26 (Garden Arts half days),
August 6 - 9 (JMG full days), 2019
Times: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (full days), 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (half days)
Cost: $180/5 day camps, $145/4 day camps, $95/5 half day camps
Ages: 5 ½ years – 12 years
Registration: register at Saanich Recreation (250-475-7600)

Willow Bark Triple Wall Basket Workshop
2019-04-07 09:30 - 16:30 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
With Joan Carrigan
Willow bark is a lovely material for plaiting and twining baskets. This construction method which produces a triple layer of material creates a beautiful basket and offers interesting design possibilities. It is sure to be treasured. Our basketry workshops are popular. Should the class be sold out when you call, please put your name on the waiting list as we may run a second class with enough interest.
Tools to Bring: Scissors, ruler, an old towel, spray bottle.

HCP Members $120
Non Members $140
To register, call 250 479 6162

The Art of Bonsai - Design and Care Workshop
2019-04-06 13:00 - 16:00 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
with Mark Paterson
Come learn the art of bonsai with Mark Paterson, President of the Vancouver Island Bonsai Society in the first of a three part series. Each part can be taken on its own or as part of the series.
In Part one, Mark will teach you how to apply bonsai techniques to a 1 gallon sized plant which you get to take home with you. You will learn bonsai history, design and care. The class will also cover how to choose potential bonsai stock and how to use plant training to increase aesthetic value and monetary value to your new plant.
Part Two, May 26 will cover Root Cutting.
Part Three, September 29 will cover later season and Winter care.
HCP Members $140/ Series or $60/Part 1
Non Members $160/ Series or $70/Part 1
To register, call 250 479 6162

Fairy Garden Youth Workshop
2019-04-06 13:00 - 14:30 | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, Canada
Fairy Gardens
We will begin with an enchanted walk through the Gardens gathering natural materials and inspiration to create your own take home Fairy Garden. There will have a chance to explore a variety of materials such as clay, moss, and twigs. Parents/guardians are welcome to stay and participate and required to stay with children under 6 years.
Date: Saturday, April 6
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Ages: 5+ years
Cost: $15
