Horticulture Centre of the Pacific

Pesticide Applicator Course
2018-10-28 09:00 - 16:30, 2018-10-27 09:00 - 16:30 (America/Vancouver) | Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, BC, V9E 2J7, 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 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.

Family Harvest Festival
2018-10-27 10:00 - 14:00
Our annual Harvest Festival is a fun way to enjoy the season with family-friendly activities for all ages. There will be pumpkins, seasonal games, activities, special guests and the beautiful gardens to explore.
*Pre-registration is required*
Date: Saturday, October 27, 2018
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Cost: $15/family (Family includes up to 3 children, $5 per additional child)
Age: All ages
To register please call: 250-479-6162

Professional Development Day Camp
2018-10-19 09:00 - 16:00
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, homeschool 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.

JMG PRO – D DAY CAMPS
Dates: February 15, April 12, May 10 2019
Times: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Cost: $38/child
Ages: 5 ½ years – 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)

Herb Crafts Workshop
2018-10-06 13:00 - 14:30
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 are provided*
Date: October 6, 2018
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Cost: $15/child
Age: 5+ years

Art of Bonsai- Advanced Class
2018-10-06 09:00 - 12:00
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

Fairy Garden Workshop
2018-09-29 10:00 - 11:30
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 materials are provided.*
Date: September 29, 2018
Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Cost: $15 per child
Age: 5+ years

Gathering Basket Workshop
2018-09-29 09:30 - 16:30
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 perfect for beginners. Please bring a pair of sharp sturdy scissors, measuring tape, 10-12 clothes pins, an old towel, a knife for carving, and a ruler.
HCP Members $120
Non Members $140
To register, call 250 479 6162

Pacific Horticulture College Information Session
2018-09-24 18:00 - 19:00
Join us to learn more about our programs, check out the gardens, and hear from instructors and graduates.
RSVP is optional but appreciated: collegeadmin@hcp.ca

Houseplant Care 101
2018-09-23 13:00 - 15:00
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 you feeling confident and competent. Attendees will get a copy of Houseplants 101- Your Plants Will Love You e-guide and choose a succulent to pot and take home! Bring a notebook and your questions!
HCP Members $55
Non Members $60
To register, call 250 479 6162
Instructor Bio: Sarah Scott
Sarah is crazy about plants. Often, she is seen shoulder-deep in the bushes, thigh-deep in dirt, captivated by leaves and insects, clipping and snipping. Growing up on a farm, with a florist as a mother, she was surrounded by the wonders of nature and began her journey as a horticulturist. She started her company, Botanic Creative, as a means to encourage the community to reconnect with nature. Her workshops are thoughtfully designed to educate, experience and explore the powerful benefits of living with plants.

Fall Plant Sale
2018-09-22 09:00 - 16:00
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 support the development of our not-for-profit teaching gardens.
The plant list can be downloaded by clicking this LINK.

Stories in the Garden
2018-09-17 10:00 - 11:00
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: April 29, May 13, May 27, 2019
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

Creating a Cut Flower Garden Workshop - Fall
2018-09-09 09:00 - 12:00
with Eiddwen Thomas
This Fall workshop is part of a seasonal four part series on Growing Your Own Cut Flower Garden. Each class can be taken on its own or as part of the series. Learn about beautiful flowers, grasses, herbs, and foliage you can use in the fall for cutting and making into your own gorgeous fall arrangement with Eiddwen Thomas of Cartref Gardens. Find out about fall clean up and soil preparation for next year. Learn what bulbs and plants you can plant now for colour in your garden in the spring, such as tulips, narcissus, and other gorgeous spring bulbs. Specialty tulip and narcissus bulbs will be available for sale to workshop participants.
Next Workshops:
Winter - Sunday January 20th 9 am to 12 noon
More dates to be announced.
Members $55/Non Members - $60 - per class
Members $180/Non Members $220 - for 4 part series
To register, call 250 479 6162

Instructor Biography: Eiddwen Thomas
Eiddwen is a local floral designer, flower farmer and owner of Cantref Gardens. She has grown many different kinds of flowers and other materials for cutting and especially loves doing floral design for weddings and special events. She has a flower stall at the Sidney Market and the Peninsula Country Market. Eiddwen has been the curator for the cutting garden at the Horticultural Centre for the Pacific for several years.

Herbs for the Immune System
2018-09-08 10:00 - 13:00
With Lily Fawn
In this workshop with Lily Fawn, you will learn about herbal health to keep your body strong throughout the winter season. Learn to make tinctures, salves, lozenges and pills that you may take home and use throughout the cold winter months. Expert Lily Fawn will teach you about your body's needs and how the nature we are surrounded by can fulfill them.
HCP Members $50
Non-Members $55
To register, call 250 479 6162

Kombucha Workshop
2018-09-01 10:00 - 12:30
With Kristy & Mark Mackenzie-Moore
Is there an inner brew master hiding in you? This half day course in the art of kombucha tea will instruct you on the proper mixing ratios and techniques to brew your own kombucha. We will explore kombucha with all of our senses. You will get to sample and learn to make primary and secondary fermented kombucha. By the end of the workshop you will be sent home with everything you need for your very own personal kombucha brewing. Please bring a 1 litre glass canning jar with lid and a small notebook and pencil.
HCP Members $25
Non Members $30
To register, call 250 479 6162

Pesticide Applicator Exam
2018-08-24 09:00 - 12:00
Pesticide Applicator's Certificate Course (Landscape General Category):
Course: August 13 and 20, 2018
Exam: August 24, 2018
Course: Mondays, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Exam: Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: The Gardens at HCP
Cost: $400 including textbooks and exam fees
Cost without books: $280*
(*The required books have recently changed and you 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.

Pesticide Applicator Course
2018-08-20 09:00 - 16:30

Plant identification & Culture Workshops
2018-08-18 13:00 - 16:00
With Diane Pierce
One Saturday a month 1pm - 4pm
2018 Dates: January 27, February 17, March 17, April 14, May 12, June 16, July 21, August 18(FIELD TRIP), September 15, October 20, November 17, December 8
**August 18 - Field Trip, Government House on Rockland Ave. Meet by front door entrance of the residence at 1 pm. Please pre-register by calling the office - 252 479 6162**
Learn all about plants with Diane Pierce, expert gardener, designer and writer. Diane will introduce you to 25 new plants in each session. You will learn Latin & common names, plant descriptions, cultural requirements, general maintenance and landscape uses. This is an ongoing course & can be joined at any time, all year long, one Saturday a month.
HCP Members $35.00 per session or $350 for 12 sessions
Non-Members $45.00 per session or $450 for 12 sessions
To register, call 250 479 6162

Tea Time! Workshop (Youth Programs)
2018-08-14 13:00 - 15:00
TEA TIME!
This is an introduction to the art of making tea for children, including plant identification, growing, harvesting, and preparing flowers, leaves, and fruit to brew. Participants will host their own tea party to explore the various tastes and scents of herbal tea brewing. We will finish by packaging up our own sample tea to take home.
Date: Tuesday, August 14 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Cost: $15/person Ages: 6+ years
Pre-Register at HCP 250-479-6162)

Nature Around Us
2018-08-14 11:00 - 11:45
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.
Cost: $5/child, free admission for an accompanying adult Ages: 5+ years (designed for older children, however, younger siblings are welcome)
Please reserve your spot for both of these programs by calling the Office at HCP 250-479-6162

Pesticide Applicator Certificate Course
2018-08-13 09:00 - 16:30
Pesticide Applicator's Certificate Course (Landscape General Category):
Course: August 13 and 20, 2018
Exam: August 24, 2018
Course: Mondays, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
Exam: Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm
Location: The Gardens at HCP
Cost: $400 including textbooks and exam fees
Cost without books: $280*
(*The required books have recently changed and you 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.

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JMG Summer Camps
2018-08-07 09:00 - 2018-08-10 16:00, 2018-07-09 09:00 - 2018-07-13 16:00
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 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 9 -13 (JMG full days), July 23 – 27 (Garden Arts half days),
August 7 - 10 (JMG full days), 2018
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)

JMG Summer Camp - Garden Arts
2018-07-23 09:00 - 2018-07-27 12:00

Science in the Garden - Microscopy in the Garden (Youth Programs)
2018-07-19 13:00 - 15:30
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. Come and explore the microscopic world of the garden. Each participant will be provided with a bag containing a loupe, a specimen box and a pipette to take home.
Cost: $20/child, free admission for an accompanying adult Age: 7+ years

Terrarium Garden Workshop (Youth Programs)
2018-07-17 13:00 - 15:00
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 be provided. Parents/guardians are welcome to stay and participate.
Cost: $15/person Ages: 6+ years
Pre-Register at HCP 250-479-6162)

Summer Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
2018-07-14 09:00 - 12:00
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.
HCP Members $45
Non-Members $55
To register, call 250 479 6162

Science in the Garden - Pond Life (Youth Programs)
2018-07-05 13:00 - 15:30
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 a loupe, a waterproof specimen container and a pipette.
Cost: $20/child, free admission for an accompanying adult Ages: 7+ years

Create a Fairy Garden Workshop (Youth Programs)
2018-07-03 13:00 - 15:00
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 welcome to stay and participate.
Cost: $15/person Ages: 6+ years
Pre-Register at HCP 250-479-6162)

Nature Around Us Walk and Talk (Youth Programs)
2018-07-03 11:00 - 11:45
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+ years (designed for older children, however, younger siblings are welcome)
Please reserve your spot for both of these programs by calling the Office at HCP 250-479-6162
