The Gardens

This garden occupies the semi-circular beds edging the Gathering Place.

This is where we create and provide hands-on educational experiences.

This garden was planted in 2019 on the site of the previous Ornamental Grass Garden.

Permaculture is a set of design principles centered on whole systems thinking.

The diversity of native plant species in this garden represents two important ecosystems.

Known as the flower of the Rainbow Goddess, irises bloom in almost every colour and during much of the year.

Since Victorian times Heather has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and containers.

The garden features five beds separated by gravel edged stone pathways.

This woodland garden has a full range of light exposures from full sun to full shade.

This garden demonstrates the variety of vegetables, fruits and flowers that can be grown.

This is a garden designed for the enjoyment of young children.

Named for the Takata family who owned and operated a Japanese garden in Esquimalt from 1907-1942.

This garden houses over 60 specimens of Bonsai trees

A woodland setting demonstrates a harmonious garden with year-round interest.

Created as a cottage-style garden in memory of Barbara Ann Jardine (1923-1991).

A natural setting designed so that plants, indigenous to the Pacific Northwest.

Today's major design trend is a mixed border garden, because it can provide year round interest.

Features plants found in the different regions of the world where Mediterranean gardens flourish.

True lilies are members of the genus Lilium and are herbaceous multi-scaled bulbs.

This spectacular area supports many avian species and the wetlands are a major migratory waterfowl stop.

This garden is an ever-changing landscape and an all seasons pollinator garden.

A garden full of flowers.

A Garden on Experimenting and Educating

In a small setting, it is possible to achieve a degree of self-sustainability using recycling, reclaimed, and repurposed (RRR) materials.

Many hardy fuchsias thrive in our mild summers and wet winters.

An educational and historical garden