Join us for our 30th annual Native Plant Sale! Introducing native plants to your garden supports biodiversity and the restoration of local ecosystems, creating habitat for native pollinators, birds, and other wildlife. 100% of the proceeds from the Native Plant Sale will support our mission to conserve and restore Nature Sanctuary lands and waters and […]
Undercuts, espalier, UFO system, bevel cuts/flush cuts…what does it all mean…?! In this workshop we will focus on apple and pear tree pruning in the winter. What is our intention and desired outcome for pruning at this time of year and how do I decide where to prune and how much? All will be revealed […]
Victoria Seedy Saturday – Not to be missed! Education sessions, seed exchange and vendors.
This class with Jane Tice will help you understand what plant names mean, and why we use Latin to name plants in the first place. Once the mystery is removed you will see it makes perfect sense, and you too will be in the know. Understanding the nomenclature is the first step in plant identification, […]
In this hands-on workshop, you will learn the essentials of vermicomposting (worm composting) which is a sustainable, low-maintenance and odour-free way of quickly turning kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich fertilizer for your garden. You will build a worm compost bin to take home and begin your composting journey – worms included!
Capital region residents are invited to attend an introductory workshop about gardening with drought-resistant native plants! You will learn about: Time: 12:00-3:00 pmWhere: Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Road, classroom to the right inside the Nature House front doors. Parking is in the main lot or in the overflow lot at 841 Ralph […]
Learn how these efficient native pollinators can help give you larger and more abundant fruit, vegetables and perennials throughout the spring and summer seasons with their exceptionally high pollination rates. While you are also providing their important habitat and food for these important insects- it’s a win-win! Learn how to attract and keep the bees, […]
If you are a new gardener, new to Victoria or just want to brush up on your plant knowledge, this is a great place to get started. This is a monthly class where participants will be introduced to 20 new plants which fit with our local climate. Plants are selected for our local growing conditions […]
Raised Bed Gardening Workshop Discover the secrets of affordable raised-bed gardening! Join the Okanagan Master Gardeners for an engaging and educational workshop on building and maintaining raised-bed gardens. Whether you’re a gardening novice or looking to refine your skills, this in-person event will provide practical tips and techniques for creating a productive and budget-friendly garden. […]
Capital region residents are invited to attend an introductory workshop about gardening with drought-resistant native plants! You will learn about: Time: 12:00-3:00 pmWhere: Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Road, classroom to the right inside the Nature House front doors. Parking is in the main lot or in the overflow lot at 841 Ralph […]
This workshop aims to broaden the scope of participants’ knowledge of composting methods and will cover methods of composting that require more work and attention. Topics covered will include hot composting to produce big quantities of nutrient rich, living compost quickly, increasing the biology and nutrients in your compost pile using dynamic accumulators, how to […]
