Free In-Person Workshop: Composting Basics
Learn to make your own backyard compost- a living soil amendment rich in nutrients and micro-organisms!
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Compost Education Centre 1216 North Park St., Victoria, BC, Canada
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Victoria Seedy Saturday
Crystal Gardens 713 Douglas Street, Victoria, Canada -
Introduction to Winter Fruit Tree Pruning
Horticultural Centre of the Pacific 505 Quayle Rd, Victoria, BC, CanadaThis workshop will focus on apple and pear tree pruning in the winter. What is the intention and desired outcome for pruning at this time of year and how does one decide where to prune and how much? All will be revealed under the expert instruction of Gordon Mackay, who will also provide tips on how to […]
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Native Plant Workshop
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary 3873 Swan Lake Road, Victoria, BC, CanadaCapital region residents are invited to attend an introductory workshop about gardening with drought-resistant native plants. YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT: Pre-registration is required for these in person workshops and costs $5. This covers the cost of a packet of locally grown native seeds. In-person workshops have a maximum enrollment of 30 participants. Slots fill quickly – […]
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Plant ID and Culture with Jane Tice
Horticultural Centre of the Pacific 505 Quayle Rd, Victoria, BC, CanadaIf 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 […]
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Penticton Seedy Saturday 2026
Penticton Seniors’ Drop-In Centre 2965 South Main Street, Penticton, British Columbia, CanadaPenticton Seedy Saturday is back for 2026! Okanagan Master Gardeners will be there with an advice clinic table, and we’d love to see you. Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PMLocation: Penticton Seniors’ Centre2965 South Main Street, PentictonFree parking. Free admission. Donations welcome. Hosted by Okanagan Seed Savers, this community event includes […]
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Salt Spring Seedy Saturday
Salt Spring Island Farmers’ Institute 351 Rainbow Road, Salt Spring Island, Canada -
Native Plant Workshop
Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary 3873 Swan Lake Road, Victoria, BC, CanadaCapital region residents are invited to attend an introductory workshop about gardening with drought-resistant native plants. YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT: Pre-registration is required for these in person workshops and costs $5. This covers the cost of a packet of locally grown native seeds. In-person workshops have a maximum enrollment of 30 participants. Slots fill quickly – […]
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How Birds Help: Gardening with Reciprocity
Compost Education Centre 1216 North Park St., Victoria, BC, CanadaLearn how common backyard birds can help you become a better gardener. Explore the role that birds play in our ecosystem and how we can mimic conditions in our gardens to form a reciprocal relationship with our winged neighbours.
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Sooke Seedy Saturday
Sooke Community Hall Shields Road, Sooke, BC, CanadaSpring into Sooke Seedy Saturday -It’s Time to Grow! Join us for a day of seeds, sustainability and common connection. This family-friendly local food growing event showcases seed and plant vendors, seed exchange, wild harvesters, food artisans, educational displays and kids’ activities. $5 suggested donation.
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Vancouver Hardy Plant Group’s Spring Study Day 2026
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre Auditorium 100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver, CanadaThree amazing speakers: Jennifer Jewell– Butte County, California; Linda Chalker-Scott– Puyallup, Washington; and Claire Wright, Vancouver, BC.
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Winter Fruit Tree Pruning
Compost Education Centre 1216 North Park St., Victoria, BC, CanadaLearn tips and tricks for maintaining and training fruit trees in the winter.
$35.00