Are you under water restrictions but still want an abundant garden? Learn how you can choose flowering perennials while still enjoying fruit and vegetable production during dry conditions. Through the use of native plants, xeric landscaping techniques and carefully chosen vegetables and fruits, we will look at food plant options that will produce throughout the […]
This one-day workshop will be split into two parts: a classroom session (90 minutes) and an outdoor tour of the Ornamental Grass Demonstration Garden and other parts of the garden where grasses have been used to good effect (90 minutes). During the classroom session, participants will be introduced to the joys of gardening with ornamental […]
Join our local mason bee expert, Tom Leahy, for a walk through in getting your mason bees ready for Spring! Come prepared with all of your mason bee questions! FREE to attend, but space is limited. Please pre-register
Composting options for those that live in apartments, condos, or units without a yard! We’ll cover options that are available for composting without a yard. Surprisingly, there are many, and we’ll discover the benefits and drawbacks to each so you can determine the system that is right for your life & home. We’ll learn about: […]
One of the most interesting Seedy Saturdays on the Island. Plants will be for sale in the Stu Armour Hall while seeds, books and advice tables will be in the Cobble Hill Hall (the Farmer’s Institute Hall). Free Admission.
Join our local mason bee expert, Tom Leahy, for a walk through in getting your mason bees ready for Spring! Come prepared with all of your mason bee questions! FREE to attend, but space is limited. Please pre-register
Small things count, whether it’s filling in cracks and crannies, tucking vegetables into a compact corner, taking the time to look and listen differently, tending the microscopic fungi and bacteria in your soil, or choosing a non-invasive plant. This year’s speakers will show you how these small things add up to create beauty and cultivate joy in your garden.
New ‘Plant Shop’ @ Royal Roads University – 2005 Sooke Road – follow the signs Vegetable Starts, Herbs, and TOMATO’S, all of which have been grown and nurtured by our students. Also a large selection of Hardy Fuchsias, unusual shrubs, perennials, Pelargoniums, and Succulents. To help with reducing the use of plastics, we encourage you to […]
The 16th annual Seedy Saturday – A family friendly community event focused on seed exchange, featuring local seed farmers, vendors music, kids’ activities, workshops, and food trucks. Admission: $2
Includes rare and exclusive varieties – cash, cheque, debit and credit card accepted. Come early for best selection. Dahlia Society members have early access from 8 to 9 am
Holistic Rainwater Management – Slow, Sink, Spread, Store & Plan for Overflow How can we best make use of the rainfall we get in our challenging wet/dry climate? For most people on small lots, the idea of storing all the rainwater they need for their home or even their gardens is a challenging proposition. However, […]
Have you ever wanted to start keeping bees but didn’t know where to start? Would you like to see improved fruit production in your garden along with the potential of having your own honey? Learn the basics of beekeeping with Gordon Mackay. In this workshop we will cover the basics of how to start your first […]