As part of the FireSmart Program, the Saanich Fire Department presents a free workshop in the HCP Pavilion on August 4, with Instructor Bethany Couture. Learn how to create a more wildfire-resilient gardens that doesn’t sacrifice beauty or biodiversity. As wildfires grow more frequent and severe, understanding how to design wildfire-resilient gardens is essential for homeowners living near […]
If you love to support local artists and vendors, listen to live music, or stroll through the Gardens (or all three!) you are sure to have a great time. Join us to experience fun for the whole family! Advance ticket sales will be open in late July. https://hcp.ca/visit/arts-and-music/
The Compost Education Centre (CEC) is hosting our annual all-organic August plant sale! August 8-15! 10:00am-4:00pm! The plant sale will take place in our site at 1216 North Park street. Entry by donation or free for CEC members. Dogs welcome. The Fall Organic Plant sale features veggie starts that are perfect for your overwintering vegetable […]
Learn simple techniques for analyzing your soil quality through this hands on workshop
Learn to make your own backyard compost- a living soil amendment rich in nutrients and micro-organisms! What is the recipe for compost success and why does composting matter? This workshop will explore the answers to these questions, and will offer instructions on what it takes to produce an amendment for your garden that is rich […]
Camosun’s Horticulture Technician Certificate program students will hold a late-summer sale to clear out remaining plants! Support their hard work and fill out your garden before the end of the season. Location: John Drysdale trades yard (outside the carpentry and plumbing shops), Interurban campus
Learn how to properly prune fruit trees and vines in the summer Pruning fruit trees in the summer? That’s right! It can be done…and we’ll show you how in this introduction to the wonders of summer pruning for fruit trees. While most pruning happens in the winter, for backyard fruit trees, summer pruning provides some […]
Pruning fruit trees in the summer? That’s right! It can be done…and arborist Gordon Mackay will show you how in this introduction to the wonders of summer pruning for fruit trees. While most pruning happens in the winter, for backyard fruit trees, summer pruning provides some important advantages to consider. Damage repair, size control, disease management, enhancing […]
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 […]
Want to make the most of your garden harvest without expensive equipment or complex processing? Join acclaimed organic gardening expert Linda Gilkeson, PhD, for a practical, photo-rich online workshop focusing on simple food storage methods that anyone can use.Cost: Pay what you can Click here to register: https://transitionsaltspring.com/food-preservation-2026/?fbclid=IwY2xjawT73wlwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4K5C8mUCP7WEKjhvuPlNP3p5QBEjAqS7kn40nh6uFN4SwoXbz9NCjMdRewHQ_aem_-96EgWSFAUQTQhyQO7pfcw
Do you dream of having an edible landscape? Don’t miss this great opportunity to buy edible perennials on sale. Fall is a great time to plant them for next year’s harvest. Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Learn to make your own backyard compost- a living soil amendment rich in nutrients and micro-organisms! What is the recipe for compost success and why does composting matter? This workshop will explore the answers to these questions, and will offer instructions on what it takes to produce an amendment for your garden that is rich […]