Events

Capital region residents are invited to attend an introductory workshop about gardening with drought-resistant native plants! You will learn about:

Capital region residents are invited to attend an introductory workshop about gardening with drought-resistant native plants! You will learn about:

Learn how to build rich soil where there was none before using a simple and effective technique called sheet mulching.In situ composting, or soil building in the form of Sheet Mulching is a fast process of building fertile soil where there isn’t any, converting lawn landscapes into active growing gardens, or simply adding more nutrients […]

Learn the main steps used to cultivate mushrooms at home using low tech methods. Workshop Description: In this workshop students will learn the main steps used in cultivating mushrooms at home using low tech methods. The lecture will include basic fungal biology, information on tools needed to grow mushrooms, making liquid culture, grain spawn and […]

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 […]

The Victoria Horticultural Society will meet on November 3, 2026 ((7:00 – 9:00 pm) at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre (3277 Douglas St). Our speaker is Paul Spriggs, rock gardener, plant explorer, photographer,  owner of Spriggs Garden Landscaping, and co-author of “The Crevice Garden.”  Paul will speak on the topic  “Great Scot! Some cool stuff about plant explorer David Douglas’ […]

Learn to make your own backyard compost- a living soil amendment rich in nutrients and micro-organisms!

From backyard growing to community and boulevard gardening, ensuring your soil is healthy is the first step to any urban agriculture project Soils can build up heavy metals and other pollutants over time from a range of sources — including industry, transportation, construction materials, and unsustainable land use practices. The first step to any urban […]

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: […]

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 […]