Events

Bring your bee houses that have been out for the growing season and we will learn how to harvest the cocoons of our native mason bees, and do that harvesting […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

If you have a mason bee nesting box out this Summer and are not sure what to do next, then this class is for you. Cleaning your nesting box and […]

The Victoria Horticultural Society will meet on Nov. 4, 2025 from 7:15 to 9:00 PM at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre (3277 Douglas St).  Our speaker is Bryan Emery, who will […]

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 […]

Biodiversity Begins at Home Wylie Thomas talks about Biodiversity loss as accelerating globally, with scientists warning it could rival past mass extinctions. Here in Oak Bay, however, each of us […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join the Compost Education Centre for a 5 part “Grow the Best Garden” series that will lead you from planning, to soil, to planting, to harvesting success! Join us for […]