Essentials of Worm Composting

505 Quayle Rd. 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, bc, Canada

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn the essentials of vermicomposting (worm composting) which is a sustainable, low-maintenance and odour-free way of quickly turning kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich fertilizer for your garden. You will  build a worm compost bin to take home and begin your composting journey – worms included!

Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary Native Plant Sale – Preorders Have Started!

3873 Swan Lake Road

Join us for our 30th annual Native Plant Sale! Introducing native plants to your garden supports biodiversity and the restoration of local ecosystems, creating habitat for native pollinators, birds, and other wildlife.  100% of the proceeds from the Native Plant Sale will support our mission to conserve and restore Nature Sanctuary lands and waters and […]

The 2025 Elizabeth England Lecture

Gorge Park Pavilion 1070 Tillicum RD, Victoria, BC, Canada

Fergus Garrett of Great Dixter will talk about “Designing with Plants” to Hardys and guests March 6, 1:30 to 4 at the Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion. Tickets are $20 via Karelo – the link to Karelo is here.  He will be talking about connecting to the countryside, how to combine plants using colour, shape, texture, repetition and punctuation, using […]

Sustainable Ornamental Gardening

505 Quayle Rd. 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, bc, Canada

Learn how permaculture can specifically be applied to ornamental gardens and how it will help you become a more eco-friendly gardener. You’ll learn how to create lower maintenance, lower input and extra beautiful outdoor spaces through a variety of innovative techniques, valuable tips, and expert advice shared by horticulturist and permaculturist Bethany Couture.  Whether you’re a novice […]

Seedy Saturday 2025

140 Laburnum Street, Kamloops BC

Located at the Mount Paul Community Food Centre, Kamloops BC

Seminar: Soil 101

Dinter Nursery 2205 Phipps Rd, Duncan, BC, Canada

Join Tamara Dinter to learn all about how to build healthy soil in your garden. Topics covered will include soil texture, structure, nutrients, pH, organic matter, soil ecosystem, and tailoring garden plantings to your soil type. Tamara has an MSc. in Soil Science and can’t wait to share her knowledge and enthusiasm for healthy soils […]

Native Plant Workshop

Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary 3873 Swan Lake Road, Victoria, BC, Canada

Capital region residents are invited to attend an introductory workshop about gardening with drought-resistant native plants. YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT: TIME: 12:00-3:00 pm (online 12:00-2:00pm) WHERE: Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Road, classroom to the right inside the Nature House front doors. Garden tour to follow – please dress for the weather. Parking is […]

Soil Amendments: What and When

Compost Education Centre 1216 North Park St., Victoria, BC, Canada

With so many products to choose from, which amendments and fertilizers are the best, and when should they be applied? Slow food or fast food, we focus on feeding the soil that feeds our plants. Christina will give an overview of what options are available, both for sale and free; she will help pick the […]

Seed Starting Workshop at the Kelowna Library (March 2025)

Kelowna Branch of the Okanagan Regional Library 1380 Ellis Street, Kelowna, BC, Canada

The Okanagan Master Gardeners are presenting a Seed Starting Workshop at the Kelowna Library. Description Want to start a garden this spring but don’t know where to begin? Join us for a hands-on workshop presented by Okanagan Master Gardener Linda Trepanier. This session will cover the basic principles of starting seeds, including:nbsj Learn the skills […]

Free