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 a series that explores a wide variety of incredibly important gardening topics, from planning and planting, to harvest and seed saving! Whether you’re a novice […]
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 a series that explores a wide variety of incredibly important gardening topics, from planning and planting, to harvest and seed saving! Whether you’re a novice […]
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 is hosting a Zoom meeting on February 3, 2026, from 7:00-8:30 pm. Our speaker is Dr. Ross Bayton, director of Heronswood Garden in Kingston, Washington, author of several gardening books, and former editor of BBC Gardener’s World Magazine. His topic is “Heronswood’s Renaissance: Building for Ferns and a New Future.” He will discuss the cultivation, […]
Learn to make your own backyard compost- a living soil amendment rich in nutrients and micro-organisms!
This workshop will focus on apple and pear tree pruning in the winter. What is the intention and desired outcome for pruning at this time of year and how does one decide where to prune and how much? All will be revealed under the expert instruction of Gordon Mackay, who will also provide tips on how to […]
Capital region residents are invited to attend an introductory workshop about gardening with drought-resistant native plants. YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT: Pre-registration is required for these in person workshops and costs $5. This covers the cost of a packet of locally grown native seeds. In-person workshops have a maximum enrollment of 30 participants. Slots fill quickly – […]
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 […]
Penticton Seedy Saturday is back for 2026! Okanagan Master Gardeners will be there with an advice clinic table, and we’d love to see you. Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PMLocation: Penticton Seniors’ Centre2965 South Main Street, PentictonFree parking. Free admission. Donations welcome. Hosted by Okanagan Seed Savers, this community event includes […]
Capital region residents are invited to attend an introductory workshop about gardening with drought-resistant native plants. YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT: Pre-registration is required for these in person workshops and costs $5. This covers the cost of a packet of locally grown native seeds. In-person workshops have a maximum enrollment of 30 participants. Slots fill quickly – […]