Come learn what to add to veggie garden soil, and when, for optimal vegetable growth! 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 […]
This informative workshop will show you how to build wildfire-resilience into your gardens and landscapes. You’ll learn how to better steward your land, choose fire resilient plants, and design gardens that not only look beautiful, but increase the protection of your home from wildfire loss.
Are you under water restrictions but still want an abundant garden? Learn how you can choose flowering perennials while still enjoying fruit and vegetable production during dry conditions. Through the use of native plants, xeric landscaping techniques and carefully chosen vegetables and fruits, we will look at food plant options that will produce throughout the […]
This one-day workshop will be split into two parts: a classroom session (90 minutes) and an outdoor tour of the Ornamental Grass Demonstration Garden and other parts of the garden where grasses have been used to good effect (90 minutes). During the classroom session, participants will be introduced to the joys of gardening with ornamental […]
Join our local mason bee expert, Tom Leahy, for a walk through in getting your mason bees ready for Spring! Come prepared with all of your mason bee questions! FREE to attend, but space is limited. Please pre-register
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: […]
One of the most interesting Seedy Saturdays on the Island. Plants will be for sale in the Stu Armour Hall while seeds, books and advice tables will be in the Cobble Hill Hall (the Farmer’s Institute Hall). Free Admission.
Join our local mason bee expert, Tom Leahy, for a walk through in getting your mason bees ready for Spring! Come prepared with all of your mason bee questions! FREE to attend, but space is limited. Please pre-register
Small things count, whether it’s filling in cracks and crannies, tucking vegetables into a compact corner, taking the time to look and listen differently, tending the microscopic fungi and bacteria in your soil, or choosing a non-invasive plant. This year’s speakers will show you how these small things add up to create beauty and cultivate joy in your garden.
New ‘Plant Shop’ @ Royal Roads University – 2005 Sooke Road – follow the signs Vegetable Starts, Herbs, and TOMATO’S, all of which have been grown and nurtured by our students. Also a large selection of Hardy Fuchsias, unusual shrubs, perennials, Pelargoniums, and Succulents. To help with reducing the use of plastics, we encourage you to […]
The 16th annual Seedy Saturday – A family friendly community event focused on seed exchange, featuring local seed farmers, vendors music, kids’ activities, workshops, and food trucks. Admission: $2
Includes rare and exclusive varieties – cash, cheque, debit and credit card accepted. Come early for best selection. Dahlia Society members have early access from 8 to 9 am