This event will give an overview of why pollination is important, who are the pollinators, the amazing diversity of bees and other pollinators, what habitat they need, and how we can all help in small ways to benefit these amazing and essential creatures. Tickets are $10/person. As space is limited, please book in advance.
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 (“starter” worms included).
This annual event started in 2000 and rapidly grew from a few local propagators selling excess seedlings and cuttings into a large number of plantaholics selling all sorts of interesting and unusual plants. It has always been the sale to find that one unusual plant that you have been lusting over or that plant you […]
The Victoria Horticultural Society will meet on June 2, 2026 (7:00 – 9:00 pm) at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre (3277 Douglas St). Our speaker is Shona Lawson, who will speak on the topic “Creative Container Gardening for Every Space.” Shona will demonstrate how to use colour and texture to design attractive containers uniquely your own and how to […]
This is a 2 day event! Friday June 5 from 9:00 AM – 4:30 pm and Saturday June 6 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Have you always wanted to know how to ID the amazing diversity of native bees buzzing around your flowers? Where do they nest, what do they eat, and how can […]
Includes a flower and vegetable display of items submitted for judging, a silent auction, garden related vendors and last but not least a plant sale including a wide variety of potted perennials, veggies, herbs and other wonderful selections. Proceeds support local charities in the Cowichan region. For more info at: https://millbaygardenclub.com/show
Learn to make your own backyard compost- a living soil amendment rich in nutrients and micro-organisms!
Plantaholics near and far! come join us for a great show and sale. We’ll have a vast selection of cactus, succulents, aroids, gesneriads, carnivorous plants, tropicals and much more! Admission is free. Bring a box for your plants!
Assorted locations in support of the Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra. A map of all the garden locations will be distributed when tickets are purchased. More info at: www.sookephil.ca/secretgardentour
Learn how to distinguish common beneficial insects from similar pests When it comes to insects in your garden, do you know how to tell pests from beneficial species? Afterall, most of the insects in gardens are not pests. All too often, plant damage is blamed on good bugs found on leaves where they are actually […]
