Come learn the basics of identifying plants in the garden, and while out in nature! This session will introduce you to the language of botany and skills needed to get started with plant ID. You will learn basic plant anatomy and practice observing live plants around the gardens at the Compost Education Centre. You will […]
A much loved annual garden tour! Discover an inspiring collection of cottage gardens, serene Zen retreats, creative backyard transformations, and beautifully designed spaces, bursting with ideas to take home. This year’s tour will feature 10-12 unique gardens clustered throughout the Braefoot, University Heights, Tattersall, and Jubilee neighbourhoods, plus a few bonus stops along the way. Meet passionate […]
Learn about the tiny life in the soil that provide incredible ecological services! The soil under our feet is teeming with a web of microscopic life, whose complex interactions support all other terrestrial life. Healthy soils feature an intact and diverse microbial food web, which sustain nutrient cycles and maintain soil structure. Under the microscope, […]
Admission by donation. Judged exhibits. Wheelchair accessible and lots of free parking. The plant sale will have potted lilies, woodland plants, and assorted Society members’ choice plants. English style tea/coffee with homemade scones and goodies for $5.
f 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 […]
As part of the FireSmart Program, the Saanich Fire Department presents a free workshop in the HCP Pavilion on August 4, with Instructor Bethany Couture. Learn how to create a more wildfire-resilient gardens that doesn’t sacrifice beauty or biodiversity. As wildfires grow more frequent and severe, understanding how to design wildfire-resilient gardens is essential for homeowners living near […]
If you love to support local artists and vendors, listen to live music, or stroll through the Gardens (or all three!) you are sure to have a great time. Join us to experience fun for the whole family! Advance ticket sales will be open in late July. https://hcp.ca/visit/arts-and-music/
The Compost Education Centre (CEC) is hosting our annual all-organic August plant sale! August 8-15! 10:00am-4:00pm! The plant sale will take place in our site at 1216 North Park street. Entry by donation or free for CEC members. Dogs welcome. The Fall Organic Plant sale features veggie starts that are perfect for your overwintering vegetable […]
Learn simple techniques for analyzing your soil quality through this hands on workshop
Learn to make your own backyard compost- a living soil amendment rich in nutrients and micro-organisms! 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 produce an amendment for your garden that is rich […]
Camosun’s Horticulture Technician Certificate program students will hold a late-summer sale to clear out remaining plants! Support their hard work and fill out your garden before the end of the season. Location: John Drysdale trades yard (outside the carpentry and plumbing shops), Interurban campus
Learn how to properly prune fruit trees and vines in the summer Pruning fruit trees in the summer? That’s right! It can be done…and we’ll show you how in this introduction to the wonders of summer pruning for fruit trees. While most pruning happens in the winter, for backyard fruit trees, summer pruning provides some […]