Come celebrate 75 years of the View Royal Garden Club with an event to honor their long-standing tradition of gardening and community. Be inspired and informed by two notable garden speakers: Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just love being surrounded by blooms, this event is perfect for everyone. Don’t miss out on this special occasion […]
The morning will start off with the official AGM business including our favourite – presentations from each Chapter. Followed by Elin and Linda’s presentation. Wrap up is 1pm with plenty of time to enjoy the rest of the day! FYI – it is free – yahoo!
”Planning for the Future” MARS (Mount Arrowsmith Rhododendron Society), NRS (Nanaimo Rhodo dendron Society) and VIMGA (Vancouver Island Master Gardeners Association) are pleased to offer a day of education and enjoyment with internationally recognized gardening experts. Speakers: Jeff de Jong: “A Garden Revival – Design for a Sustainable Landscape” Steve Hootman: “Interesting New Rhododendron Species […]
“Beyond Beauty” Five incredible speakers: The Homegrown National Park – Dr. Doug Tallamy Mix It Up: Designing with Native Plants – Heidi Hitchcock Mind What You Sow – Maria Valana Citizen Science in the Garden – Dr. Brian Starzomski Trees in the Urban Environment – Dr. Tom Smiley
Learn to make your own backyard compost- a living soil amendment rich in nutrients and micro-organisms! Please see the link below to register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/free-in-person-workshop-composting-basics-tickets-1058937543699
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 […]
Undercuts, espalier, UFO system, bevel cuts/flush cuts…what does it all mean…?! In this workshop we will focus on apple and pear tree pruning in the winter. What is our intention and desired outcome for pruning at this time of year and how do I decide where to prune and how much? All will be revealed […]
Victoria Seedy Saturday – Not to be missed! Education sessions, seed exchange and vendors.
This class with Jane Tice will help you understand what plant names mean, and why we use Latin to name plants in the first place. Once the mystery is removed you will see it makes perfect sense, and you too will be in the know. Understanding the nomenclature is the first step in plant identification, […]
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!
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 pmWhere: Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Road, classroom to the right inside the Nature House front doors. Parking is in the main lot or in the overflow lot at 841 Ralph […]
