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 – […]
Learn how common backyard birds can help you become a better gardener. Explore the role that birds play in our ecosystem and how we can mimic conditions in our gardens to form a reciprocal relationship with our winged neighbours.
Spring into Sooke Seedy Saturday -It’s Time to Grow! Join us for a day of seeds, sustainability and common connection. This family-friendly local food growing event showcases seed and plant vendors, seed exchange, wild harvesters, food artisans, educational displays and kids’ activities. $5 suggested donation.
Three amazing speakers: Jennifer Jewell– Butte County, California; Linda Chalker-Scott– Puyallup, Washington; and Claire Wright, Vancouver, BC.
Learn tips and tricks for maintaining and training fruit trees in the winter.
The Victoria Horticultural Society will meet on March 3, 2026 (7:00 – 9:00 pm) at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre (3277 Douglas St). Our speaker is master gardener Jo-Ann Matiachuk, who will speak on the topic “The Joy of Gardening,” exploring the many and often surprising contributions of gardening to the health and well-being of individuals […]
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 – […]
Speakers, seed swap, seed sales, trade show
Learn a breadth of advanced composting methods including hot composting, compost tea, and in-situ composting.
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 – […]
Learn a ton about this region’s unique and colourful Native plant abundance! In this workshop, you will learn how gardening with our local native plants can give you a water-saving, low-maintenance garden that brings colour all season long, making them the ultimate ecological choice. Native plants are adapted to the area’s conditions making them ideal […]