Container Gardening In-Person Workshop Want to grow plants, herbs, or vegetables but do not have a big yard? Container gardening is a simple way to garden in small spaces like patios, balconies, decks, and doorsteps. Join the Okanagan Master Gardeners for an in-person workshop all about growing in pots and planters. This session will cover […]
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
The Victoria Horticultural Society will meet on April 7, 2026 (7:00 – 9:00 pm) at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre (3277 Douglas St). Our speaker is Jeff de Jong, who teaches courses on landscape design in the UVIC Continuing Education program. Jeffwill speak about current trends in garden design and practical ways to harness them to fulfill […]
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
Holistic Rainwater Management – Slow, Sink, Spread, Store & Plan for Overflow How can we best make use of the rainfall we get in our challenging wet/dry climate? For most people on small lots, the idea of storing all the rainwater they need for their home or even their gardens is a challenging proposition. However, […]
Have you ever wanted to start keeping bees but didn’t know where to start? Would you like to see improved fruit production in your garden along with the potential of having your own honey? Learn the basics of beekeeping with Gordon Mackay. In this workshop we will cover the basics of how to start your first […]
This annual Show and Plant Sale features the flowers of early to mid-season blooming rhododendron species, along with local vendors selling gardening goodies and a variety of plants (rhododendrons). Free Admission. Everyone welcome.
Learn how to set up and maintain a worm compost bin, sometimes called a vermicompost, and make high quality compost, indoors! Everything you need to know about starting up and maintaining a worm bin compost system, also known as vermicomposting. Perfect for small space composting and apartment living, or in addition to other composting systems […]
Grow your favourite veggies in containers – successfully! Growing veggies, flowers and fruits is not only for the garden – growing in containers can be an incredibly rewarding and abundant way to add nourishment and local veg to your meals, while receiving all the mental health benefits of gardening! In this workshop, learn about what […]