There are so many ways to grow plants, and in this workshop, we’ll learn about the most common seeding techniques, and then get into garden care during the different seasons of the year. We’ll cover: • Seeding long season crops indoors, soils to use, what your seedlings will need & how to care for your […]
Join the amazing Gardener’s Kit staff for this hands-on workshop where you’ll learn some great tips and tricks, and be introduced to their favourite products for cleaning and sharpening your Gardener’s Kit tools. They’ll focus primarily on their Japanese pruning tools – secateurs, shears, loppers – but will also cover the basics for digging and […]
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 […]
Learn how these efficient native pollinators can help give you larger and more abundant fruit, vegetables and perennials throughout the spring and summer seasons with their exceptionally high pollination rates. While you are also providing their important habitat and food for these important insects- it’s a win-win! Learn how to attract and keep the bees, […]
If 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 […]
Raised Bed Gardening Workshop Discover the secrets of affordable raised-bed gardening! Join the Okanagan Master Gardeners for an engaging and educational workshop on building and maintaining raised-bed gardens. Whether you’re a gardening novice or looking to refine your skills, this in-person event will provide practical tips and techniques for creating a productive and budget-friendly garden. […]
Join Alex from West Coast Seeds to learn all about the basics of starting your vegetables and flowers from seed! Topics covered will include how to select your seeds, different types of seeds, supplies you need for starting seeds, techniques for sowing seeds, when to start which seeds, how to pot up seeds once they […]
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 […]
This workshop aims to broaden the scope of participants’ knowledge of composting methods and will cover methods of composting that require more work and attention. Topics covered will include hot composting to produce big quantities of nutrient rich, living compost quickly, increasing the biology and nutrients in your compost pile using dynamic accumulators, how to […]
The Okanagan Master Gardeners will host a Gardening Answer Clinic (Ask a Master Gardener) at the Penticton Seedy Saturday 2025 event. Join the Incredible Edible Penticton Society for the annual Penticton Seedy Saturday! This community event is a wonderful opportunity to kick off the gardening season, connect with local growers, and find everything you need […]
Bernie Dinter will lead this demonstration of basic pruning of fruit trees and small fruits. This demonstration is free of charge and no registration is required. It will take place outdoors so please dress warm!