Cowichan Valley Rhododendron Society Plant Sale
2026-05-02 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | The Hub, 2375 Koksilah Road, Duncan, BC, Canada
This Plant Sale always offers many unique and special rhododendrons not regularly available in nurseries. It also includes a large Rhododendron Truss show so that interested gardeners can look for some of their favourites. Also for sale are trees and shrubs; companion plants for shade such as hosta, fern, and primulas;

plants for sun such as peonies, irises, and lilies; unusual perennials, and some native plants. Knowledgeable gardeners are available to answer gardening questions. Email cowichanvalleyrhododendron@gmail.com for more information.

Note new location!

Camas Day at Uplands Park
2026-05-03 12:00 - 15:00 | BC
Friends of Uplands Park will be having its Camas Day Celebration on Sunday May 3, 2026.

Join FOUP for their annual spring celebration with food, live music, native plant walks, prizes, kids activities and incredible informational displays from their community amazing partners working to protect our local ecosystems.

For more information, please visit Friends of Uplands Park Website.

Victoria Horticultural Society Special Presentation: Japanese Gardens with Barry Agar
2026-05-05 07:00 - 21:00 | Ukrainian Cultural Centre, 3277 Douglas St., Victoria
The Victoria Horticultural Society will meet on May 5, 2026 (7:00 – 9:00 pm) at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre (3277 Douglas St). Our speaker is Barry Agar, who will talk about Japanese Gardens, how they developed, and how they influence modern gardens. Barryhas recently retired as Head Gardener at Hatley Park at Royal Roads University, which has an early Canadian Japanese Garden. There will be a workshop on “How to Divide Dahlias” from 6:30-7:00, led by Eileen Bancroft. Only $5:00 at the door for non-members! For more information, visit www.vichortsociety.org.

Victoria Rhododendron Society Annual Show and Plant Sale
2026-05-09 09:00 - 16:00 | Horticultural Centre of the Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada

The Victoria Horticultural Society Spring Plant Sale
2026-05-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Reynolds Secondary School, 3963 Borden Street, Victoria, BC, Canada
Loads of veggie starts, perennials, annuals, ornamental grasses and more! Proceeds support community gardening education, bursaries/scholarships at Camosun and Pacific Horticultural Colleges, and the Doris Page Winter Garden at HCP.

Sooke Garden Club Mother's Day Plant Sale
2026-05-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Evergreen Shopping Centre, 6660 Sooke Road, Sooke, BC, Canada
Keep calm and garden on at our annual plant sale! Browse a selection of plant starts, divided perennials, and more. More info. at: https://www.sookegardenclub.ca/calendar/sooke-garden-club-spring-plant-sale

Annual Conservatory of Music Mother's Day Garden Tour
2026-05-09 10:00 - 2026-05-10 16:00 | BC
10 extraordinary private gardens to visit in support of the Victoria Conservatory of Music. Tickets Price: $ 45.

Tickets available on-line until April 29th and in person after April 1st.

Note: There will be no plant sale this year.

More info at: https://vcm.bc.ca/support/garden-tour/

HCP Tomato Day
2026-05-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Horticultural Centre of the Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada
May is the time to plant your vegetable garden! We will have several varieties of tomato starts as well as other veggies and herbs. Our plant sale area will be open and stocked. Victoria Master Gardeners are on site to answer your questions. More information CLICK HERE or call (250) 479 – 6162

Free education talk on “How to Grow a Bumper Crop of Tomatoes” at 10:00 AM

Let it Bee: Creating a Landscape that Welcomes Native Pollinators with Claudia Copley
2026-05-21 19:30 - 21:00 | Ross Bay Villa, 1490 Fairfield Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada
This event will give an overview of why pollination is important, who are the pollinators, the amazing diversity of bees and other pollinators, what habitat they need, and how we can all help in small ways to benefit these amazing and essential creatures. Tickets are $10/person. As space is limited, please book in advance.

Gordon Head Garden Club Annual Plant Sale
2026-05-23 09:00 - 13:00 | Gordon Head Lawn Bowling Club, 4105 Lambrick Way, Victoria, BC, Canada

Essentials of Worm Composting
2026-05-30 09:00 - 23:30 | Horticultural Centre of the Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada
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 (“starter” worms included).

Victoria Plantaholics Plant Sale
2026-05-30 10:00 - 14:00 | Brentwood Bay Nursery, 1395 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay, BC, Canada
This annual event started in 2000 and rapidly grew from a few local propagators selling excess seedlings and cuttings into a large number of plantaholics selling all sorts of interesting and unusual plants. It has always been the sale to find that one unusual plant that you have been lusting over or that plant you did not know existed but cannot live without. For further information contact Bryan Emery at bryanemery85@gmail.com

On-line Webinar with Linda Gilkeson: Grow the Most Food for the Least Money All Year Round
2026-05-31 14:00 - 16:00 | BC

Victoria Horticultural Society Special Presentation: Creative Container Gardening for Every space
2026-06-02 07:00 - 21:00 | Ukranian Cultural Centre, 3277 Douglas St., Victoria, BC, Canada
The Victoria Horticultural Society will meet on June 2, 2026 (7:00 – 9:00 pm) at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre (3277 Douglas St). Our speaker is Shona Lawson, who will speak on the topic “Creative Container Gardening for Every Space.” Shona will demonstrate how to use colour and texture to design attractive containers uniquely your own and how to blend edible plants, native species and sustainable practices in a container garden. Shona is a proprietor of Sow Sisters, a gardening company in Victoria specializing in container gardening. Only $5:00 at the door for non-members! For more information, visit www.vichortsociety.org.

Two Day Mini Bee School With the Native Bee Society of BC
2026-06-05 09:00 - 16:30 | Horticultural Centre of the Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada
This is a 2 day event! Friday June 5 from 9:00 AM – 4:30 pm and Saturday June 6 from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Have you always wanted to know how to ID the amazing diversity of native bees buzzing around your flowers? Where do they nest, what do they eat, and how can you support them? Join the Native Bee Society of BC‘s Bee Biology and Identification workshop & field day on June 5-6, 2026.

Day one of this fascinating course will take place in the HCP Pavilion to provide you with identification strategies for common native bees, as well as in depth information on their nesting, overwintering, and flower preferences. Day two, use your identification knowledge as you collect and observe native bees and their plant associations in the native flower fields of Satinflower Nurseries.

This adult workshop is suitable for beginner to intermediate students 17+ and will focus on recognizing common bumble bee species and common solitary bee genera. We will be examining bee specimens using low magnification digital microscopes, focusing on features that can be observed in the field and in photographs.

Mill Bay Garden Club Flower & Garden Show including Plant Sale
2026-06-06 09:00 - 14:00 | Cobble Hill Community Hall, 3550 Watson Avenue, Cobble Hill, BC, Canada
Includes a flower and vegetable display of items submitted for judging, a silent auction, garden related vendors and last but not least a plant sale including a wide variety of potted perennials, veggies, herbs and other wonderful selections. Proceeds support local charities in the Cowichan region. For more info at: https://millbaygardenclub.com/show

Free In-Person Workshop: Composting Basics
2026-06-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-11-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Compost Education Centre, 1216 North Park St., Victoria, BC, Canada
Learn to make your own backyard compost- a living soil amendment rich in nutrients and micro-organisms!

Victoria Cactus and Succulent Society 2026 Spring Show and Sale
2026-06-06 10:00 - 2026-06-07 16:00 | Brentwood Bay Nursery, 1395 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay, BC, Canada
Plantaholics near and far! come join us for a great show and sale. We’ll have a vast selection of cactus, succulents, aroids, gesneriads, carnivorous plants, tropicals and much more!

Admission is free. Bring a box for your plants!

Sooke Secret Garden and Artisan Tour
2026-06-06 10:00 - 2026-06-07 16:00 | BC
Assorted locations in support of the Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra. A map of all the garden locations will be distributed when tickets are purchased. More info at: www.sookephil.ca/secretgardentour

Online Course With Linda Gilkeson: Bugs in the Garden - the Good, the Bad and the Merely Ugly!
2026-06-06 13:00 - 15:00 | BC
Learn how to distinguish common beneficial insects from similar pests

When it comes to insects in your garden, do you know how to tell pests from beneficial species? Afterall, most of the insects in gardens are not pests. All too often, plant damage is blamed on good bugs found on leaves where they are actually hunting for the true culprits. This talk will show you how to distinguish common beneficial insects from similar pests and review ways to manage pests while causing the least harm to beneficial insects.

The Rotary Club of Duncan Annual Garden Tour
2026-06-07 10:00 - 16:30 | BC
The Rotary Club of Duncan is holding its second annual Garden Tour onSunday, June 7th. The club took over this event when the CFLA closed itsdoors and it has become one of their main fundraisers to support importantcommunity projects. This year La Saison Market is one of the gardens and,as an added treat, will offer a tea service where you can purchase a coffeeor tea and delicious baked good for $10, with all net proceeds going to thetour.

Tickets are on sale now, both online and at selected outlets. Hope to seeyou there!

Denman Island Home and Garden Tour
2026-06-13 09:30 - 2026-06-14 16:00 | BC
A cherished tradition since 1992. Designed to support the Denman Conservancy Association (DCA), this biennial event promises an extraordinary journey through unique homes and gardens, each telling a story of conservation and creativity. Discover the rich history of Denman Island while contributing to the preservation of its natural wonders. More info at: https://denmanconservancy.org/tour/

Plant Identification
2026-06-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Compost Education Centre, 1216 North Park St., Victoria, BC, Canada
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 also learn to use a plant ID key and get familiar with some common plant families. This is an introductory level class open to all interested adults and older teens.

Teeny Tiny Garden Tour
2026-06-14 09:30 - 16:30 | BC
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 home gardeners, explore new plant and flower varieties, and enjoy a day filled with creativity and community spirit, all while supporting compassionate end-of-life care at Victoria Hospice. Tickets are $35 and will go on sale in May, so be sure to check back here for sale date and locations. More info at: Teeny Tiny Garden Tour 2026 – Presented by Peninsula Co-op – Victoria Hospice

Free Workshop: Under the Microscope - Living Soils
2026-06-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Compost Education Centre, 1216 North Park St., Victoria, BC, Canada
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, together we will observe living soil microbes, and gain an understanding of the different niches that they occupy within the soil food web.

We’ll finish by discussing the most effective ways to steward this living medium, and come away with a inspired understanding of the intricate ways life in the soil, supports all life on earth.

Victoria Lily Society SUMMER SCENTSATION Flower Show, Plant Sale and Tea
2026-07-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Lambrick Park Church Auditorium, 1780 Feltham Road, Victoria, Canada
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.

HCP Art and Music in the Garden
2026-08-08 09:00 - 2026-08-09 16:00 | Horticultural Centre of the Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada
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/

Summer Fruit Tree Pruning
2026-08-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Compost Education Centre, 1216 North Park St., Victoria, BC, Canada
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 important advantages to consider. Damage repair, size control, disease management, enhancing fruit quality and tree aesthetics are all good reasons to get up into your trees on a sunny day and snip away.
