Bugs in the Garden: the Good, and the Merely Ugly

Compost Education Centre 1216 North Park St., Victoria

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 […]

Free In-person Workshop: Composting Basics

Compost Education Centre 1216 North Park St., Victoria

What is the recipe for compost success and why does composting matter? This workshop will explore the answers to these questions, and will offer instructions on what it takes to […]

Sooke’s Secret Garden and Artisan Tour

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 and tickets at:    www.sookephil.ca/secretgardentour   

Teeny Tiny Garden Tour

An annual fan-favourite garden tour supporting Victoria Hospice.  Get inspired.  Visit 10-12 gardens clustered in Cedar Hill, Fernwood and Fairfield area this year. Tickets go on sale in May.  More info at: https://victoriahospice.org/event/teeny-tiny-garden-tour-2025-presented-by-peninsula-co-op/

Cultivating Resilience & Reciprocity in Food Growing Spaces

Compost Education Centre 1216 North Park St., Victoria

This workshop will explore how food gardens can teach concepts of personal and community wellness, inspire a deep connection to place, and provide fertile ground for seeding hope in dark […]

Free Workshop: Under the Microscope – Living Soils

Compost Education Centre 1216 North Park St., Victoria

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 […]

Plant Identification and Culture Workshop with Jane Tice

505 Quayle Rd. 505 Quayle Rd., Victoria, bc, Canada

This is a monthly class in which participants will be introduced to 20 new plants in each session. If you are a new gardener, new to Victoria or just want […]

Art and Music in the Garden at HCP

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 […]

HCP Fall Plant Sale

Horticultural Centre of the Pacific 505 Quayle Rd, Victoria, BC, Canada

Friday, September 19th from 9 – 4 pm (HCP volunteers and HCP members only) Saturday, September 20th from 9 – 4 pm (Everyone Welcome)  Fall is the perfect time for planting, the […]