Each year, members of the Mount Arrowsmith Rhododendron Society seek out unique and outstanding gardens within easy driving distance of Parksville and Qualicum Beach. In addition to their natural beauty, many […]
Primarily tomatoes but also other veggie, herb and edible starts. Our tomato starts are grown from West Coast Seeds and are started by our students in late February in the polyhouse. […]
Don’t miss it! All of our great local plant growers in one place – the ordinary to the exotic!
Learn about optimal harvest windows and the basics of food preservation.
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 […]
In this workshop, learn how gardening with native and conventional plants can give you a gardenteeming with life from beneficial insects and birds while also being uninviting to deer andrabbits. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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/
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 […]