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SUMMARY:Free In-person Workshop: Composting Basics
DESCRIPTION: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 produce an amendment for your garden that is rich in beneficial microorganisms and nutrients! We’ll cover the 6 factors for composting success\, how to choose the best composting system for your needs and how to increase the rodent resistance of your compost pile. \n\n\n\nFree attendance to this workshop is generously subsidized by the CRD.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/free-in-person-workshop-composting-basics-3/
LOCATION:Compost Education Centre\, 1216 North Park St.\, Victoria
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Mason Bee Cocoon Harvest and Cleaning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:If you have a mason bee nesting box out this Summer and are not sure what to do next\, then this class is for you. Cleaning your nesting box and cocoons is vital for the health of the bees and an essential task for the mason bee keeper. The purpose is to save viable cocoons and safely store them over the winter away from pests and diseases. Cleaning your nesting box also prevents pests and diseases from spreading to other bees in your area.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/mason-bee-cocoon-harvest-and-cleaning-workshop/
LOCATION:Horticultural Centre of the Pacific\, 505 Quayle Rd\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:The Victoria Horticultural Society Special Presentation: Exploring the World of Sinningias (Gloxinia) with Bryan Emery
DESCRIPTION:The Victoria Horticultural Society will meet on Nov. 4\, 2025 from 7:15 to 9:00 PM at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre (3277 Douglas St).   \n\n\n\nOur speaker is Bryan Emery\, who will address the topic “Exploring the world of Sinningias (Gloxinia) beyond the ‘Florist Gloxinia’ \,“including their use in gardens and containers. Bryan is the owner of Bryan’s Plants\, a specialty plant nursery in Victoria.  \n\n\n\nOnly $5:00 at the door for non-members! For more information\, visit www.vichortsociety.org. 
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/victoria-horticultural-society-special-presentation-exploring-the-world-of-sinningias-gloxinia-with-bryan-emery/
LOCATION:Ukranian Cultural Centre\, 3277 Douglas St.\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Free Workshop: Yard Free Composting
DESCRIPTION:We’ll cover options that are available for composting without a yard. Surprisingly\, there are many\, and we’ll discover the benefits and drawbacks to each so you can determine the system that is right for your life & home. We’ll learn about: \n\n\n\n-countertop electric food dehydrators & “composters” \n\n\n\n-private food scrap pick up\, municipal food scrap pick up & proper use of greenbins \n\n\n\n-bokashi composting \n\n\n\n-worm composting
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/free-workshop-yard-free-composting-2/
LOCATION:Compost Education Centre\, 1216 North Park St.\, Victoria
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Friends of Uplands Park - Education Talk on Biodiversity and Free Plants!
DESCRIPTION:Biodiversity Begins at Home \n\n\n\nWylie Thomas talks about Biodiversity loss as accelerating globally\, with scientists \n\n\n\nwarning it could rival past mass extinctions. Here in Oak Bay\, however\, each of us \n\n\n\ncan take meaningful action. By planting native species from our local Garry Oak \n\n\n\necosystem\, into our gardens\, we can support biodiversity while creating landscapes \n\n\n\nmore resilient to climate change—better adapted to longer summer droughts and \n\n\n\nrising temperatures. \n\n\n\nWylie will talk for an hour\, then plants will be given to all who want them to help \n\n\n\nbiodiversity
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/friends-of-uplands-park-education-talk-on-biodiversity-and-free-plants/
LOCATION:Windsor Park Pavilion\, 2451 Windsor Rd.\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Plant Identification and Culture Workshop with Jane Tice
DESCRIPTION: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 and the value they bring to the garden. Part of the class will be in the classroom and part will be out in the gardens to view the plants for that month. Dress for the weather and bring something to take notes.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/plant-identification-and-culture-workshop-with-jane-tice/
LOCATION:Horticultural Centre of the Pacific\, 505 Quayle Rd\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education
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