Tag: Victoria
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Salt Spring Island Silent Auction
The Salt Spring Island Garden Club is launching its first online auction on November 1, with a fundraising goal of $3,000 to support our community gardens. Thanks to the generosity of donors from across the islands, we already have a wonderful variety of items and experiences to offer—and we’re still accepting donations until November 1! The auction opens…
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The Victoria Horticultural Society Special Presentation: Paul Spriggs – “Great Scot! Some Cool Stuff About Plant Explorer David Douglas’ Travels in the Pacific Northwest”
The Victoria Horticultural Society will meet on November 3, 2026 ((7:00 – 9:00 pm) at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre (3277 Douglas St). Our speaker is Paul Spriggs, rock gardener, plant explorer, photographer, owner of Spriggs Garden Landscaping, and co-author of “The Crevice Garden.” Paul will speak on the topic “Great Scot! Some cool stuff about plant explorer David Douglas’…
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You Asked Us – October 2026
Q. To remove English Ivy, do I have to pull out all the roots or I can just cut of at the ground? The best answer is to do both cutting and pulling. In summer or fall, cut the vines above ground for easier removal (from whatever they’re attached to). What is left underground will…
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Victoria Orchid Society Show and Sale
October 17 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM October 18 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
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The Victoria Horticultural Society Special Presentation – Tasha Medve: The Purposeful Gardener
The Victoria Horticultural Society will meet on October 6, 2026 ((7:00 – 9:00 pm) at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre (3277 Douglas St). Our speaker is Tasha Medve, the author of “The Purposeful Gardener.” Tasha will speak on the topic “Planning a Veggie Garden and Growing Vertically.” She will share practical strategies for growing more food in less space…
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The Edible Plant Source Fall Plant Sale
Do you dream of having an edible landscape? Don’t miss this great opportunity to buy edible perennials on sale. Fall is a great time to plant them for next year’s harvest. Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
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You Asked Us – September 2026
Q. My cucumbers are misshapen. What is wrong? I would be interested to know how your cucumbers are grown, in the ground or in a pot, andhow the vine has been supported as it develops. An unsupported cucumber plant trailing on theground is much more likely to have misshapen fruit and a lower crop yield.…
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Simple Food Preservation: Fresh Storage, Easy Freezing and Dehydrating – On Zoom with Linda Gilkeson!
Want to make the most of your garden harvest without expensive equipment or complex processing? Join acclaimed organic gardening expert Linda Gilkeson, PhD, for a practical, photo-rich online workshop focusing on simple food storage methods that anyone can use. Cost: Pay what you can Click here to register: https://transitionsaltspring.com/food-preservation-2026/?fbclid=IwY2xjawT73wlwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4K5C8mUCP7WEKjhvuPlNP3p5QBEjAqS7kn40nh6uFN4SwoXbz9NCjMdRewHQ_aem_-96EgWSFAUQTQhyQO7pfcw
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Peninsula Garden Club Fall Plant Sale
Great selection of perennial plants, seeds, shrubs, trees, and gardening accessories.
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HCP Fall Plant Sale
Saturday, September 26th from 9 – 10 am (HCP Members and Volunteer only) Saturday, September 26th from 10 – 4 pm (Everyone Welcome) Fall is the perfect time for planting, the soil is still warm, and the fall rains are on the way! All plants are reduced by 25% and the ever-popular bargain bin will have plants at…