Tag: Victoria

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,…

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…

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…

Grow your favourite veggies in containers – successfully! Growing veggies, flowers and fruits is not only for the garden – growing in containers can be an incredibly rewarding and abundant way to add nourishment and local veg to your meals, while receiving all the mental health benefits of gardening! In this workshop, learn about what…

Learn how to set up and maintain a worm compost bin, sometimes called a vermicompost, and make high quality compost, indoors! Everything you need to know about starting up and maintaining a worm bin compost system, also known as vermicomposting. Perfect for small space composting and apartment living, or in addition to other composting systems…

Holistic Rainwater Management – Slow, Sink, Spread, Store & Plan for Overflow How can we best make use of the rainfall we get in our challenging wet/dry climate? For most people on small lots, the idea of storing all the rainwater they need for their home or even their gardens is a challenging proposition. However,…

Composting options for those that live in apartments, condos, or units without a yard! 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:…

Come learn what to add to veggie garden soil, and when, for optimal vegetable growth! With so many products to choose from, which amendments and fertilizers are the best, and when should they be applied? Slow food or fast food, we focus on feeding the soil that feeds our plants. Christina will give an overview…

Learn a ton about this region’s unique and colourful Native plant abundance! In this workshop, you will learn how gardening with our local native plants can give you a water-saving, low-maintenance garden that brings colour all season long, making them the ultimate ecological choice. Native plants are adapted to the area’s conditions making them ideal…

Learn a breadth of advanced composting methods including hot composting, compost tea, and in-situ composting.