Tag: Victoria
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Mount Arrowsmith Rhododendron Society Show and Plant Sale
This annual Show and Plant Sale features the flowers of early to mid-season blooming rhododendron species, along with local vendors selling gardening goodies and a variety of plants (rhododendrons). Free Admission. Everyone welcome.
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The Vancouver Island Rock and Alpine Garden Society Plant Sale
If you want the opportunity to buy rare and unusual plants grown and lovingly cared for by club members or offered by specialty nurseries, this is a sale that you cannot afford to miss. Admission by donation. There will also be seed sales, plant exhibition, tea, a silent auction and door prizes.
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Victoria Dahlia Society Annual Tuber and Plant Sale
Includes rare and exclusive varieties – cash, cheque, debit and credit card accepted. Come early for best selection. Dahlia Society members have early access from 8 to 9 am
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Duncan Seedy Saturday
The 16th annual Seedy Saturday – A family friendly community event focused on seed exchange, featuring local seed farmers, vendors music, kids’ activities, workshops, and food trucks. Admission: $2
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Cobble Hill Seedy Saturday
One of the most interesting Seedy Saturdays on the Island. Plants will be for sale in the Stu Armour Hall while seeds, books and advice tables will be in the Cobble Hill Hall (the Farmer’s Institute Hall). Free Admission.
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Drought Tolerant Gardening
Are you under water restrictions but still want an abundant garden? Learn how you can choose flowering perennials while still enjoying fruit and vegetable production during dry conditions. Through the use of native plants, xeric landscaping techniques and carefully chosen vegetables and fruits, we will look at food plant options that will produce throughout the…
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HCP Spring Plant Sale
Don’t miss the best plant sale of the year! Unique plants propagated at HCP. 10% off for HCP members.
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Victoria Horticultural Society Special Presentation: Jo-Ann Matiachuk and ‘The Joy of Gardening’
The Victoria Horticultural Society will meet on March 3, 2026 (7:00 – 9:00 pm) at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre (3277 Douglas St). Our speaker is master gardener Jo-Ann Matiachuk, who will speak on the topic “The Joy of Gardening,” exploring the many and often surprising contributions of gardening to the health and well-being of individuals…
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You Asked Us – February 2026
Q. What do I do with Dahlia Bulbs? Dahlias grow from tubers, not bulbs. These are modified stems that store the nutrients that the plant needs such as starches. They also store the energy that a plant needs to allow new growth after dormancy. The top sides of the tuber produce shoots that grow into…
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Introduction to Backyard Beekeeping
Have you ever wanted to start keeping bees but didn’t know where to start? Would you like to see improved fruit production in your garden along with the potential of having your own honey? Learn the basics of beekeeping with Gordon Mackay. In this workshop we will cover the basics of how to start your first…