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  • Drought Tolerant Gardening

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    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…

  • HCP Spring Plant Sale

    HCP Spring Plant Sale

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    Don’t miss the best plant sale of the year! Unique plants propagated at HCP. 10% off for HCP members.

  • Victoria Horticultural Society Special Presentation: Jo-Ann Matiachuk and ‘The Joy of Gardening’

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    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…

  • You Asked Us – February 2026

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    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…

  • Introduction to Backyard Beekeeping

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    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…

  • Growing Glorious Grasses

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    This one-day workshop will  be split into two parts: a classroom session (90 minutes) and an outdoor tour of the Ornamental Grass Demonstration Garden and other parts of the garden where grasses have been used to good effect (90 minutes). During the classroom session, participants will be introduced to the joys of gardening with ornamental…

  • Wildfire Resilient Gardening

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    This informative workshop will show you how to build wildfire-resilience into your gardens and landscapes. You’ll learn how to better steward your land, choose fire resilient plants, and design gardens that not only look beautiful, but increase the protection of your home from wildfire loss.

  • Introduction to Winter Fruit Tree Pruning

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    This workshop will focus on apple and pear tree pruning in the winter. What is the intention and desired outcome for pruning at this time of year and how does one decide where to prune and how much? All will be revealed under the expert instruction of Gordon Mackay, who will also provide tips on how to…

  • The American Rhododendron Society Spring Convention

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    I you love Rhodos you’re not going to want to miss this multi day event which includes speakers and garden tours!

  • Camas Day at Uplands Park

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    Friends of Uplands Park will be having its Camas Day Celebration on Sunday May 3, 2026. Join FOUP for their annual spring celebration with food, live music, native plant walks, prizes, kids activities and incredible informational displays from their community amazing partners working to protect our local ecosystems. For more information, please visit Friends of Uplands…