Ask the Coach
Sandra Nelson will be at the BC women's Show and Sale to answer any Gardening Questions.
October 4th & 5th
Pearkes Recreation Centre
3100 Tillicum Rd
Victoria, BC
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
Arts at Glendale Garden
Arts at Glendale Garden
Come One, Come All to the 14th Annual ARTS at Glendale Gardens and Woodland
We invite you to visit our 14th annual Art ShowThis is our MAJOR FUNDRAISERThis year's show will feature over 70 artistsAlongside painters and sculptors will be photographers, printmakers, textile artists, potters, jewelers, glass jewellery, glassware and photocards, weavers, woodworkers, metalworkers and as always musiciansSaturday August 9th and Sunday August 10th10:00-4:30Free ParkingAdmission $5 for both daysHCP Members FreeLive MusicRefreshments• Light lunch• BBQ’d treats• Sweets
Come One, Come All to the 14th Annual ARTS at Glendale Gardens and Woodland
We invite you to visit our 14th annual Art ShowThis is our MAJOR FUNDRAISERThis year's show will feature over 70 artistsAlongside painters and sculptors will be photographers, printmakers, textile artists, potters, jewelers, glass jewellery, glassware and photocards, weavers, woodworkers, metalworkers and as always musiciansSaturday August 9th and Sunday August 10th10:00-4:30Free ParkingAdmission $5 for both daysHCP Members FreeLive MusicRefreshments• Light lunch• BBQ’d treats• Sweets
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Organic Islands Festival
Live Green. Do Good. We’ll show you how!
July 5 and 6, 2008. 10am-5pmGlendale Gardens, Victoria, BCJust north of Camosun College Interurban Campus – See Getting ThereFounded and directed by Victoria’s Deb Morse, The Organic Islands Festival and Sustainability Expo has become Canada’s largest outdoor green festival and features fun and entertainment for all ages; providing provocative, inspiring education about the green movement and how we can effectively make it part of our everyday lives. Advance ticket holders receive entry to festival and free entry to Arts in the Gardens, Aug 9 & 10. Avoid line-ups and purchase tickets at LifeStyle Markets in Victoria, 180-2950 Douglas Street, and Cook St. Village, Sidney locations.
http://www.organicislands.ca/
July 5 and 6, 2008. 10am-5pmGlendale Gardens, Victoria, BCJust north of Camosun College Interurban Campus – See Getting ThereFounded and directed by Victoria’s Deb Morse, The Organic Islands Festival and Sustainability Expo has become Canada’s largest outdoor green festival and features fun and entertainment for all ages; providing provocative, inspiring education about the green movement and how we can effectively make it part of our everyday lives. Advance ticket holders receive entry to festival and free entry to Arts in the Gardens, Aug 9 & 10. Avoid line-ups and purchase tickets at LifeStyle Markets in Victoria, 180-2950 Douglas Street, and Cook St. Village, Sidney locations.
http://www.organicislands.ca/
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Lily Show
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Spring into Summer Solstice Sale
Spring into Summer
3rd annual
Summer Solstice Sale.
June 21st
Urban Oasis is open 8 till late
Everything in the store is 30% off.
Those friendly Master Gardener's will be in attendance to answer your questions from 11am to 3pm, Saturday and Sunday
Spring into Summer Solstice Sale
Spring into Summer
3rd annual
Summer Solstice Sale.
June 21st
Urban Oasis is open 8 till late
Everything in the store is 30% off.
Those friendly Master Gardener's will be in attendance to answer your questions from 11am to 3pm, Saturday and Sunday
Urban Oasis Garden Centre
4085 Quadra St
479 6868
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Container Garden Show and Sale
Friday, May 2nd, 2008 9:30am-9:00pm on Friday 9:30am-6:00pm on Saturday
Members will display their best containers and plants for sale and answer questions from the public.
Members will display their best containers and plants for sale and answer questions from the public.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Native Plant Gardening
Native Plant Gardening Workshop
This three hour workshop on gardening with drought-resistant native plants will:
Identify native plants
Review the benefits of native plants
Teach how and where to grow native plants
Offer tips for reducing or eliminating lawns
Inform how to create special natural habitats, such as meadows, thickets, woodlands
Discuss how to attract wildlife to the garden
Include an informative tour of the native plant garden
Review CRD Water Services conservation programs
Instructor: Patricia Johnston, Native Plant & Waterwise consultant.
Each workshop is limited to 18 participants and pre-registration is required.
Workshops are held in the Spring and Fall.
Spring 2008 Schedule:
All Spring workshops are full.
Please check back for Fall dates.
www.crd.bc.ca/water
Learn More About Native Plant Gardening
These PDF documents contain information on many aspects of native plant gardening:
Common Native Plants for Shady Garden Conditions
Common Native Plants for Sunny Garden Conditions
Common Native Plants for the Seashore
Common Plants of the Garry Oak Ecosystem
Container Gardening with Native Plants in Shade
Container Gardening with Native Plants in Sun
Create A Butterfly Garden with Native Plants
Evergreen Native Plants
Native Plant Ground Covers
Native Plant Meadow Flowers and Grasses
Native Plants by Flower - Berry Colour and for Seasonal Interest
Native Plants for Moist-Wet Places
Native Plants for Rock Gardens
Native Plants for Sun-Loving Thickets
Native Plants for Woodland Gardens
Wildlife Handouts
Native Plant Resource List
This three hour workshop on gardening with drought-resistant native plants will:
Identify native plants
Review the benefits of native plants
Teach how and where to grow native plants
Offer tips for reducing or eliminating lawns
Inform how to create special natural habitats, such as meadows, thickets, woodlands
Discuss how to attract wildlife to the garden
Include an informative tour of the native plant garden
Review CRD Water Services conservation programs
Instructor: Patricia Johnston, Native Plant & Waterwise consultant.
Each workshop is limited to 18 participants and pre-registration is required.
Workshops are held in the Spring and Fall.
Spring 2008 Schedule:
All Spring workshops are full.
Please check back for Fall dates.
www.crd.bc.ca/water
Learn More About Native Plant Gardening
These PDF documents contain information on many aspects of native plant gardening:
Common Native Plants for Shady Garden Conditions
Common Native Plants for Sunny Garden Conditions
Common Native Plants for the Seashore
Common Plants of the Garry Oak Ecosystem
Container Gardening with Native Plants in Shade
Container Gardening with Native Plants in Sun
Create A Butterfly Garden with Native Plants
Evergreen Native Plants
Native Plant Ground Covers
Native Plant Meadow Flowers and Grasses
Native Plants by Flower - Berry Colour and for Seasonal Interest
Native Plants for Moist-Wet Places
Native Plants for Rock Gardens
Native Plants for Sun-Loving Thickets
Native Plants for Woodland Gardens
Wildlife Handouts
Native Plant Resource List
water restrictions
Stage One Water Restrictions take effect on May 1 and run until September 30, 2008
Water Conservation Bylaw Watering Schedule
Even Addresses
Odd Addresses
Lawn watering allowedWednesdays & Saturdays4 –10am and 7–10pm
Lawn watering allowed Thursdays & Sundays4 –10am and 7–10pm
www.crd.bc.ca/water
Water Conservation Bylaw Watering Schedule
Even Addresses
Odd Addresses
Lawn watering allowedWednesdays & Saturdays4 –10am and 7–10pm
Lawn watering allowed Thursdays & Sundays4 –10am and 7–10pm
www.crd.bc.ca/water
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Rhod show and sale
Victoria Rhododendron Society Annual Show and Sale
The VRS Show and Sale is being held this year on April 26 at Glendale Gardens, 505 Quayle Road. Show from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. Sale starts at 9:00 am. If you're looking for a hard to find rhodo make sure to come early. Admission to the show is by donation. This year our show and sale is in conjunction with Glendale Garden's sale of perennials
The VRS Show and Sale is being held this year on April 26 at Glendale Gardens, 505 Quayle Road. Show from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. Sale starts at 9:00 am. If you're looking for a hard to find rhodo make sure to come early. Admission to the show is by donation. This year our show and sale is in conjunction with Glendale Garden's sale of perennials
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Victoria Hort Society Plant, and Book Sales
Victoria Horticultural Society meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm
at the Garth Homer Centre, 813 Darwin Avenue in Saanich
(extra parking at Saanich Municipal Hall parking lot).
There are no meetings held in the months of January and August.
Next Meeting is ......... May 6th 2008
Plant Sale at 7:00pm
Annual Book and Magazine Sale!!
The library’s annual book and magazine sale takes place at the May meeting. Although past sales comprised lots of magazines and a handful of books, this year the sale has a load of books. So, bring your wallet and a lot of change (our books and magazines are very, very cheap) and stock up on some reading.
If you have any books or magazines – gardening or anything else – that you would like to donate to the sale, please call Joan at 598-7386.
http://www.vichortsociety.org/
at the Garth Homer Centre, 813 Darwin Avenue in Saanich
(extra parking at Saanich Municipal Hall parking lot).
There are no meetings held in the months of January and August.
Next Meeting is ......... May 6th 2008
Plant Sale at 7:00pm
Annual Book and Magazine Sale!!
The library’s annual book and magazine sale takes place at the May meeting. Although past sales comprised lots of magazines and a handful of books, this year the sale has a load of books. So, bring your wallet and a lot of change (our books and magazines are very, very cheap) and stock up on some reading.
If you have any books or magazines – gardening or anything else – that you would like to donate to the sale, please call Joan at 598-7386.
http://www.vichortsociety.org/
Wildlife and Trees
NPSG EventsThursday, April 17, 2008 at 7pmWildlife and Trees in BCTodd Manning, co-author
The slow demise of a tree opens up myriad opportunities to increase and sustain biodiversity in our forests. Join habitat forester, wildlife ecologist and arborist Todd Manning as he explores BC's rich natural heritage.
UVic, MacLaurin Bldg, Rm D-116Non member drop-in fee: $2
http://www.npsg.ca/events.shtml
The slow demise of a tree opens up myriad opportunities to increase and sustain biodiversity in our forests. Join habitat forester, wildlife ecologist and arborist Todd Manning as he explores BC's rich natural heritage.
UVic, MacLaurin Bldg, Rm D-116Non member drop-in fee: $2
http://www.npsg.ca/events.shtml
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Shorebird Festival
NATURALIST'S WEEKEND & 11th ANNUAL SHOREBIRD FESTIVALJoin us at the Tofino Botanical Gardens and the Clayoquot Field Station for a 3-day program which includes:Two nights dormitory-style accommodation (Private Suite available at additional cost)Two breakfastsThree seminars/slideshowsAmple opportunities for guided birding and “intertidaling” with biologists and naturalists.Read more details about Tofino's Shorebird Festival and Naturalist's Weeknend here...http://www.tbgf.org/
Garden Design with Native Plants
The Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary presents a special Spring program:
Garden Design with Native Plants
Presented by Pat Johnston and Christina Nikolic
Sunday, April 27th
9:30 am to 1:00 pm
at the Swan Lake Nature House
cost $40
friends of Swan Lake $36
pre-register please
250 479 0211
Saturday, March 29, 2008
compost club 2008 schedule
2008 Workshops!
Please pre-register for all workshops: 386-WORMWorkshop schedule may change without notice
Composting Basics Workshops
Repeat workshops held once monthly. Saturdays 10 am-12pm, Free!
Feb 2, March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, July 12, Aug 9, Sept 6, Oct 13, Nov 15
Workshop Series
Our membership policies have changed, read more about it here.
Saturdays 2 – 4 pm
Compost Club Members: Receive your first 6 workshops free! Additional workshops $13.50.
Non-members: $15
Please note: 48 hours cancellation notice is required for all workshops. If you do not cancel within that time and do not show up for the workshop, it will be counted as one of your free membership workshops.
Feb 2 Planning Your Year Round Veggie Garden Feb 23 Cane Fruit ProductionMarch 1 Orchard Mason Bees CANCELLED March 29 Introduction to Permaculture PrinciplesApril 26 Soil Building and "No Dig" Veggie GardeningMay 3 Organic Weed and Pest Management May 31 Winter Veggie GardeningJune 7 Chickens in the CityJuly 26 Saving Water in the Food GardenSept 6 "Do it Yourself" Garden Solutions/TechnologySept 20 Seed SavingSept 27 Native PlantsOct 4 Marvellous Mushrooms Oct 18 Composting Toilets and Greywater SystemsOct. 25 Backyard Food Forests
Pumpkin Smash 2008
Come give your pumpkin a proper burial at this year's Pumpkin Smash. You and the kids can participate fun pumpkin smashing games with a Halloween twist. See you at the Smash! Pumpkin Smash: Saturday, Nov. 1st and 2nd Times and Locations TBA
Compost Educator Volunteer Training Program (must pre-register)
This two day course covers a wide range of topics including basic backyard composting, worm composting, hot composting, trenching, sheet mulching, organic veggie gardening/soil management . Participants are fully trained in the Centre's outreach procedures and are given a detailed site tour. Cost: $100 deposit, $85 returned after 30 hour practicum. Please contact the Centre for an application form ~ we look forward to having you join our team!
The course is scheduled over two days: Friday evening (5:30-9:30); Saturday all day (9:00-5:00)
The CEP is offered three times through 2008: March 14th and 15thJune 13th and 14thSeptember 12th and 13thMust apply for program. (Contact the Centre for an application form)
Fifth Annual Plant Sale
Date: Saturday, May 10th Time: 10am – 1pm Where: 1216 North Park St, Compost Education Centre Cost: Admission FREE, donations gratefully accepted with proceeds supporting school programs of the Centre.
Prepare yourself for our fifth annual organic plant sale! We will have another large selection of plants including annuals and perennial vegetables, ornamentals, and medicinal and herbal plants. This year promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a greater selection of plants and growers. If you are interested in participating as either a vendor or a volunteer, please contact us at the Centre.
Parking is available at Victoria High School, off Fernwood Rd. We also encourage folks to arrive by foot, bus, and bike – if you can discover an ingenious way to carry home all your plants!
Annual General Meeting 2008
The 2007 Annual General Meeting occurred in April. Participants heard from knowledgeable speakers, won fantastic door prizes, and had the usual great conversation and refreshments to tantalize the palate. Please check back for information on 2008's AGM.
This schedule may change without notice. Workshops and events take place at the Greater Victoria Compost Education Centre at 1216 North Park Street. Contact the Centre at 386-9676 for confirmation on course dates and times as well as information on registration and fees.
Please pre-register for all workshops: 386-WORMWorkshop schedule may change without notice
Composting Basics Workshops
Repeat workshops held once monthly. Saturdays 10 am-12pm, Free!
Feb 2, March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, July 12, Aug 9, Sept 6, Oct 13, Nov 15
Workshop Series
Our membership policies have changed, read more about it here.
Saturdays 2 – 4 pm
Compost Club Members: Receive your first 6 workshops free! Additional workshops $13.50.
Non-members: $15
Please note: 48 hours cancellation notice is required for all workshops. If you do not cancel within that time and do not show up for the workshop, it will be counted as one of your free membership workshops.
Feb 2 Planning Your Year Round Veggie Garden Feb 23 Cane Fruit ProductionMarch 1 Orchard Mason Bees CANCELLED March 29 Introduction to Permaculture PrinciplesApril 26 Soil Building and "No Dig" Veggie GardeningMay 3 Organic Weed and Pest Management May 31 Winter Veggie GardeningJune 7 Chickens in the CityJuly 26 Saving Water in the Food GardenSept 6 "Do it Yourself" Garden Solutions/TechnologySept 20 Seed SavingSept 27 Native PlantsOct 4 Marvellous Mushrooms Oct 18 Composting Toilets and Greywater SystemsOct. 25 Backyard Food Forests
Pumpkin Smash 2008
Come give your pumpkin a proper burial at this year's Pumpkin Smash. You and the kids can participate fun pumpkin smashing games with a Halloween twist. See you at the Smash! Pumpkin Smash: Saturday, Nov. 1st and 2nd Times and Locations TBA
Compost Educator Volunteer Training Program (must pre-register)
This two day course covers a wide range of topics including basic backyard composting, worm composting, hot composting, trenching, sheet mulching, organic veggie gardening/soil management . Participants are fully trained in the Centre's outreach procedures and are given a detailed site tour. Cost: $100 deposit, $85 returned after 30 hour practicum. Please contact the Centre for an application form ~ we look forward to having you join our team!
The course is scheduled over two days: Friday evening (5:30-9:30); Saturday all day (9:00-5:00)
The CEP is offered three times through 2008: March 14th and 15thJune 13th and 14thSeptember 12th and 13thMust apply for program. (Contact the Centre for an application form)
Fifth Annual Plant Sale
Date: Saturday, May 10th Time: 10am – 1pm Where: 1216 North Park St, Compost Education Centre Cost: Admission FREE, donations gratefully accepted with proceeds supporting school programs of the Centre.
Prepare yourself for our fifth annual organic plant sale! We will have another large selection of plants including annuals and perennial vegetables, ornamentals, and medicinal and herbal plants. This year promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a greater selection of plants and growers. If you are interested in participating as either a vendor or a volunteer, please contact us at the Centre.
Parking is available at Victoria High School, off Fernwood Rd. We also encourage folks to arrive by foot, bus, and bike – if you can discover an ingenious way to carry home all your plants!
Annual General Meeting 2008
The 2007 Annual General Meeting occurred in April. Participants heard from knowledgeable speakers, won fantastic door prizes, and had the usual great conversation and refreshments to tantalize the palate. Please check back for information on 2008's AGM.
This schedule may change without notice. Workshops and events take place at the Greater Victoria Compost Education Centre at 1216 North Park Street. Contact the Centre at 386-9676 for confirmation on course dates and times as well as information on registration and fees.
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