Coming Events, and Bulletin Board

Art and Music at Glendale Gardens

2011-06-26T15:41:00.001-07:00

View Royal Garden Club Annual Fall Show

2011-06-26T15:35:00.000-07:00

View Royal Garden Club Annual Fall Show

Shoreline Community School

Saturday, September 17, 2011 at 1:00 pm

2750 Shoreline Drive Victoria Map to Shoreline Community School
Annual Fall Show by members of the View Royal Garden Club Info. 250-478-5880 Admission: $5.00 includes refreshments and door prizes.

Summer Pruning & Workshops

2011-06-26T15:32:00.000-07:00

Summer Pruning & Workshops

Royal Roads University

Saturday, July 16, 2011 at 10:00 am

2005 Sooke Road Victoria Map to Royal Roads UniversityBC Fruit Testers Association present a workshop at Royal Roads Orchard. Bring your pruners for hands on experience on different fruit trees. Workshops 12:30-1:30

Budding
Maintaining Your Fruit Trees

Bring a lunch! Follow signs to the Mews Pay parking.

Information: Barrie Agar barrie.agar@royalroads.ca or Ann Aylard tel 250 656 0815

Water Garden Tour

2011-06-26T15:25:00.000-07:00

Water Garden Tour

Self-guided Garden Tour

Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 10:00 am

For the Love of Africa Society will be holding their fifth annual Water Garden Tour of some of Victoria’s finest water gardens.

Tickets for the self-guided tour are $25 and will be available May 17th at most Victoria garden centres. Information: www.fortheloveofafrica.org or (250) 891-0762.

Summer Scentsation Garden Show & Plant Sale

2011-06-26T15:19:00.000-07:00

Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 10:00 am

Summer Scentsation Garden Show & Plant Sale

James Bay Community Centre

140 Oswego Street

Map to James Bay Community Centre

Annual show of the Victoria Lily Society. Highlights include a display of early summer garden flowers and ornamental lilies, floral arrangements, flower arranging demonstrations, and a general plant sale (to include potted lilies).

Entries by the general public are welcome for both the judged competitions and the non-judged displays.

Admission is by donation.

An elegant afternnoon tea will be available for $5.00.

Show Handbook URL: http://www.members.shaw.ca/lilynet/viclil/2011showhandbook.pdf

Thimble Farms Hellaborganza

2011-02-12T10:02:00.000-08:00

Helleborganza

Thimble Farms Hellebore Extravaganza

February 18th-20th

Featured at this event will be an outstanding collection of Hellebores as well as other fabulous late winter blooming plants including Adonis, Corydalis, Cyclamen, Dentaria, double and single Hepatica and more.

Hard work and dedication to hand pollination has produced amazingly beautiful strains of Hellebores in which every plant is fabulous and unique.

Hellebore Gallery

http://www.thimblefarms.com/Hellebore%20gallery.html

Thimble Farms Hellebore page

http://www.thimblefarms.com/hellebore.html

Helleborganza Event Page

http://www.thimblefarms.com/events.html

Fraser's Thimble Farm
175 Arbutus Road
Salt Spring Island B.C.
V8K 1A3

Phone/fax 250-537-5788

email thimfarm@telus.net

Seedy Saturday

2011-02-12T09:37:00.000-08:00

Victoria's premier networking and educational event for gardeners of all abilities! Join us at the first gardening event of the year that features:
open-pollinated, organic, heritage and unique vegetable and flower seeds for sale direct from the growers specialty and native plants, perennials, bulbs, bamboos, rare trees, succulents vegetable seedlings small fruits, fruit and nut trees products from and for the garden cheese, fish, eggs, preserves, local produce, flowers, herbs mason bee boxes, honey, books garden club and non-profit displays and demonstrations Master Gardeners Bring your own saved seeds to donate or trade at the Seed Exchange. Seeds should be cleaned, packaged in clear bags, and labelled with the variety and year saved. The Free Speaker Presentations are one hour in length. Seating is limited, so be sure to come early for the topic of your choice. Click here for details. The Kids' Space will offer simple activities supervised by Victoria Compost Education Centre volunteers; parents stay with their children. Hours: 10am - 2pm.. Seedy Cafe offers snacks, beverages and light lunches from 11am - 2pm

Seedy Saturday

http://www.jamesbaymarket.com/seedysaturday/seedysaturday.htm

Victoria Winter Farmers' Market

2010-12-16T13:54:00.000-08:00

Victoria Downtown Public Market Society presents

Victoria Winter Farmers' Market

THIS SATURDAY 11-3 at Market Square (lower level)

Have you ever had a case of the mid-winter blues because you miss the summer

markets, all the tasty treats synonymous with warm weather and your local farmer's smiling face? Well,

the Victoria Downtown Public Market Society will lift your spirits by hosting a Winter Market in

Market Square from 11am to 3pm on the third Saturday of each month (through March 2011).

The Winter Market will feature many of your favorite local food producers including Terra Nossa

farm with local meats, Little Qualicum Cheeseworks, Iron Maiden Seafood, Saanich Organics, Bread

by Matt, Vancouver Island Salt Company, Haliburton, Kildara and SunTrio farms plus hot mulled apple

juice from LifeCycles, live music, and much, much more.

Market Square's inner courtyard provides shelter and a unique historical atmosphere to engage every

sense as you wander the stalls and marvel at the surprising amount of local food on offer during the

winter months. Admission is free and suitable for the entire family.

Victoria Winter Farmers' Market

Third Saturday of each month, 11am to 3pm

Dec 18, 2010. Jan 15, Feb 19 and March 19, 2011.

Market Square, 560 Johnson Street in Downtown Victoria, BC

For further information, please visit www.victoriapublicmarket.com

Or contact,

Timothy Trebilcock

phone: 250-294-3078

email: eatherenow@gmail.com

July/Aug 2009

2009-07-18T16:24:00.000-07:00

July 4
Victoria Lily Society 12th annual "Summer Scentsation" Garden Show and Plant Sale.
10:30am to 3:30 pm Cadboro Bay United Church Hall, 2655 Arbutus Road.
Highlights include a display of early summer garden flowers and ornamental lilies, floral arrangements,
flower arranging demonstrations, master gardeners, and a general plant sale (to include potted lilies).
Entries by the general public are welcome for both the judged competitions and the non-judged displays.
Admission is by donation. An elegant tea (with homemake sweets, scones and jam) will be available for $4.00.
Free ample on-site parking. Show Handbook URL: http://www.members.shaw.ca/lilynet/viclil/2009showhandbook.pdf

July 4-5
Organic Island Festival, Glendale Gardens and Woodland, 505 Quayle Rd., 10:00-5:00
www.organicislands.ca
July 11
For the Love of Africa Water Garden Tour 10:- 5:30 Self-guided tour. Tickets at Art Knapp, Cannor Nursery,
Dig This Stores and Gardenworks (Victoria locations).
Information www.fortheloveofafrica.org OR (250) 544-2177
July 25
Gardening with SOUL, Organic Garden Tour,
Tickets at Dig This stores in Oak Bay and Market Square or the Greater Victoria Compost Education Centre,
1216 North Park Street. More information www.organiclandcare.org or 250-381-3773
August 2009
August 8 and 9
Arts and Music at Glendale, 505 Quayle Rd, Saanich
Tickets available online or at the entrance. 505 Quayle Rd, Saanich
Information: (250) 479-6162 OR www.hcp.bc.ca

Ask the Garden Coach

2008-09-27T13:39:00.000-07:00

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

Arts at Glendale Garden

2008-07-14T14:31:00.001-07:00

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

Organic Islands Festival

2008-07-06T12:33:00.000-07:00

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/

Lily Show

2008-06-28T11:53:00.000-07:00

North American Lily Society, Inc.presents 61st Annual International Lily Conference and Show "Seaside Scentsation"
on 2 - 6 July 2008
hosted byThe Victoria Lily SocietyatMary Winspear Centre2243 Beacon AvenueSidney, British Columbia V8L 1W9

for more info www.NALS2008.org

Spring into Summer Solstice Sale

2008-06-08T12:19:00.000-07:00

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
http://www.urbanoasisgardening.net/

Spring into Summer Solstice Sale

2008-06-08T10:08:00.000-07:00

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

http://www.urbanoasisgardening.net/

Container Garden Show and Sale

2008-05-03T13:32:00.000-07:00

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.

Native Plant Gardening

2008-04-27T07:55:00.000-07:00

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

water restrictions

2008-04-27T07:44:00.000-07:00

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

Rhod show and sale

2008-04-24T15:08:00.000-07:00

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

Vancouver Island Bonsai Club Events

2008-04-09T16:46:00.001-07:00

http://www.victoriabonsai.bc.ca/bonsaiCalendar.htm

Victoria Hort Society Plant, and Book Sales

2008-04-09T16:28:00.001-07:00

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/

Wildlife and Trees

2008-04-09T16:12:00.000-07:00

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

Swan Lake Nature Centre's Annual plant sale

2008-04-09T16:07:00.001-07:00

http://www.swanlake.bc.ca/plantsale.htm

Government house plant sale

2008-04-09T15:56:00.001-07:00

http://www.ltgov.bc.ca/gardens/friends.htm

Shorebird Festival

2008-03-30T11:59:00.000-07:00

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

2008-03-30T11:41:00.000-07:00

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

www.swanlake.bc.ca

compost club 2008 schedule

2008-03-29T08:08:00.000-07:00

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.