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This edition features information on the wreath workshops and updates from the Pacific Horticulture College, Community Education, Youth Programs, & More, plus The Bookend. We hope you enjoy it!
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 A wreath hanging on the door is a symbol of welcome. I really enjoy the scents, textures, and of course, the one-of-a-kind creations when you make a wreath by hand. I will have handmade wreaths available starting the 28th of November.

My group of volunteers and I will be busy creating the ever-popular holiday wreaths!

Come in and browse our selection or contact me directly if you have any questions or want to place an order.   

They will be individually priced, starting at $65.

Thank you for your support,

Linda

headgardener@hcp.ca

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Hi Everyone,
We are reaching out to the gardening community to donate plant materials that would otherwise be composted.
We have 20 participants/class and if all classes are full, we will have a grand total of 240 people creating their own one of a kind wreath!
 
Our volunteers will sort and chop the materials into bins to have available for classes. We go through a lot of materials!
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I am including a list of our favourite materials. If you are cutting back any of the corresponding plants or if you have any greens that would be great in a wreath, please save them for us. We need lots of variety and big enough pieces to wire into a wreath. We will be accepting materials until December 5th. All can be dropped off at gate 4, by our polyhouses, at your convenience. We very much appreciate your help.
 
Thanks!
Linda
headgardener@hcp.ca
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 Many of you may not realize that we have a Wreath Garden located in the lower field, across from the Doris Page Winter Garden.

We planted it in 2019 to grow plants suitable to harvest for our community ed wreath workshops. We started harvesting 2 years ago. Some of our favorites are Chamaecyparis lawsoniana 'Aureomarginata' and Thujopsis dolabrata 'Variegata'.
 
The Wreath Garden
This garden was planted in 2019 on the site of the previous Ornamental
Grass Garden. This location had both drainage and weed challenges. Common
Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) rhizomes had spread throughout the entire site. This is one of the most widespread garden weeds in the world and we have tried to eradicate it by solarization. Raised planter beds made from Western red Cedar locally milled in Sooke have provide a sunny, well-drained area.
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Spread the Word! Our Pacific Horticulture College is currently accepting applications for our full-time 2026 Certificate Program, commencing in January of the new year.  And a HUGE Congratulations to our 2025 Certificate students, who are just wrapping up their intensive 10-month full-time program, and will now have Levels 1 and 2 under their belts!  We are so proud of your efforts and accomplishments! 
 
Our 6-week Level 3 Apprenticeship Training Program for the Pacific Horticulture College is now up and running; students are studying full-time with us to complete this important step towards their Red Seal designation!
Applications for our full-time 2026 Certificate and part-time 2026 Level 1 and 4 Apprenticeship Training Programs are open now! The application deadline for all of these exciting programs is December 5, 2025.
 
As always, mark your calendars and spread the word to those who may be interested in any of these educational opportunities! Please visit our website for more information on program dates and requirements: https://hcp.ca/pacific-horticulture-college/ 
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It's time for festive greenery, and HCP community education has a variety of crafty classes with ideas for decorating and gift-giving this holiday season. There are still a few spaces available in our popular Adult Wreath Making Workshops with HCP Head Gardener Linda Petite, or join International Master Florist Katherine Olmstead for a hands-on class where you'll design a whimsical, long-lasting, European-inspired table-top tree arrangement.
 
Paint Christmas Cards in watercolour with Richard Wong, or Opulent Glass & Ink Ornaments with Heidi Walter. If you are already dreaming up garden plans for next year, Jane Tice will introduce you to 20 plants for winter interest in her next two Plant Identification & Culture classes, Nov. 29 and Dec. 13. You'll find more information and registration details here on the HCP Community Education page. 
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Visit The Gardens’ Gift Shop

Festive goodies have arrived at the gardens' gift shop! We have gnomes & reindeer & owls, oh my! Next time you're at the gardens, be sure to stop by and see our cozy collections. You'll also find an assortment of handpicked, locally crafted treasures, including handmade soaps, resin earrings with real flowers, beautiful pottery, ornaments, and a variety of gardening tools, books, and essentials.

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HCP KIDS BIRTHDAYS - click on the title for a Birthday Booking Form

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Garden Camps HCP KIDS CAMPS - 

REGISTRATION FOR SPRING BREAK CAMPS OPENS MONDAY JANUARY 12 (FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS) AND TUESDAY JANUARY 13 (ALL) AT 7:00 AM BOTH DAYS. The camps run from March 16-20th, and March 23-27th.

Registration for Pro D Day Camps

Fall Workshops - (A few spaces remaining)

  • Family Wreath Making - click on the date to register

Holiday Centre Piece (A few spaces remaining)

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HCP Memberships offer a wealth of benefits for the body, heart & spirit. 

Share your love of plants and nature with a friend.

Reminder -                 Member Guest Passes do not expire 

but if you have used them, your guests' entry fee is only $9.00.

You can purchase a new Membership or Membership Renewal here.
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Garden entrance is discounted to $9 with a same-day C&Q receipt 
{children under 16 receive complimentary entry}.

Hours: Monday to Sunday, 9am-3pm

FEEL WORLDS AWAY | DINE WITH THE FLOWERS
"Charlotte & The Quail" has called The Gardens home since 2010. "Our lives have forever changed with the time spent here.  The Gardens have given us perspective, peace & patience.  The seasons have offered us repetition, reminders & reassurance.

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Library is open for browsing and borrowing Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday from 10 am to 1 pm. Check out the Library Catalog
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Practical Permaculture for Home Landscapes, Your Community, and the
Whole Earth by Jessi Bloom & Dave Boehnlein.

A repeat review from back in October 2020, as this is a popular topic and an
outstanding book. In this thorough book, the authors cover the basic principles, processes, systems and more of permaculture with the intention of making it ‘approachable and inspirational.’

They describe permaculture as a process that starts with a problem, then finds an elegant solution; living sustainably within ecological means; and using wholistic design decisions based on ethics and natural systems. The entire design process is explained, with detailed information on the plants, water, waste, energy, shelter, food, animals and structures that make up the garden. This thoughtful book can be a valuable resource for anyone who wants to be more deliberate in each step of their gardening practice.

Available from the library to borrow and the Gift Shop to buy.

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Have any questions?

Email reception@hcp.ca or call 250-479-6162

The Gardens at HCP - 505 Quayle Road, Victoria BC, V9E 2J7
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