Summer

Summer in the Garden features vibrant colours and fragrant smells for our visitors to enjoy.

Fall

Autumn colours are absolutely stunning at the Garden, and there are plenty of blooms still showing.

Winter

The winter Garden features muted colour palettes, stunning silhouettes and a scattering of colour with winter berries and blooms.

Download the March Bloom Guide here!
Copies also available at the Garden.

Medicinal Plant Walk (Online)

Whether you are making changes favouring health, amazed by medicinal properties in plants, or simply a nature lover, join this virtual walk through  VanDusen guided by Medical Herbalist Katolen Yardley. This course will give you the tools to further your knowledge on the many aspects of plant-based medicine, including a focus on using plants for home-based first aid.

Spiral Herb Gardens (Online)

A spiral garden for herbs makes optimal use of three-dimensional space through a classic, naturally beautiful design. As different areas of the spiral garden have varying amounts of sun exposure and drainage, microclimates are created, enabling a diversity of plant species to grow in a small area.

Learn how to set up your own spiral garden as an easy DIY project with Sustainability Consultant Yael Stav, Ph.D..

The result is compact, accessible, thoughtful, and aesthetically pleasing – making it a  wonderful centerpiece in your garden. Great for school and community gardens too!

Grow Your Own Microgreens (Online)

Microgreens can be grown at home year-round! Learn the difference between microgreens, sprouts, and baby greens – and the required growing conditions for them.

In this online class, you will gain an understanding of the systems and products that you need to grow microgreens at home. Dr. Yael Stav will demonstrate the steps to prepare your own microgreens tray and will provide you with the knowledge and resources to start your own.

Introduction to Birding (Online)

This seasonal favourite is now being offered online by long-time VanDusen birding guide Jeremy Gordon. During this introduction to birding, he will share the best resources such as binoculars and field guides, provide tips on how to identify birds, and highlight hot birding spots in Vancouver. Jeremy will present some of the many species of birds in the Garden, and test your newly acquired ID skills in engaging ways.

Boozy Botanical Blends (Online)

It’s summer! What better time to broaden your entertaining toolkit with some botanical cocktails?

Creative Cocktail Consulting’s Cole Benoit will discuss botanicals you can grow in your home garden for cocktails and ideas for using and preserving them for optimal flavour. Cole will guide you to create your own sample cocktails at home, made with summer-inspired botanical ingredients; we’ll also discuss home bar basics such as tools and techniques to get started.

Watercolour Series: Summer Herbs (Online)

Join this two part series with an open mind and experimental heart to capture the essence of various summer herbs. Learn to appreciate the unpredictable nature and beauty of watercolour with the guide of artist and illustrator Susan Pearson. From a light touch with delicate pencil lines using controlled washes, bringing washes to clear and sloppy wet washes, this series will use inventive techniques that will help you create subject matter in an encouraging and fun way. All levels of ability are welcome.