Spring
Monday, March 20 2023 - Wednesday, June 21 2023In spring the Garden is bursting with cheerful rhododendrons, stunning magnolias, delicate cherry blossoms and bloom-full camellias – to mention a few…
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In spring the Garden is bursting with cheerful rhododendrons, stunning magnolias, delicate cherry blossoms and bloom-full camellias – to mention a few…
Learn MoreSummer in the Garden features vibrant colours and fragrant smells for our visitors to enjoy.
Learn MoreAutumn colours are absolutely stunning at the Garden, and there are plenty of blooms still showing.
Learn MoreThe winter Garden features muted colour palettes, stunning silhouettes and a scattering of colour with winter berries and blooms.
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Presented by VBGA & Vancouver Master Gardeners
⭐This 8-session online series offers a unique opportunity to expand your gardening knowledge through lectures by some of BC’s most esteemed gardening experts.
Covering essential gardening principles and a diverse range of topics, this program features a partial but impactful offering of the Master Gardeners Basic Training course and is designed for both beginner and seasoned home gardeners.
Learn MoreThis workshop involves creating small pine needle baskets using pine needles collected from the Okanagan, sinew, and a lot of patience. Over this six-week series, taught by Dave McKeown from Terri’s Native Crafts, you will make your own small basket to take home.
Terri’s Native Crafts was established 30 years ago by Terri and Dave McKeown to help Terri reconnect with her St’at’imc heritage. Following Terri’s passing, her husband Dave and granddaughter Jess McKeown continue to follow the powwow trail in her memory. Dave, who has been weaving for 15 years, was taught by elders.
Discover the stark beauty of silhouettes in this 4-session watercolour painting series!
Learn how to capture the essence of leafless trees, the striking North Shore mountains, plants, and even human figures using simple watercolour techniques. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this course offers an opportunity to unleash your creativity.
Instructor Susan Pearson will provide image references for inspiration, but participants are also encouraged to bring their reference materials. Bring your imagination and curiosity, and let’s explore what we can create together!
Let’s explore the possibilities, from flowers to fruit to foliage and form!
Presented by Janis Matson, this seasonal landscape design session includes a discussion of design ideas focusing on plant selection and solutions that create year-round interest in the garden. The integration of colour, texture, and structure of plants adds value and enjoyment to the garden regardless of the season.
Join this three-session series with artist and educator Katharine Dickinson to enhance your drawing skills.
Observational drawing focuses on accurately depicting what you see directly from nature using pencil on paper. Through this process, you’ll learn to identify and record the unique characteristics of plants by applying the elements of art—line, shape, form, and colour—and developing your own distinctive botanical drawings.
Explore various techniques for quickly capturing plants from different angles and with close-up details. Additionally, you will gain tips for organizing your pages so that images and text flow together in harmony.
Have you ever struggled to keep tropical plants healthy and thriving?
Build your confidence and gain practical plant care tips at this interactive workshop. You’ll learn about the specific needs and preferences of tropical plants with straightforward advice on light requirements, fertilizing, watering, and more.
By the end, you’ll have a solid understanding of best practices to help your tropical plants flourish in your home environment.
Presenter: Prof. John Clague
Topic: Why Vancouver’s Geology Matters
In the final 2024 Speaker Series, Prof. Clague will explore how geology shaped Metro Vancouver’s development and continues to impact its nearly 3 million residents.
He will discuss the region’s geologic framework, its influence on Vancouver’s settlement, and how past political decisions tied to the landscape have contributed to current challenges like earthquakes, floods, and infrastructure issues.
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Join us for this family-friendly event!
Kick off the holiday season by creating a fresh, fragrant wreath to decorate your home this festive season! Learning to make a traditional wreath is a fun and simple activity that anyone can learn to do, all it takes is a little guidance and creativity to transform natural materials into a masterpiece!
Enjoy a warm drink as you work with our VBGA instructor to create your own holiday décor.
Saturday, November 30th Workshop: SOLD OUT
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Sunday, December 1st Workshop: SOLD OUT