Workshops
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Sunday, June 8, 2025 – NATIVE PLANTS — FOR BEAUTY & BIODIVERSITY
NATIVE PLANTS --- FOR BEAUTY & BIODIVERSITY - Brought to you by Streamside Native Plants Streamside Native Plants members attended a tour of their nursery. On Sunday, June 8, CVHS members had the opportunity to visit the nursery and join a guided tour to learn...

April 26, 2025 – Paver/BBQ Pad Workshop
Paver/BBQ Pad Workshop - with Joel Dyck Saturday, April 26, 2025 (Alternate date Sunday, May 4, in case of inclement weather.) Location: Merville (TBA to registrants closer to the date) Time: One session: 10:00 AM -12:00 PM (noon) Participants: 15 registrants Cost:...

February 23, 2025 – Pruning Workshop
Pruning Shrubs and Trees in the Home Garden - with Debora Gurrad This was a well attended workshop with enthusiastic participants, held March 1, 2025. Pruning is an essential part of plant care for reasons of safety, plant health, design and aesthetics. Learn and...

October 5, 2024 – Floral Arranging Workshop – with Sherry Elwood
The Beauty of Flowers in Your Home - A Floral Arranging Workshop with Sherry Elwood Location: Courtenay (TBA to registrants closer to the date). When: Saturday, October 5, 2024, 10:00 AM -12:15 PM Participants: 15 registrants Cost: $25 for members, or $30 non-member...

Soil Building Workshop, April 7, 2024 – with Arzeena Hamir
Soil Building Workshop - with Arzeena Hamir Sunday, April 7, 2024 Alternate date (in case of inclement weather): Sunday, April 14, 2024 How do you transition a part of your grass lawn, a weedy patch, or poor soil into a nutrient-rich planting bed? This workshop will...
Saturday, June 21, 2025 – Making Your Own Botanical Salve
Making Your Own Botanical Salve - with Alina Baker Saturday, June 21, 2025 Location: Innisfree Farm & Botanic Garden, 3636 Trent Road, Courtenay, B Time: One session: 10:00 AM -12:00 PM (noon) Participants: 15 registrants Cost: $40 members or $50 non-member guests...
Sunday, June 8, 2025 – NATIVE PLANTS — FOR BEAUTY & BIODIVERSITY
NATIVE PLANTS --- FOR BEAUTY & BIODIVERSITY - Brought to you by Streamside Native Plants Streamside Native Plants members attended a tour of their nursery. On Sunday, June 8, CVHS members had the opportunity to visit the nursery and join a guided tour to learn...
April 26, 2025 – Paver/BBQ Pad Workshop
Paver/BBQ Pad Workshop - with Joel Dyck Saturday, April 26, 2025 (Alternate date Sunday, May 4, in case of inclement weather.) Location: Merville (TBA to registrants closer to the date) Time: One session: 10:00 AM -12:00 PM (noon) Participants: 15 registrants Cost:...
February 23, 2025 – Pruning Workshop
Pruning Shrubs and Trees in the Home Garden - with Debora Gurrad This was a well attended workshop with enthusiastic participants, held March 1, 2025. Pruning is an essential part of plant care for reasons of safety, plant health, design and aesthetics. Learn and...
October 5, 2024 – Floral Arranging Workshop – with Sherry Elwood
The Beauty of Flowers in Your Home - A Floral Arranging Workshop with Sherry Elwood Location: Courtenay (TBA to registrants closer to the date). When: Saturday, October 5, 2024, 10:00 AM -12:15 PM Participants: 15 registrants Cost: $25 for members, or $30 non-member...
Soil Building Workshop, April 7, 2024 – with Arzeena Hamir
Soil Building Workshop - with Arzeena Hamir Sunday, April 7, 2024 Alternate date (in case of inclement weather): Sunday, April 14, 2024 How do you transition a part of your grass lawn, a weedy patch, or poor soil into a nutrient-rich planting bed? This workshop will...
Creating A Cutting Garden Workshop, Saturday March 23, 2024
Creating a Cutting Garden Workshop - with Sherry Elwood Saturday, March 23, 2024 Learn how to turn a small area of your garden into a dedicated cutting garden that will provide beautiful bouquet for your home all season long. Participants will plant and take home a...
Seasonal Wreath Making Workshop – December 2, 2023
Seasonal Wreath Making Workshop - with Nina Menz Create a natural winter wreath using plant materials from your garden and the local landscape. Most equipment will be supplied, but participants will be asked to bring a selection of greenery if possible. A gentle...
Sauerkraut Making Workshop
Sauerkraut Making Workshop, Sept. 30, 2023 - with Gordon Stewart Are you at a loss as to what to do with a bumper cabbage crop? Or a bumper crop of some other vegetables? This workshop will...