Share What You Know, Show What You Grow

• Presentations by expert speakers
• Extensive, well-curated lending library
• Largest gardening group in Victoria with over 500 members
• Workshops with practical demonstrations

New members are always welcome

Our Meetings


Next Meeting


Join us on Tuesday, October 4th at 7:00pm at the Garth Homer Centre.

Our speaker is Dave Fraser, who will speak about growing Brugmansia.

Dave founded Fraser Thimble Nursery on Salt Spring Island and went on to work as unit head for Species Conservation Science in the BC Ministry of the Environment.

Previous Meetings

  • We meet on the first Tuesday of the month (except January & August).

  • We meet at The Garth Homer Centre, 813 Darwin Ave. Please feel free to arrive any time after 6.30pm if you would like additional time to socialize!

    • PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CENTRE STILL HAS A MASK MANDATE IN PLACE — YOU MUST WEAR A MASK WHILST IN THE BUILDING.

  • There is a drop-in fee for non-members, which is refundable if you subsequently decide to join the Society. The cost is $5 which you can pay at the door.

    • Celebrating 100 Years

    VHS Membership Has Its Benefits

    • Presentations
    • Workshops
    • Library
    • Opportunity to socialize and meet new gardeners
    • Parlour Show (plants from members gardens)
    • Master Gardeners present at meetings
    • Visit the gardens of fellow members
    • Mentoring and New Members' Group

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