VHS and its sub-groups, the Hardy Plant Group and The Fruit & Vegetable group, are constantly working to develop the most topical educational sessions for our monthly meetings.
Check this page for updates throughout our busy year.
VHS members have exclusive access to Speaker Notes and Workshop follow-up information.
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Speaker: Bryan Emery
Topic: Sinningias (Gloxinia) Explore the world of Sinningias beyond the “Florist Gloxinia” and their use in the garden and containers.
Bryan Emery started growing orchids when he was ten years old, continuing to grow and cultivate flowers since then. It is truly a labour of love, with particular interest in unique plants and the diversity in the plant world.
His collection has been evolving for over 25 years: annuals, perennials, houseplants, cacti, succulents. He has worked hard to offer new plant material into our market. Based in Victoria, BC, Bryan’s Plants ships plants throughout Canada.
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
VHS Annual Christmas party!
Workshop: Plant Container Workshop
Tuesday, February 3 , 2026
Speaker: Ross Bayton from Heronswood Garden, Kingston, Washington,USA
Meeting will be presented online via Zoom
Topic: Ferns
Tuesday, March 3 , 2026
Speaker: Jo-Ann Matiachuk
Topic: The Joy of Gardening
Seed Sharing Event hosted by Fruite & Veggie Group
Gardening brings much more to your life than you ever dreamed possible. There are multiple benefits of gardening that we often don’t think about, so whether you are an ornamental, or edible, gardener (or both) prepare to be inspired and amazed at the surprising and often mysterious contributions of gardening to our health and well-being. Jo-Ann, a Master Gardener, is fascinated by the transformation that gardens and gardening can bring to the lives of individuals and communities and will dig a little deeper into the crazy idea that gardens are life-giving, life-changing, and life-affirming practices.
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Speaker: Jeff de Jong
Topic: Colour, Plant Placement & Design
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Speaker: Barrie Agar
Topic: Japanese Gardens
Workshop: Eileen Bancroft
Topics: How to Divide Dahlias
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Speaker: Shona Lawson
Topic: Container Gardening
July 2026
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Speaker: Panel Discussion
Topic: TBA
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Speaker: Tasha Medve
Topic: Planning a Veggie Garden and Growing Vertically
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Speaker: Paul Spriggs
Topic: GREAT SCOT!… Some cool stuff about Plant Explorer David Douglas’ travels in the Pacific Northwest
Tuesday, December 1, 2026
VHS Annual Christmas party!