Learn how to distinguish common beneficial insects from similar pests Linda will cover how to identify problems and when to use the organic and non-toxic control methods available to home gardeners. The emphasis will be on simple ways to prevent damage from common pests and diseases, including how to attract beneficial insects that control […]

  Learn the basics of soil biology and get familiar with the web of life beneath your feet! Soil supports plant life and it is vital to life on earth! In this workshop we’ll dig deeper with into the biology of soil: the soil food web, and the myriad benefits that soil microbes have in […]

  Learn about native plants and their traditional uses. Join PEPAḴIYE in exploring the native plants that dwell here at the Compost Education Centre and learn about their traditional uses. We will also consider the larger bioregion that underlies the cityscape and discuss how we can grow beyond a colonial system of food production into […]

  What is the recipe for compost success and why does composting matter? This workshop will explore the answers to these questions, and will offer instructions on what it takes to produce an amendment for your garden that is rich in beneficial microorganisms and nutrients! We'll cover the 6 factors for composting success, how to […]

  Plan your garden so that you have veggies to harvest all winter long AND you get a big head start on spring abundance! Here in Victoria good planning makes it possible to harvest produce from our gardens during the dark days of winter! Knowing when to sow seeds is important. But it’s just as […]

  Come learn the basics of identifying plants in the garden, and while out in nature! This session will introduce you to the language of botany and skills needed to get started with plant ID. You will learn basic plant anatomy and practice observing live plants around the gardens at the Compost Education Centre. You […]

  Engage your imagination in a reciprocal ritual to honour the sacredness of life in the garden! How do we tend and harvest a garden that is alive? How do we interact with the beings in our gardens in a way that is respectful and aware of their diverse forms of intelligence, and that recognizes […]

  Learn how to properly prune fruit trees and vines in the summer. Pruning fruit trees in the summer? That's right! It can be done...and we'll show you how in this introduction to the wonders of summer pruning for fruit trees & vines. While most pruning happens in the winter, for backyard fruit trees, summer […]

  What is the recipe for compost success and why does composting matter? This workshop will explore the answers to these questions, and will offer instructions on what it takes to produce an amendment for your garden that is rich in beneficial microorganisms and nutrients! We'll cover the 6 factors for composting success, how to […]

  In this 3-part series, we'll explore dehydrating, fermenting and canning as ways to preserve the bounty of seasonal harvest! Join us for a series that explores 3 key ways to preserve food! Whether you are brand new to food preservation or have experimented with some of these methods of food preservation, you'll get the […]

  Learn everything you need to know about starting up and maintaining a worm bin compost system, also known as vermicomposting. Perfect for small space composting and apartment living, or in addition to other composting systems you already have started at your home. Vermicompost is every gardener's dream as a finished soil amendment, and serves […]

  Learn the basics of soil biology and get familiar with the web of life beneath your feet! Soil supports plant life and it is vital to life on earth! In this workshop we’ll dig deeper with into the biology of soil: the soil food web, and the myriad benefits that soil microbes have in […]