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Gardening and Healthy Living in the WestShore
Urban Gardening
With the establishment of the WestShore Teaching Garden at 2139 Sooke Road, WestShore Centre for Learning & Training, working with local organic farmers, farmers, garden and health experts has developed a series of courses and workshops to educate youth and the community on growing food, nutrition and healthy living.
Hands-on learning. All classes will include some lecture with outdoor or "get dirty" activities. Come prepared with your gardening gloves and appropriate clothing.
Join local farmers and garden experts for a series of informative and hands-on courses.
Indoor Plant Growing Systems
An early start on vegetable and herb plants can help ensure abundant crops in this cooler climate. Learn how to construct an inexpensive indoor growing system to get these plants started. This system can be set up easily in a classroom or at home and will enable you to get a head start on the season. Plants and seeds will be provided.
Fee: $35 + gst (Includes materials)
For Educators
This workshop will focus on how to set up a growing system in a classroom.
Fri Feb 19 9 - 11:30 am 122-10ipg-1
For home growers
Sat Feb 20 9 - 11:30 pm 122-10ipg-2
Growing and Planting from Seeds in the Classroom
With a focus on starting seeds in a classroom environment, Candace Thompson will examine types of seeds to select for the age levels, planting, germination, the handling of seedlings, and transplanting methods that work best for selected species. Teachers will have the opportunity to work with flower, herb and vegetable seeds.
Instructor: Candace Thompson
Fee: $25 (includes gst)
Fri Feb 19 1 - 3:30 pm 122-10prod-2
Growing From Seeds - Getting a Good Start
Want to get a good start on your seeds for the spring? February is the right time. When you grow your own plants, seed choices can be endless – from heritage vegetables, to herb, to flowers. Local organic farmers will help you make informed seed choices and show you growing techniques. Examine types of seeds, pre-germination treatments, handling of seedlings, and planting methods that work best for selected species. Participants will have the opportunity to work with flower, herb and vegetable seeds.
Facilitators: Candace Thompson
Fee: $30 + gst
Mon Feb 15 6:30 - 9 pm 122-10seed-1
Mon Mar 29 6:30 - 9 pm 122-10seed-2
Planning Your Vegetable Garden – Year Round
Victoria is one of the few places in Canada we can grow vegetables year round. A good garden plan will allow you to enjoy fresh greens and vegetables throughout the year. Learn basic plot planning and design, including assessing soil type and fertility, irrigation, vegetable choices and seeds, and plant rotation. Participants are asked to create a diagram of their garden space and bring a list of vegetable favourites—what you like to eat and grow.
Facilitator: Candace Thompson
Fee: $39 + gst
Mon Mar 15 - Mar 22 6 – 8 pm 122-09vg-1
Building Healthy Soil
Healthy soil is the foundation to any garden. A good, well-balanced soil makes the difference between a mediocre and thriving, healthy garden. Learn the essentials of creating a good compost mix, balancing your soil’s pH, utilizing organic amendments and preparing your soil so you have a rich organic base for planting throughout the spring, summer and fall.
Instructor: Candace Thompson
Fee: $25 + gst Location: Westshore Annex
Mon Mar 29 6 - 8 pm 122-10hs
Designing an Attractive & Edible Landscape
Growing your own food can be extremely satisfying with great benefits for your health, your pocketbook and the environment. Based on permaculture principles, this workshop will explore unique approaches to integrating fruits, berries, herbs and annual and perennial vegetables throughout the landscape. Participants will have the opportunity to develop a landscape plan for their own yard. Bring a diagram of your garden space to class, noting sun, shade, soil type and what is presently growing.
Instructor: Candace Thompson
Fee: $25 +gst Location: Westshore Annex
Mon Apr 12 6 – 8 pm 122-09el
Growing Food in Small Spaces
Using intensive organic growing methods, the average urban yard or community plot can grow a tremendous amount of fresh fruit, berries, veggies and herbs. This session will explore a variety of techniques and strategies for increasing back yard food production while building healthy soil, conserving resources like water and energy, and creating a habitat for other species. Models such as lasagna gardening, square foot gardening, bio-intensive raised beds, no-till gardens, and perennial forest gardens will be presented.
Instructor: Candace Thompson
Fee: $25 +gst Location: Westshore Annex
Mon Apr 19 6 – 8 pm 122-10fss
Gardening and Food Growing Facilitator
Candace Thompson
Candace established Eagle Paws Organics in 2000 at Chipperfield Farm in East Sooke. She educates farmer apprentices through SOIL (Stewards of Irreplaceable Land), and is part of SIOPA (Southern Island Organic Producers Association). Candace believes in maintaining an outdoor lifestyle through sustainable and environmentally conscious living. The incredible world of food is her passion.
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