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Summer Garden Insights 2023

By Brian Nixon, Horticultural Manager The glow from the warm sunshine illuminates the stunning gardens. Eye catching flower co...
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What’s in Bloom? June Garden Report

By Thea Hegland The Gardening Staff is deep in a frenzy of garden work – the spring show is expeditiously being dismantled; th...
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Spring Garden Insights 2023

By Brian Nixon, Horticultural Manager It is a magical experience visiting The Butchart Gardens in the spring. Our vast network...
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Seed & Gift Store: Joanna Drummond

Joanna Drummond's work as an Artist is endlessly evolving. As a Multimedia Artist, Joanna never ceases to push her discipline i...
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Chef’s Recipe: Milk Chocolate Ganache Tart

Milk Chocolate Ganache Tart This tart is simple and quick to assemble, made two to three hours in advance of serving, it is ri...
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What’s in Bloom? March Garden Report 2023

By Thea Hegland February always seems to just fly by and the first glimpses of spring are quite enjoyable. Often the weather ...
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Winter Garden Insights 2023

By Brian Nixon, Horticultural Manager A visit to The Gardens during the winter season is a must, and it is personally one of m...
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A Glimpse into the Magic of Christmas

By Bruce Watson, Director of Arts & Entertainment As the garden beds prepare to settle down for the winter, the Arts & Enterta...
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Seed & Gift Store: Holiday Shopping Inspiration

As the holiday season fast approaches, our Seed & Gift Store is the perfect place to find unique gifts, from one-of-a-kind piec...
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Chef’s Recipe: Butternut Squash Pasta

Butternut Squash Pasta Serving yield 4 people Ingredients US Metric Roasted butternut squash 1 3/4 lbs 800 g...
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The Magic of Christmas at The Butchart Gardens, December 1 – January 6, 2022

November 15, 2022, VICTORIA, B.C. Victoria, BC – Bundle up and stroll through the Twelve Days of Christmas display as the Magi...
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What’s in Bloom? November Garden Report

By Thea Hegland The Dahlia Border breaks hearts when the time comes to remove it for the season. Sadly, the Dahlias often stil...