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What’s in Bloom Now? Garden Updates December 1 – 15

By Thea Hegland It is Christmastime at The Gardens; prepare to be amazed by the thousands of lights and festive décor as you s...
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Seasonal Shopping Inspiration

Our Seed & Gift Store has a large variety of products to inspire your holiday shopping for the perfect gift. Wrendale Designs f...
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Chef’s Recipes: From Our Kitchen to Yours

Saanich Peninsula Ham Hock Croquette Photo by @see_jay91 Ingredients US Metric Butter 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp 20 g ...
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An Update on The Butchart Gardens Christmas Display

By Bruce Watson, Director of Arts & Entertainment From Christmas trees, lights and parties to visits from family and friends, ...
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What’s in Bloom Now? Garden Updates November 15 – 30

By Thea Hegland To some it may seem The Gardens are somewhat lethargic at this time; we are all just waiting for the fifth sea...
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What’s in Bloom Now? Garden Updates November 8 – 14

By Thea Hegland The quietude of early November in the garden has a secret allure; amongst the dominance of the great trees of ...
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What’s in Bloom Now? Garden Updates November 1 – 7

By Thea Hegland The month of October ended in a blazing sunset of autumnal hues; leaves are falling all around creating a peac...
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What’s in Bloom Now? Garden Updates October 25 – 31

By Thea Hegland Late October is alive with intense activity within The Gardens. The arrival of the spring bulbs has kicked our...
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What’s in Bloom Now? Garden Updates October 18 – 24

By Thea Hegland This is the time in The Gardens when the deciduous shrubs and perennial plants evolve towards the final stage ...
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What’s in Bloom Now? Garden Updates October 8 – 17

By Thea Hegland The legendary days of the fall are here; from the grounds of the car park towering with dreamy trees in all th...
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What’s in Bloom Now? Garden Updates October 1- 7

By Thea Hegland There is no end to the beauty at The Gardens. It is simply evolving; the garden doesn’t just disappear after s...
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What’s in Bloom Now? Garden Updates September 10 – 23

By Thea Hegland Considered one of the best times to visit, the month of September offers some the year’s finest weather. Boast...