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The Butchart Gardens provides visitors with beautiful gardens, genuine hospitality and award-winning dining. In addition, we ar...

By Thea Hegland Late August and early September in The Gardens is a golden time; after months of warm weather, the nights get ...

By Thea Hegland Mid-August brings a warm rich glow to The Gardens. The long stretch of heat has brought the perennial borders ...

By Thea Hegland Here we are in the dog days of summer and The Gardens are rising up to the legendary reputation it is so well ...

By Thea Hegland From the moment you arrive you are struck by the surrounding beauty. This magical oasis is nestled amongst a s...

By Thea Hegland Ahh summer…. Rose after Rose tumbling and spilling over arches, rich shades of pink and red, pristine white, t...

By Thea Hegland It is a lively time at The Gardens. The gardening staff have been very busy transforming the flower beds from ...

By Rick Los, Director of Horticulture Even though summer has arrived with its unique and unquestionable beauty, I have to admi...

Kevin’s one-of-a-kind pieces reflect his ability to capture the essence of each creature he creates. He began his artistic pat...

Summer means delicious food created with local ingredients. We hope these recipes provide you with inspiration for your summer ...

By Thea Hegland The time is now for soaking up the Paeonia season. This glorious flower of June is lush with riches; fragrant ...

By Thea Hegland You don’t have to venture too far in the garden to be impressed; first, you will be enchanted by the spectacul...