Seed Show and Tell

The Victoria Seed Library is hosting a seed show and tell! Come learn about seed saving, reserve or donate some seeds from our collection, and get some seeds from our … Continued

Welland Orchard Cleanup

This is a call out to all Welland volunteers who are interested in doing some weeding and winter clean up at the Orchard! Now that we’ve had a some rain, … Continued

Tree Appreciation Day

Celebrate Tree Appreciation Day in Beacon Hill Park. Join City staff and local experts for a fall celebration of all things trees. Participate in tree tours, tree planting and moth banding … Continued

Sowing Seeds

The Power of Sowing Seeds Making our world a better place, one seed at a time If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the news these days, we’re there with you. The … Continued

Food Insecurity and Food Culture

Food Insecurity and Food Culture: As Black History Month draws to a close, we wanted to take a moment to reconfirm our commitment to ongoinglearning, unlearning and addressing cultural safety … Continued

2021 Last chance donations

Every dollar makes a difference. All funds go directly towards supporting our projects, which directly supports educating our community about food and food security, teaching the importance of food systems … Continued

Holiday closure

Holiday closure We’re headed ho-ho-home for the holidays After a very busy year of harvesting fruit, running programs, and caring for trees, we’ve decided it’s time to take a break. … Continued

Giving Tuesday 2021

All year long, we work hard to build a movement that changes the way our community lives and eats in Greater Victoria. This movement is rooted in the relationship between the community and the land–we strive to create opportunities for everyone to feel empowered in their relationship to this place.

When is the best time to plant a fruit tree?

Trees are a welcome addition to any backyard! And if you’re wanting to add a fruit tree to your landscape, there is no time like the present (the present being dormant season, that is).