The Nature of the Native Plant Garden Workshop

Saturday, March 24 9 a.m. to 12 noon Horticulture Centre of the Pacific, 505 Quayle Rd.

Presented by Kristen Miskelly – a biologist with a passion for the plants, wildlife and ecology of Southern Vancouver Island. She operates Saanich Native Plants, a native plant nursery and consulting business, that she hopes will help assist others in conserving and enhancing natural habitat. Native plants in home gardens are not only beautiful, but are also a way to help maintain local biodiversity, promote positive human connections and foster an appreciation of nature. At this workshop, participants will learn about Victoria’s local ecology, including the abundance of unique plant species well-suited to home gardens, and the wildlife that depend on them. Edible, deer resistant and drought tolerant species will be highlighted. If there is enough interest, a second class will run on Sunday, March 25. To register, call: 250-479-6162. mgabc.org/node/1932