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By Brian Nixon, Horticultural Manager With the distinct change of colour in the leaves of many deciduous plants, we can clearl...

Birch Artisan Studio was founded in 2013 by Krista Smith. Krista settled into making jewellery and designed her collection to c...

Stone Fruit Burrata, wild arugula, cucumber, seed crisps, red wine vinegar & honey Makes approximately 6 servings In...

By Thea Hegland Summertime in The Gardens is gorgeous - for many this is the ultimate time to visit. The long, lazy days of su...

By Brian Nixon, Horticultural Manager The glow from the warm sunshine illuminates the stunning gardens. Eye catching flower co...

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

By Brian Nixon, Horticultural Manager It is a magical experience visiting The Butchart Gardens in the spring. Our vast network...

Joanna Drummond's work as an Artist is endlessly evolving. As a Multimedia Artist, Joanna never ceases to push her discipline i...

Milk Chocolate Ganache Tart This tart is simple and quick to assemble, made two to three hours in advance of serving, it is ri...

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

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

By Bruce Watson, Director of Arts & Entertainment As the garden beds prepare to settle down for the winter, the Arts & Enterta...