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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...

By Thea Hegland May is the month when we celebrate the arrival of warmer weather and longer days. It is the time to get outsid...

By Thea Hegland It’s a magical time in The Gardens. Still soaking in the grandeur of the stunning spring bulb display with the...

By Thea Hegland In terms of garden displays, the weather plays a very significant role. Artistic planning and careful selectio...

By Thea Hegland Every fall, the Tulip bulbs are shipped in from Holland and Prince Edward Island and by spring, The Butchart G...

Giving yourself three hours to experience The Butchart Gardens will allow you to see the sights, savour a culinary experience a...

Giving yourself two hours to experience The Butchart Gardens will allow you to see the sights and perhaps stop for a little sho...