Workshops
I offer a variety of talks and workshops on sustainable gardening.
See my full list of talks and workshops here.
Please contact me to inquire about private workshops or speaking engagements.
Wildfire Resilient Gardening
March 7th, 2026 @ Lake Cowichan Fire Dept.
12pm - 3pm, In Person
Learn how to reduce wildfire risk around your home without sacrificing beauty. You will learn how to identify vulnerabilities in your yard, and choose plants, mulches, and implement design strategies that increase fire resilience.
Gardening with
Native Plants
March 8th, 2026 @ Dinter's Nursery
11am - 12:30pm, In Person
Learn how gardening with native plants supports pollinators and wildlife, builds healthier soils, conserves water, and adapts better to our changing climate, all while reducing maintenance over time. Connecting ecology to everyday gardening, showing how native plants fit into home gardens.
Wildfire Resilient Gardening
March 14th, 2026 @ HCP
9am - 12pm, In Person
Learn how to reduce wildfire risk around your home without sacrificing beauty. You will learn how to identify vulnerabilities in your yard, and choose plants, mulches, and implement design strategies that increase fire resilience.
Sustainable Gardening
March 22nd, 2026 on Zoom
9am - 12pm, Online
Learn how to create a more sustainable garden by working with nature. This class walks you through choosing resilient plants, attracting beneficial wildlife, conserving water, and building healthy soil. You’ll see how small shifts can transform your yard into a beautiful, low-maintenance, low-input space.
Wildfire Resilient Gardening
March 28th, 2026 @ View Royal Fire Dep.
12pm - 3pm, In Person
Learn how to reduce wildfire risk around your home without sacrificing beauty. You will learn how to identify vulnerabilities in your yard, and choose plants, mulches, and implement design strategies that increase fire resilience.
Sustainable Gardening
April 4th 2026 @ HCP
9am - 12pm, In Person
Learn how to create a more sustainable garden by working with nature. This class walks you through choosing resilient plants, attracting beneficial wildlife, conserving water, and building healthy soil. You’ll see how small shifts can transform your yard into a beautiful, low-maintenance, low-input space.
Wildfire Resilient Gardening
April 11th, 2026 on Zoom
9am - 12pm, Online
Learn how to reduce wildfire risk around your home without sacrificing beauty. You will learn how to identify vulnerabilities in your yard, and choose plants, mulches, and implement design strategies that increase fire resilience.
Edible Gardeners
Permaculture for
April 12th, 2026
@ Green Thumb Garden Center
10am - 11am, In Person
Be introduced to how permaculture can help you grow edible and ecological abundance in your gardens. Learn about edible plant guilds, food forests, soil health, how to attract garden allies and more in this informative 1hr talk.
Wildfire Resilient Gardening
April 19th, 2026 @ Patio Gardens
2pm - 5pm, In Person
Learn how to reduce wildfire risk around your home without sacrificing beauty. You will learn how to identify vulnerabilities in your yard, and choose plants, mulches, and implement design strategies that increase fire resilience.
Wildfire Resilient Gardening
April 25th, 2026 @ North Saanich Fire Dep.
12pm - 3pm, In Person
Learn how to reduce wildfire risk around your home without sacrificing beauty. You will learn how to identify vulnerabilities in your yard, and choose plants, mulches, and implement design strategies that increase fire resilience.
Permaculture
Introduction to
May 2nd, 2026 @ HCP
9am - 12:30pm, In Person
Discover how permaculture can enhance edible and ecological abundance in your landscapes. With expert guidance, engaging activities, and a garden tour, you'll gain the knowledge to start integrating permaculture into your garden.
Ornamental Gardeners
Permaculture for
May 17th, 2026
@ Green Thumb Garden Center
10am - 11am, In Person
Learn to how permaculture can help you grow beautiful, low-maintenance and ecologically abundant ornamental gardens. Explore how to attract beneficial wildlife, choose resilient plants, conserve water and more in this enriching 1hr talk.
Wildfire Resilient Gardening
June 6th, 2026 @ Dinter's Nursery
10am - 12pm, In Person
Learn how to reduce wildfire risk around your home without sacrificing beauty. You will learn how to identify vulnerabilities in your yard, and choose plants, mulches, and implement design strategies that increase fire resilience.
Wildfire Resilient Gardening
June 14th, 2026 @ Sooke Fire Dept.
12pm - 3pm, In Person
Learn how to reduce wildfire risk around your home without sacrificing beauty. You will learn how to identify vulnerabilities in your yard, and choose plants, mulches, and implement design strategies that increase fire resilience.
Wildfire Resilient Gardening
July 12th, 2026
@ Green Thumb Garden Center
11am - 12pm, In Person
Learn how to reduce wildfire risk around your home without sacrificing beauty. You will learn how to choose plants, mulches, and implement design strategies that increase fire resilience in this informative 1hr talk.