by Heather Vince | Feb 3, 2026 | What's in Bloom
This mid-winter blooming shrub is not only beautiful but it serves as an early food source for beneficial pollinators. A favourite among winter visitors to the Garden–people and pollinators–we look forward to the day this stunning, deciduous shrub...
by Heather Vince | Feb 2, 2026 | Garden Notes
We’re looking for an Executive Director to help us grow the Garden! Have a read below – if this is you, we’d love to connect. About us: The Sunshine Coast Botanical Society, formed in 2002, is a provincially incorporated not-for-profit...
by Heather Vince | Oct 30, 2025 | Veggie Garden News
The garlic has been planted, and the Veggie Garden volunteers have started prepping the beds for the winter months ahead. 5 varieties of garlic bulbs have been planted. Have you got yours in the ground yet? Volunteers of the Veggie Garden who have worked tirelessly...
by Heather Vince | Jul 13, 2025 | What's in Bloom
This towering wildflower perennial is a crucial larval food source and habitat for the endangered Monarch butterfly. The Asclepias speciosa, ‘Showy milkweed’ is a native, late-spring to late-summer bloomer. Standing between 1 – 1.5 metre tall,...
by Heather Vince | Jun 30, 2025 | Garden Notes
The Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden is delighted to showcase five sculpted art works by local Sechelt artist, Kate von Riesen. The sculptures are installed throughout the garden collections and will be available to view until July 2nd. Every April, after...
