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...
by Heather Vince | May 12, 2025 | What's in Bloom
The Great camas wildflower is not only captivating, it’s an important food source too. Camassia leichtlinii, is a captivating perennial wildflower that supports a rich diversity of pollinators. The Great camas can be found in moist lowland meadows, slopes on...
by Heather Vince | May 1, 2025 | Garden Notes
It’s been 15 years since our first official plant sale fundraiser at the Garden, but the evolution of ‘Plant Sale’ began well before the Sunshine Coast Botanical Garden came into existence.Read on to meet some the many wonderful people and...
by Heather Vince | Apr 18, 2025 | Garden Notes
We’re looking to add a full-time gardener to our team! Have a read below – if this is you, we’d love to connect. Our Mission: To collect, propagate, and maintain plants, primarily of the Pacific Northwest, for the purpose of education, conservation,...
