by Coast Botanical | Feb 7, 2026 | Garden Notes
This fall, our team wrapped up a major clearing project that has already transformed several parts of the garden. From September through mid-October, we removed roughly seven tons of material made up of dead branches, accumulated woody debris, limbed-up growth, and a...
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 | 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 Coast Botanical | May 30, 2025 | Garden Notes
Compost is often touted as a garden essential, adding nutrients to the soil. It is, in effect, a fertilizer, with all the benefits and hazards but excessive use, especially manure-based or commercial compost, can be harmful. Homemade compost has a nutrient...
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,...
