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Considering that Vancouver Island has the finest climate in Canada, it stands to reason that we have the finest and most varied selection of gardens and gardeners too.
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Milner Gardens & Woodland popular

http://www.milnergardens.org

9 out of 10 stars (3 votes)

A seaside garden set in a natural coastal Douglas-fir woodland in Qualicum Beach

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Milner Gardens Fall Plant Sale new

http://www.viu.ca/MilnerGardens/

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m Great discounts on heritage trees, shrubs and perennials propagated on site. Master Gardeners will be on hand to offer advice. Afternoon tea in the Tearoom, outdoor refreshments & hot dogs. Admission by donation. All proceeds support the Garden. Members only early access Sep 24th from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. - membership card required for entry to the early access sale. FMI 250-752-6153 or please visit www.milnergardens.org

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Milner Gardens & Woodland Music in the Garden new

http://www.milnergardens.org

Classics on Saturday and Jazz on Sunday. Music from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m., rain or shine. Tickets may be purchased at Milner Gardens in person or by phone, and in person only at VIU Main Campus Bookstore and Turley’s Florists in Nanaimo, and the Parksville, Nanoose and Qualicum Beach branches of the Coastal Community Credit Union. Single day: Regular $30, Members/youth/VIU student $25 Both days: Regular $55, Members/youth/VIU student $45 Gate opens at 11:30 a.m. Please show your Milner Gardens membership card for discounted tickets. Wine, beer and food sales available. No off site liquor permitted. Tickets are non-refundable, and may be purchased at gate. Sorry, on August 14th and 15th the garden is open only to ticket holders. No pets permitted except guide and assistance dogs. Classical Music in the Garden: August 14th – 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. – Featuring: A Touch of Brass Rosemary Lindsay The Music in the Garden Chamber Players with Mark Fewer Joseph Elworthy Terence Tam Kenneth Broadway Isabelle Roland Jazz in the Garden: August 15th – 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. – Featuring: PDAMCA Student Ensemble Bridge Quartet Jillian Lebeck Brad Turner with Strings

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BC Day Picnic at Milner Gardens & Woodland new

http://www.milnergardens.org

Milner Gardens invites you to a picnic on the lawn on BC Day, Monday, August 2nd. Come enjoy a day with your family and friends at Milner Gardens. We encourage you to bring a blanket and a picnic lunch on the front lawn or in the orchard. There will be a refreshment stand with smokies and hotdogs available. There will be live music as well as lawn games set up around the Garden for everyone to enjoy. Regular admission and membership rates apply. Open 10:00am to 5:00pm FMI, please visit www.milnergardens.org

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Herbs and herbal bedding plants at Hazelwood Herb Farm

http://www.hazelwoodherbfarm.com

Our Herb Nursery and gift shop at Hazelwood Herb Farm is surrounded by a display garden, open to the public free of charge. See before you buy!

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Organic Seeds

http://www.organic-seeds.ca

10 out of 10 stars (1 vote)

Green Space Design grows a comprehensive selection of organic flower seeds, organic herb seeds, and organic vegetable seeds. Our garden is surrounded by pristine forest, fresh mountain air, and the crystal clear waters of Cortes Island BC Canada. All of our seeds saved are from organically grown plants, of open pollinated, non hybrid and some heirloom varieties. When the organic seeds in our garden have ripened in the summer sun, we hand-pick, manually process, and personally package them. Organic Seeds designed as nature intended and ready to plant into your Green Space.

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The Butchart Gardens

http://www.butchartgardens.com/

The Butchart Gardens offers 22ha (55 acres) of wonderful floral display located in Greater Victoria on Vancouver Island. The family's commitment to horticulture and hospitality continues to this day.

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Shephard's Garden, Nimpkish Heights, Port McNeil

http://www.shephardsgarden.com/index.htm

Shephards' Garden in Nimpkish Heights Port McNeill, British Columbia. A brief tour of the family garden that Marilyn and Bill Shephard have created out by the Nimpkish River, near Port McNeill on Northern Vancouver Island.

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Salt Spring Seeds

http://www.saltspringseeds.com/

Heritage and Heirloom Seed Catalog for Organic Gardeners from Salt Spring Seeds. Tomatoes, Quinoa, Amaranth, Oats, Soybeans and more. This is our 22nd year of supplying seeds to farmers and gardeners, promoting organic growing, and encouraging people to save their own seed.

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Magnolia Gallery and Garden

http://www.magnoliagallery.ca/

Located in the historic village of Cumberland, on Vancouver Island, Magnolia Gallery & Garden is a beautiful blend of Fine Art for the home, and plants and art for the garden.

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Kitty Coleman Woodland Gardens

http://www.woodlandgardens.ca/

Woodland Gardens has one of the largest rhododendron collections in Western Canada with over 3000 varieties. It is also home to a multitude of native plants, birds and wildflowers. Its 24 wooded acres are covered with bark mulch paths and many water feature. It is recognized as one of the world's finest informal show gardens.We invite you to explore our website and look forward to seeing you at the gardens.

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Ken Dor Garden Centre and Florist

http://www.ken-dor.ca/

Serving Parksville and surrounding area for over two decades. We are a retail garden centre with a farm where we grow our nursery stock. We also have a full serviced floral department. We can provide a wide range of plants for every need, whether it be for your residential and commercial projects—large or small.

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Graymor Garden Cottage

http://www.graymorgardencottage.com

Graymor Garden Cottage in Campbell River is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath vacation rental cottage with a loft and all the amenities of home including wireless internet, local phone and cable TV. The cottage sleeps up to 6 guests and is located on waterfront property just a 3 minute walk from the Discovery Fishing Pier and downtown Campbell River.

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Up Your Media is Vancouver Island's mobile Apple computer specialist. Regularly scheduled service calls to the West Coast, Port Alberni, Duncan, Cumberland, Parksville Qualicum and Nanaimo. Macinstosh computer repairs, training, upgrades and support.