Abkhazi Garden – 2023 December Newsletter
In the December edition of the Abkhazi Garden Newsletter read about special visitors and summaries of the 2023 Festive Market, International Garden Tourism Conference and end-of-year garden maintenance.
Thank you for your support in 2023
Seasons greetings friends! The December weather may be cold and wet but thankfully that hasn’t stopped me from spending time in the garden. Dressed in my old wool cardigan and yellow raincoat, I’ve been tackling those tasks that remain at this time of year: harvesting brussels sprouts, cutting the last of the cabbage, planting bulbs, [...]
Abkhazi Garden October 2023 Newsletter
In this October edition of the Abkhazi Garden E-Newsletter learn about September event successes, special guests to the Garden, star volunteers and more. Full article here.
Abkhazi Garden August 2023 Newsletter
The Abkhazi Garden has had much excitement this summer which will continue into the fall with several events happening in September & October. Read more in the Abkhazi Garden August Newsletter
Abkhazi Garden: Sanctuary from War
In Abkhazi Garden: Sanctuary from War, war historian Prof. Geoffrey Bird explores the stories of Peggy and Nicolas Abkhazi, whose lives were caught up in the world wars. Their story brings them to Victoria where they created a beautiful garden and lived for the remainder of their lives. Abkhazi Garden is now a [...]
Protecting Greenspace for Species Health
I’m writing to you as I prepare for the first of our two 2023 Deertrails Naturalist Program sessions. Next week I’ll be with aspiring naturalists at TLC’s 57 hectares (141 acres) of wetlands and wildlife corridors in the Clearwater River Valley; the following week I’ll be headed to Cortes Island to share the beauty of [...]
Summer Outdoor Yoga in Abkhazi Garden
Summer Outdoor Yoga in Abkhazi Garden Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy a Relaxing Yoga Class with Yoga Instructor, Kaitlyn Raymond All Levels Welcome $15/class from May 2 to August 8 or by monthly fee: $50 for May, $30 for June (no class June 13th), and $40 for July. 50% of proceeds to go [...]
Abkhazi Garden Spring Plant Sale
Abkhazi Garden's Spring Plant Sale will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, and Sunday, April 23. Looking for interesting plants for your garden? Lost some plants over the winter? Come and buy plants, most grown at the Garden. Irises, shade perennials, unique garden gems and more. Stay for a [...]
Spring Break Visitor’s Guide: 5 Kid-friendly TLC Protected Areas in the CRD
Abkhazi Garden Relaxing afternoon stroll. The Abkhazi Garden is a heritage home and garden. This charming garden is a love story between Prince and Princess Abkhazi who began building the garden in 1946 and continued to do so for 40 more years. After their deaths the Garden changed hands, and in February 2000, The [...]
Celebrating YOU this Holiday Season
Happy holidays! Amidst visits with loved ones this season, I hope you have an opportunity to enjoy the beautiful biodiversity surrounding you. Whether you are caring for native plants on your balcony, enjoying a winter walk around your favourite nature reserve, or volunteering at a local ecological restoration project, engaging with the natural [...]