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By Thea Hegland Late October is alive with intense activity within The Gardens. The arrival of the spring bulbs has kicked our...

By Thea Hegland This is the time in The Gardens when the deciduous shrubs and perennial plants evolve towards the final stage ...

By Thea Hegland The legendary days of the fall are here; from the grounds of the car park towering with dreamy trees in all th...

By Thea Hegland There is no end to the beauty at The Gardens. It is simply evolving; the garden doesn’t just disappear after s...

By Thea Hegland Considered one of the best times to visit, the month of September offers some the year’s finest weather. Boast...

The ideal balance of savoury and sweet, these pecan tarts featured on our autumn High Tea menu are easy to make at home. They p...

“I suppose that it’s somewhat fitting for me to be saying good-bye to you at this time of year as we are also saying good-bye t...

Just like that autumn is upon us. Is your wardrobe ready? Instead of purchasing new outfits, consider Susan Ellington's locally...

The Butchart Gardens provides visitors with beautiful gardens, genuine hospitality and award-winning dining. In addition, we ar...

By Thea Hegland Late August and early September in The Gardens is a golden time; after months of warm weather, the nights get ...

By Thea Hegland Mid-August brings a warm rich glow to The Gardens. The long stretch of heat has brought the perennial borders ...

By Thea Hegland Here we are in the dog days of summer and The Gardens are rising up to the legendary reputation it is so well ...