Seed Starting & Garden Preparation Workshop

Name: Seed Starting & Garden Preparation Workshop
Start: 2026-03-28T10:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-03-28T11:30:00-07:00
Location: 2257 Yellow Point Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9X 1W9

Schedule

Sat Mar 28 2026 at 10:00 am to 11:30 am

UTC-07:00

Location

2257 Yellow Point Road, Nanaimo, BC, Canada, British Columbia V9X 1W9 | Nanaimo, BC

Join us for a practical workshop with Alex Teare of West Coast Seeds as we get ready for the growing season ahead.
This workshop is designed for gardeners of all experience levels, from first-time seed starters to seasoned growers looking to refresh their approach.
Alex will guide participants through the foundations of seed starting and garden preparation in a welcoming, conversation-friendly setting where ideas and experience can be shared.
Together, we’ll explore indoor and outdoor seed starting, growing conditions, plant habits, and simple tips to help seeds get off to a strong start. The workshop will also cover soil health, mulching, season extension, watering strategies, and ways to support beneficial insects while managing common garden pests.
Guests will leave feeling inspired, informed, and ready to grow with confidence.
Hosted at Holden Lake Farm & Garden
Nanaimo, BC
Island grown quality you can see and taste.
Where quality takes root, from rare finds to timeless favourites.
Instructor Bio: I was raised on a farm in England, where my love of gardening and growing things began early. After moving to Canada, I studied horticulture at Malaspina College in Nanaimo in the 1980s, but life took me down a different path for a while — spending the next 25 years as a chef and restaurant owner.
Eventually, I found my way back to my gardening roots. I worked with several landscaping companies before taking on the role of Head Gardener on a large estate on Salt Spring Island. One of the highlights of that time was growing produce for the estate kitchen and managing an extensive cutting flower garden.
Ten years ago, I joined the West Coast Seed team, combining my horticultural background, hands-on growing experience, and love of working with people. Gardening has always been at the heart of what I do, and I’m grateful to have come full circle doing work I truly enjoy.