Our resources

Shoots with Roots

Explore and discover our forest and garden with your class or community group. Our field trips for children are engaging, hands-on and curriculum-linked. 

Learn about field trips

Gardening Advice Line

This free community resource is generously run by the Vancouver Island Master Gardener's Association. Email them your gardening questions today to start a dialogue with a local expert gardener. 

Ask a gardening question

Plant Picks

Learn the specifics on how to grow certain plants you see around Milner Gardens. Each article is written by a member of the Vancouver Island Master Gardener's Association.

Discover our favourite plants

Vancouver Island University collaborations

Horticulture Technician Program

Got a green thumb? Get ready for a rewarding career in horticulture in just 9 months!

Learn more about the Horticulture program

Master Gardener Program

Designed for the experienced home gardener, this is an intensive training program providing innovative practices and techniques for all gardening basics.

Learn more about Master Gardeners

Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region Research Institute

Conducting impactful research projects that advance our understanding of people, climate and nature.

Learn more about our region