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.
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.
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.
Vancouver Island University collaborations
Horticulture Technician Program
Got a green thumb? Get ready for a rewarding career in horticulture in just 9 months!
Master Gardener Program
Designed for the experienced home gardener, this is an intensive training program providing innovative practices and techniques for all gardening basics.
Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region Research Institute
Conducting impactful research projects that advance our understanding of people, climate and nature.