Sooke Harbour House, organic west coast gardens.

The gardens of Sooke Harbour House are, modestly put, an edible paradise. We grow naturally, organically and seasonally. The plants we have in the garden all have an edible part. It may be a leaf, a flower, a root, a tuber, a stem, the fruit or the bulb.
The garden is very attractive in all seasons, but more colourful in the Summer. Spring, Fall and Winter, all have their own charm and beauty.

The purpose of the garden is to grow interesting and delicious products to use in our kitchen. Our favourable climate allows us to do this year round.

We do not separate the garden into herb, vegetable or flower section. Everything is planted where it will grow the best. That may mean the roses are interplanted with herbs and edible flowers or fuchsia and tuberous begonias thrive under similar conditions

There are challenges to growing by the ocean, but the natural beauty makes it all worthwhile.

If you have questions about kitchen gardens, herbs, salad greens, or edible flowers please feel free to email inquiries to gardens@sookeharbourhouse.com. Please state where you live, so we can take your climate into consideration.

Byron Cook, Head Gardener