Gardens History
Flowers
Who is/was it?
General Knowledge
Procedures/Safety
100
This was the year The Butchart Gardens was established.
What was 1904?
100
These trees were planted in the Sunken Garden in 1910 to hide parts of the original cement factory.
What are the Lombardi Poplars?
100
This person is the Director of Visitor Services.
Who is John Tomlinson?
100
This is the person you report to at the begining of your shift each day.
Your Supervisor.
100
These are two things you shouldn't do while on a bike in Parking.
What is not wearing a helmet and leaning against a building or barrier.
200
This was the reason that The Gardens were "left to lie fallow" in the 1940's.
What was World War 2?
200
Its petals are edible, it is grown here and often served on tea treats in the Dining Room Resturant.
What is the Pansy? (or Tuberous Begonia)
200
She is the Great Granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Butchart and the Managing Director of The Butchart Gardens.
Who is Robin Clarke?
200
It is placed on the windshield of a vehicle that wishes to exit.
What is a Red Tag?
200
1930's, close parks, special guests and/or blue tags are parked here.
What is Aisle 1, or the closet available spot at all times.
300
When compared to other Gardens within The Butchart Gardens, this one's the oldest.
What is the Japanese Garden?
300
In Latin it is known as HeiloTrope.
What is the Cherry Pie Plant?
300
They were first displayed 1978 created by Christopher Ross.
What is the Fireworks display.
300
Lobster, Seahorse, Salmon and Crab are found here.
What are parking aisles 1-4.
300
This is the location of the First Aid Room.
What is behind the Info Centre or Gallery, at the top of the stairs, behind the Green Gates?
400
In 2004, The Gardens were awarded this designation.
What is a National Historic Site of Canada?
400
These are perhaps the 2 most famous, or signature, flowers we grow here at The Gardens.
What is the Tibetian Blue Poppy and the Butchart Rose.
400
As well as having a green thumb, this person was an avid balloonist and chemist.
Who was Jenny Butchart?
400
These three things were needed and found here to make this site a viable location to produce Portland Cement.
What is Fresh water, Clay and Lime(stone)?
400
Approved Safety gear, 360 degree awareness, an escape route, hand signals and eye contact are parts of?
What are the 5 safety tips for working in traffic?
500
As a gift to The Gardens by the owner, this opened in December of 2009.
What is The Rose Carousel?
500
These are the largest members of the Heather family, a family which also includes Azaleas and Rhododendrens.
What is an Arbutus Tree?
500
This person was a prominant architect at the time, noted often for their unique roof lines. This person designed the main residence. Most buildings here since have been modelled in the architect's same style.
Who was Samuel MacClure?
500
Meaning Italian for "Welcome".
What is "Benvenuto"?
500
This is the number you call in case of emergancy.
What is 202