New! HCP Library offers Preschool Storytime!
Staff BlogsThe Library at HCP started hosting a weekly drop-in preschool storytime, Nature Tales in the Garden. 10am to 10:30am Wednesdays on the small lawn beside the Library. Free with adult […]
Tomatoes!!
Staff BlogsTomatoes. So many choices! Rich colors, beautiful shapes, different sizes, different flavors, different uses. The luscious rich heirloom slicer or the tangy-sweet pop of a sun warmed cherry straight from […]
Featured Garden for May 2025 - The Rhododendron & Hosta Garden
Staff BlogsBeginning in 1985, the Rhododendron and Hosta Garden was developed from a forested hillside and began with 150 plants. Unfortunately, poor drainage in the glacial soil led to rampant root […]
The Bookend May 2025 - The Complete Book of Cacti & Succulents
Staff BlogsThe Complete Book of Cacti & Succulents Terry Hewitt The recent surge in popularity of cacti and succulents is understandable. They are extraordinary! Not only do they look intriguing, they […]
The Bookend for April - Invasive Flora of the West Coast
Staff BlogsInvasive Flora of the West Coast Collin Varner Scotch broom. Spurge laurel. English ivy. These names conjure dread in the hearts of many gardeners, mine included. But did you know […]
Gardens of the Month - Native Plant Garden & Garry Oak Meadow
Staff BlogsSpring has sprung and we are lucky enough to have TWO gardens to feature for April! The Native Plant Garden Spring comes early to the Native Plant Garden. With […]
Spring Plant Sale
Staff BlogsApril 26 & 27 9 AM to 4 PM Find many unique plants propagated from the Gardens at HCP. 10% discount on Plants for HCP Members Admission to the Gardens […]
Ode to Volunteering & The Doris Page Winter Garden
UncategorizedThe reason I wanted to volunteer at HCP, and I'm sure why many of you are members, is that so much of enjoying a garden comes from building a relationship […]
Getting Started with Mason Bees
Staff BlogsLooking for a simple way to support pollinators and boost your garden's productivity? Raising mason bees is one of the easiest and most rewarding ways to help the environment—no special […]
The Bookend - March 2025
Staff BlogsGardening with Grains By Brie Arthur Have you ever thought about growing grains? Brie Arthur shares her enthusiasm and experience on why this is an idea worth considering in Gardening […]
Doris Page Winter Garden
Staff BlogsDoris Page Winter Garden Forty years ago, the Victoria Horticultural Society sponsored the establishment of the Doris Page Winter Garden. Over time, the shady slope, dominated by towering firs, has […]
Head Gardener - Seeds, Seeds, Seeds
Staff BlogsWhat’s the difference between open-pollinated, hybrid and heirloom seeds? This time of year, we all get the urge to start seeds. The local nurseries have several seed companies to […]