I personally love the first big fall raking session! It feels so satisfying to rake leaves from my cherry, plum, and apple trees into big piles, let my kids jump […]
Fall … a time of falling leaves, cooler nights … and squash. LOTS of squash!!! Growing up on a squash farm, my mother would add squash to almost every recipe […]
We love that the Garden is used in so many ways. From future horticulturists learning their trade to weddings where couples begin their lives together here, there is always something […]
As a new employee at the HCP, nothing could have prepared me for the excitement that this summer would bring. Tasked with helping out with events, there's something new and […]
As a new employee at the HCP, nothing could have prepared me for the excitement that this summer would bring. Tasked with helping out with events, there's something new and […]
The Gardens were alive and buzzing this past weekend with over 50 local artists and musicians showcasing their talent to the Gardens' many visitors. With 1500 people touring through the […]
The Gardens were alive and buzzing this past weekend with over 50 local artists and musicians showcasing their talent to the Gardens' many visitors. With 1500 people touring through the […]
Succulents: natures gift to the "low maintenance gardener". Here at the HCP we're in love with these no fuss, easy - to - grow plants. Whether they're creeping along the rock […]
After a thoroughly enjoyable Plant Identification class, I found myself wondering how the instructor, Diane Pierce remembers so much about the subject. The obvious answer is that she loves plants […]
Have you tried them yet? These long unnoticed early harvests from your hardneck garlic are tasty and people are starting to catch on! To harvest, cut the long curling tendrils […]
The Gardens at HCP is hiring three summer students. Please see below for position and application descriptions: Position 1: Gardens Assistant The Gardens at HCP is a public garden and […]
The Gardens at HCP is a place teeming with life, both flora, and fauna. Besides the humans working hard there are a plethora of critters a visitor may encounter during […]
