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 […]
One of the biggest weekends of the Gardens at HCP year is upon us! Our Spring Plant Sale is the biggest annual fundraiser for the development and maintenance of the […]
With volunteer week approaching next week, April 10 -16th, we would like to take this opportunity to say a big THANK YOU to the many, many volunteers who help at […]
We wanted to introduce you to our Manager of Mice and Night Watchman, Albert. Albert came to us in 2015, from a staff member's home. As a Maine Coone […]
Our first official blog post is an exciting one! Today we hosted the renowned Head Gardener of Great Dixter House in the United Kingdom, Fergus Garrett. Great Dixter is the […]
