Seed Saving
Staff BlogsSaving seeds allows us to retain varieties that are well adapted to our area and that are no longer available commercially. Many plants do the job for you, self-seeding freely […]
HCP Kids Winter Programming
Child and YouthPro D Day Camps this FALL/WINTER/SPRING 2024/25 These non-instructional day camps feature an outdoor program that includes time in our very own HCP Kids Teaching Garden where we grow food, […]
Planned Giving Seminar 18 Oct 2024
Staff BlogsThis Free Event is hosted by the Gardens at HCP for our community. It will cover some of the ways of charitable giving, the benefits of planning ahead, review the […]
HCP Kids Fall Programming
Child and YouthCheck out these programs for the fall Garden Nature Academy - Fall Session! The outdoors offer safe and seasonal opportunities for your preschooler to explore through play, games, songs […]
The Benefits of Using Wool Pellets in your Garden
Staff Blogsby Linda Petite I have read many articles in the past outlining the benefits of waste wool in the garden. One of the many advantages of wool is that it […]
My Plant of the Month - Licorice Fern by Kathryn Alvarez
Community EducationEach month we invite one of our HCP volunteers to introduce us to a favourite plant. This month Kathryn Alvarez, a volunteer in the Native Plant Garden at the HCP […]
Special Topics in Horticulture: Water Stewardship
College ProgramsWater Stewardship Student Blog Post by David Ryves and Alexandra Van Draanen Water, where to start and what to consider? As landscape horticulturists the work we do directly impacts […]
Special Topics in Horticulture: Medicinal Plants
College ProgramsMedicinal Plants with Stephanie Jacobs Student Blog Post by Terra Nicholas and Eleni Robson On June 15, we were fortunate enough to have Stephanie Jacobs visit our class and share […]
Wellness in Nature
Community EducationBY MARNIE DANGERFIELD “We don't experience natural environments enough to realize how restored they can make us feel, nor are we aware that studies also show they make us healthier, […]
Special Topics in Horticulture: Cut Flower Gardening & Arranging
College ProgramsCut Flower Gardening & Arranging Student Blog Post by Christopher Bruce and Robin Sundberg On June 13, 2022, we had the pleasure of being taught about cut flower arranging by […]
Special Topics in Horticulture: Fruit Tree Culture
College ProgramsSpecial Topics in Horticulture: Fruit Tree Culture Student Blog Post by Bethany Couture and Travis Kintzinger The class of 2022 had the great opportunity to learn about grafting from Gordon […]
Special Topics in Horticulture: Organic Landcare
College ProgramsOrganic Landcare Student Blog Post by Kerry Van Kooy and Irina Kim Do you have SOUL? “Working with natural systems to create healthy and resilient urban landscapes” is the mantra […]