My Plant of the Month - Licorice Fern by Kathryn Alvarez

Each month we invite one of our HCP volunteers to introduce us to a favourite plant. This month Kathryn Alvarez, a volunteer in the…

Fall Garden Tasks - Harvesting Mason Bee Cocoon

Fall maintenance for mason bee houses includes cleaning the nesting box and storing the cocoons for the winter. Mason beekeepers usually…

Wellness in Nature

BY MARNIE DANGERFIELD “We don't experience natural environments enough to realize how restored they can make us feel, nor are…

Nature Education Programs

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR SCHOOLS, TEACHERS & THEIR CLASSES Welcome to children and youth programs at HCP! Our aim is to create…

Community Education

The Gardens at HCP offer great Community Education workshops for everyone, from landscape professionals to hobbyist gardeners. We offer a wide range of topics including pruning, basket weaving, flower arranging and more.