Takata Ponds Refurbishment

On April 14-15,Tony Huibers, owner of Shibusa Ponds was on site to drain our upper and lower Takata ponds. The crew and vacuum truck…

Tomato Day! May 16

Tomato Day May 16th, 2026 9 - 12 PM Come Early We Sell Out Quickly Tomato & Veggie Starts and Herbs Tomato Availability…

Mason Bees at the Gardens at HCP

Hi Folks, here's an update on the mason bees. As you know, mason bees are available for sale in the Gift Shop - here's some information…

The Heather Garden at the Horticulture Center of the Pacific

The Heather Garden at the Horticulture Center of the Pacific by Earl Jenstad, Heather Garden Lead Steward February to May are…
Lichen on a tree branch, with greenery and another branch in the background.

Upcoming Event: The Fascinating World of Mosses and Lichens with the Hardy Plant Group

The Hardy Plant Group of the VHS is featuring The Fascinating World of Mosses and Lichens, with Fran Benton.  Fran studied lichens…

Celebrate Naturalizing Bulbs in the Winter Garden - Part 2

Celebrate Naturalizing Bulbs in the Winter Garden Part 2 By Amy Sanderson, Doris Page Winter Garden Volunteer Each year we renovate…

Visit the HCP Gardens' Gift Shop

The Seedkeeper – A tiny pot with purpose Have you spotted these unique, colourful ceramic vessels in the shop at HCP? Their maker…

Reclassification of Plant Names

Reclassification of Plant Names We are in the process of doing an inventory of the plants we will have for sale. In doing so, I realized…

Celebrate Naturalizing Bulbs in the Winter Garden - Part 1

Celebrate Naturalizing Bulbs in the Winter Garden - Part 1 By Amy Sanderson, Doris Page Winter Garden Volunteer Sometimes when people…

Victoria Rhododendron Society Invitation to HCP Members

invites HCP Members to hear Kristian Lindqvist, from Finland, give a PowerPoint presentation on the "Gardens of Finland" This will…