Leaves in the Garden

I personally love the first big fall raking session! It feels so satisfying to rake leaves from my cherry, plum, and apple trees into…
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Four Great Squash Recipes

Fall … a time of falling leaves, cooler nights … and squash. LOTS of squash!!! Growing up on a squash farm, my mother would add…
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A Garden for all Occasions

We love that the Garden is used in so many ways. From future horticulturists learning their trade to weddings where couples begin their…
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Tips & Tricks for your Wedding

As a new employee at the HCP, nothing could have prepared me for the excitement that this summer would bring. Tasked with helping out…
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Tips & Tricks for your Wedding

As a new employee at the HCP, nothing could have prepared me for the excitement that this summer would bring. Tasked with helping out…
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Looking Back at Arts & Music

The Gardens were alive and buzzing this past weekend with over 50 local artists and musicians showcasing their talent to the Gardens'…
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Looking Back at Arts & Music

The Gardens were alive and buzzing this past weekend with over 50 local artists and musicians showcasing their talent to the Gardens'…
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Propagating Succulents

Succulents: natures gift to the "low maintenance gardener". Here at the HCP we're in love with these no fuss, easy - to - grow plants.…
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Plant Identification with Diane Pierce

After a thoroughly enjoyable Plant Identification class, I found myself wondering how the instructor, Diane Pierce remembers so much…
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Garlic Scapes

Have you tried them yet? These long unnoticed early harvests from your hardneck garlic are tasty and people are starting to catch on!…
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The Gardens at HCP is Hiring - Summer Students

The Gardens at HCP is hiring three summer students. Please see below for position and application descriptions: Position 1: Gardens…
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Honey Bees at the HCP

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…
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Territory Acknowledgement

We at HCP gratefully acknowledge that we occupy unceded territory of the W̱SÁNEĆ and Lək̓ʷəŋən peoples. We recognize these lands and ecosystems are not our own. We recognize our role in the continuing process of dispossession, colonialism, and reconciliation. We recognize the need to do better. We humbly welcome all to join in this learning journey.

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Phone: 250-479-6162

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