The Gardens at HCP is extending our hours every second Wednesday night starting June 5. We encourage families and friends to come and enjoy a lovely picnic on our grounds. Admission is by donation between 5 and 8 pm. Bring your own dinner and find a bench or lawn to enjoy your meal while enjoying […]
All skill levels welcome. Bring along your picnic dinner and enjoy a night of creativity at the Gardens. Call to register - 250 479 6162.
If you enjoyed the summer season of STORIES IN THE SHADE, this is our fall version, featuring seasonal and entertaining stories and garden wanders for preschoolers. Each week a new theme and story is planned around a garden adventure to explore and discover the many wonders in our gardens. DATES: Mondays, September 9, 16, 30, and […]
SPA TIME AGAIN- Take 3!What's not to like about a spa experience, including making your own foot soak, testing it out with your new friends in a foot bath to relax you? Learn to make spa products to enjoy at home with basic ingredients found at home and in your garden! Bring along a towel […]
FUN WITH FLOWERS seriesThis is the time of year that our gardens are full of beautiful flowers. Learn to dry, pound, arrange and create with them to preserve their natural beauty and even their scent! Each week participants will be introduced to a new technique and create a take-away they will be proud to show. […]
Join us and choose from many unique plants which are propagated from the gardens by our volunteers. All plant prices are reduced by at least 20%. Admissions into the Gardens is free on plant sale day and Master Gardeners will be available to answer your questions. All proceeds raised from the plant sale support the […]
Sunday, September 22 - 9:00am - 5:00pm Instructor: Andrew Kent Join artisan Andrew Kent from The Willow Way for this full day workshop. In one day, with Andrew Kent's expert instruction, you can make and take home your own Bent Willow Rustic Chair. This is a great introduction to rustic building. Learn how to make […]
Do you know a child who enjoys gardening? Our gardens are perfect for learning about growing plants, food and building natural support systems. Have them spend their next Pro-D Day with us! DATES:Friday February 14, 2020;Monday April 27, 2020;Friday May 15, 2020. AGES: 5.5-12 YEARS TIMES: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM *Register below or call […]
Thinking about a career in horticulture? Our next full-time Horticulture Certificate Program starts in January 2020. Learn about the program and the application process, see the gardens and bring all your questions to our information session on September 25, 2019 at 6pm @ The Gardens at HCP. Registration is preferred, but drop-ins are welcome. To register, please […]
Saturday, September 28 - 9:30am - 5:00pm Instructor: Joan Carrigan Learn to make a pine needle coiled basket using waxed linen thread as the stitching material. We will explore different ways of starting pine needle baskets and stitches such as plain and V-stitch patterns. Each participant can design their own basket working on ways to […]
Saturday, September 28 - 11:00am - 2:00pm Instructor: Eiddwen Thomas Eiddwen Thomas, floral designer and owner of Cantref Gardens will teach participants about flowers, grasses, herbs, and foliage for making gorgeous fall arrangements Find out about fall clean up and soil preparation for next year. Learn what bulbs and plants you can plant now for […]
What is it about miniature gardens that intrigues us? Is it the adorable tiny plants we choose to nestle into interesting and unusual containers…vintage, upcycled, or made? This workshop series will include a weekly project to create a fairy, alpine, succulent and terrarium garden. If you love miniatures of all kinds, give this garden series […]
Sunday, September 29 - 9:30am - 4:30pm Instructor: Joan Carrigan This is a variation of an oval rib basket which has 2 built-in side handles often called a potato basket. We will be using willow for the hoop and a combination of dyed reed and seagrass for the weaving. This is a lovely storage and […]
Sunday, September 29 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm Instructor: Jo Wyld You've grown your cannabis, now what do you do? In this workshop, we will explore the myriad ways to prepare your cannabis for personal use. Discussion will include methods of harvesting, curing, drying and processing your cannabis. The preparation and creation of oils, tinctures, cannabutter, […]
Saturday, October 5 & 12 - 9:00am - 12:00pm Instructor: Ryan Senechal Are you a hands-on gardener hesitant to prune small trees and shrubs in fear of injuring or undesirably altering them? This course with certified arborist Ryan Senechal will give you the skills you need to successfully prune your garden. In 2 sessions, basic […]
Sunday, October 6 - 9:00am - 12:00pm Instructor: Gordon Mackay The interest and popularity of this wonderful craft is increasing every year. It is very important to become familiarised with the hive and the honey bee before you get your bees to maximize your chances of success. This workshop will focus on the beginner beekeeper […]
We are becoming more aware of how our actions impact our planet. By starting with little changes at home, we can make a difference! In this workshop we will explore ways to reuse household items and use natural materials to save on waste while making great personal products to use at home and school. We […]
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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.
