This class is an open invitation to enjoy an afternoon of art making with our long time instructor, Richard Wong. Registration is by donation. Richard Wong has graciously offered his instructional expertise for this class as a way of giving back. All donated proceeds from registrations, less the cost of art supplies, will go to […]
NOTICE: Due to weather the gardens are closed on January 18th, please bring donations on 19th or on the day of the event. January can be a quiet month for gardeners, but a great time for other community events. Join us for a Community Clothing Swap happening at the HCP. Please RSVP HERE if you […]
Join Richard Wong for an afternoon of creative fun and inspiration exploring "line & wash" techniques with archival ink and watercolour. The addition of line and wash adds a little more texture to your paintings and can result in very pleasing effects. Richard has designed the classes in this three part series to be 'stand […]
with Gordon Mackay Course participants will be introduced to pruning fundamentals and concepts for fruit trees, including apple, pear and the stone fruits. We will look at summer versus winter pruning and pruning old, mature trees versus young newly established trees. Tree planting and early training will be covered along with various methods of growing […]
with Mike Rogers The workshop will consist of both a classroom session and an outdoor demonstration of planting, care and maintenance in the garden. Each will be approximately one hour in duration. During the classroom session, participants will be introduced to the joys of gardening with ornamental grasses. Some basic botany, the most popular grass […]
Curious about the powers of medicinal plants but not sure where to begin? Join Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Herbalist Racheal Schnarr for the spring installment of the "Home Herbalist" series. Components of this class include: -A brief introduction to herbal medicine -Herbal tastings -Herbs to harvest and grow locally during spring -Herbs used in traditional […]
with Emony Nicholls Learn how these efficient native pollinators can help give you larger and more abundant fruit, vegetables and perennials throughout the spring and summer seasons with their exceptionally high pollination rates. In return, you are providing the important habitat and food for these important insects- it's a win-win! Learn how to attract and […]
Join Richard Wong for an afternoon of creative fun and inspiration exploring "line & wash" techniques with archival ink and watercolour. The addition of line and wash adds a little more texture to your paintings and can result in very pleasing effects. In this March 28th line and wash workshop you will be covering "Cherries" […]
with Emony Nicholls During this talk, learn how gardening with native and conventional plants can give you a garden teeming with life from beneficial insects and birds while also being uninviting to deer and rabbits. We will look at how to attract pollinators to your garden, helping to produce larger fruits and vegetables. Berry producing […]
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 techniques. Learn how to make a square frame from pieces of alder & work […]