Community Education Workshops

Join Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Herbalist Racheal Schnarr for the summer installment of the "Home Herbalist" series. We will review medicinal herbs that can be used and harvested during the summer, their typical applications and how to make them. For the practical portion of this class, we will enjoy a short plant walk in the HCP medicinal herb garden, then […]

This is Richard Wong's last workshop before the summer break. Spend a lovely afternoon creating several miniatures suitable for personalized greeting cards, or work on one larger painting.  Your choice.  Richard will guide you.  His classes are suitable for all levels.  Beginners are especially encouraged.  (Songbird Motif clockwise: Bluebird, Dark-eyed Junco, European Robin, Sparrow) Paintings: one 8x10" piece, or several […]

with Joan Carrigan Willow bark is a lovely material for basket weaving and this project is a perfect way to show it off.  We will be weaving this variation of a point pouch designed to hang on the wall to hold utensils or a flower arrangement. Along with the plaited designs using willow bark we […]

with Gordon Mackay Pruning at this time of year allows us to include the stone fruits (cherry, plum, peach, nectarine and apricot) in our pruning schedule, and of course apple and pears can still be approached at this time of year too. Traditionally, it's the time of year for growth control but with the opportunity […]

with Bethany Couture Come learn how permaculture can specifically be applied to ornamental gardens and how it will help you become a more eco-friendly gardener. You'll learn how to create lower maintenance, lower input and extra beautiful outdoor spaces through a variety of innovative techniques, valuable tips, and expert advice shared by horticulturist and permaculturist […]