Youth & Children

Explore the world of plants, how they grow, & what you need to build & maintain your own wee garden! Bring a large glass container to transform! Date:  November 12 Time:  1-3 pm Cost: $35 Ages:  5-11 years For registration, please call the HCP office at 250-479-6162.

Use natural materials and basic weaving skills to create a unique art form. Date:  December 10 Time: 1-3 pm Cost:  $35 Ages:  8-12 years For registration, please call the HCP office at 250-479-6162.

Due to weather-related conditions in the Gardens, the Family Day Weekend Event had to be cancelled. Our special Family Event will be held on Saturday, February 11, from 10-2pm. Family Day is observed to celebrate the importance of families and family life. Come and share The Gardens at HCP Saturday, February 11 for our special […]

Once a month we meet for seasonal gardening activities in our very own JMG Garden Plot! Our growing season starts early, and there is always lots to do!! When the weather is not quite ideal, we can work indoors to start seeds, learn to propagate plants, plan our home gardens, build trellising, and lots more. […]

Starting with Seeds is a kid-friendly seed starting workshop in 2 parts! The first shows a few different ways to germinate seeds. The second gives a chance to plant the germinated seeds into containers. There will be lots of seedlings to take home and grow for transplanting into your home garden or containers. The plants […]

Starting with Seeds is a kid friendly seed starting workshop in 2 parts! The first shows a few different ways to germinate seeds. The second gives a chance to plant the germinated seeds into containers. There will be lots of seedlings to take home and grow for transplanting into your home garden or containers. The […]

Creating a Mini-Garden – whether indoor or out, miniature gardens are the cutest. Join us for a fun session creating a tiny garden to take home. This can be an indoor or outdoor garden, you choose. There will be a selection of plants and containers to choose from. Saturday, March 18     1:00 – 3:00 pm […]

Once a month we meet for seasonal gardening activities in our very own JMG Garden Plot! Our growing season starts early, and there is always lots to do!! When the weather is not quite ideal, we can work indoors to start seeds, learn to propagate plants, plan our home gardens, build trellising, and lots more. […]

Growing Plants for Our Native Pollinators is a one session program to learn about the plants that pollinator's love and how to grow them. There are seeds and starts for creating your own Native Pollinator Garden at home. Saturday, April 1   1:00 – 3:00 pm Fee: $20 (materials provided)                                     Ages: 5 to 12 years

Propagating 101 is a fun way to grow plants from cuttings. If you like to watch things grow, you will love trying these experiments at home. Learn about taking cuttings, natural growth hormones, and what kind of growing medium to use to grow lots of plants from cuttings on your own! Saturday, April 29     1:00 […]