A selection of unusual cultivars and the information to grow them - open to all! Free lectures prior to the plant sale: Richard Hebda on growing Snowdrops Diane Pierce on growing Hellebores Lectures start at 12pm - sale starts after the lectures.
with Ryan Senechal This 2 session course is for the urban fruit growing enthusiast with young or mature plants. The course emphasis is on structural pruning and pruning for fruit production. Also covered is espalier/ trellis training, soils, and an introduction to plant health care (cultural controls). Two Sessions: Saturday, March 12 & March 19 […]
with Joan Carrigan Participants will explore both the potentials of creating living willow structures using fresh willow and weaving dried willow that has been soaked to become pliable again. First the living willow will be woven in the form of a decorative round column planted in a plastic pot of soil. If kept well watered […]
Dates: Saturday's February 13, March 5, March 19, April 2 2016 Fee: $25 / 2 hr session (up to 4 people with minimum of 1 adult) or $80 / 4 sessions (Materials are included in the fee) This 4 session family learning program is based on a practical sequence of activities to prepare you and […]
with Joan Carrigan This is a classic indispensable storage basket ready to be put to use in the home or garden. Split weaving with flat reed is strong and durable and lends itself to incorporating twill patterns. We will look at control of shape and material handling in this mid-sized basket as well as discuss options on how baskets can be finished with dyes, wood stain or milk paints. Suitable for all levels of experience – including beginner. HCP Members $115 Non Members $135 To register, call 250 479 6162.
Saturday, April 16, and Sunday, April 17, 9am – 4:30pm Exam: Monday, April 18, 6-9pm Cost for the course is $400, which includes the textbooks and the exam fee. Note that you can sign up to write the exam only for a cost of $110. To sign up please contact College Administration at (250) 479-3210, […]
with Trish Collins Join us for this 3 part, fun workshop with Trish Collins of Duck Soup Mosaics. The workshop features basic lessons in the design, construction and finishing of your own weatherproof, decorative 12” stepping stone. Choose from a variety of designs created to suit the materials, level of experience, working time, and produce a great […]
For those who have completed the BC Pesticide Applicator's License Course (Landscape General Category) or who are just required to take the exam. Exam: Monday, April 18, 6-9pm
with Danielle Stevenson This workshop will offer an introduction to the amazing world of mushrooms and cover what you need to know to grow your own mushrooms at home. We'll each inoculate a gallon bucket of oyster mushrooms to take home. Learning to grow mushrooms is a great way to grow your own food and medicine! Oyster mushrooms are a good source of protein, B vitamins, Vitamin D, iron and minerals, and have been shown to lower cholesterol and inhibit cancers. Instructor, Danielle Stevenson is a fungi enthusiast with 4 years of mushroom cultivation […]
With Chef Castro Boateng & foraging guide Lance Staples This is not your average picnic! Join us for a unique foraging adventure at the Gardens at HCP. The group will spend a couple of hours gathering wild local edibles while learning about foraging from guide Lance Staples. After their foraging adventure, the group will feast on a three course meal using foraged ingredients […]
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