NATURE AROUND US is a Walk & Talk session geared to the exploration of plants, insects and diversity in the gardens. Participants will tour the gardens at HCP as they discover more about the natural world around them. Cost: $5/child, free admission for an accompanying adult Ages: 5+ years (designed for older children, however, younger […]
TEA TIME! This is an introduction to the art of making tea for children, including plant identification, growing, harvesting, and preparing flowers, leaves, and fruit to brew. Participants will host their own tea party to explore the various tastes and scents of herbal tea brewing. We will finish by packaging up our own sample tea […]
With Diane Pierce One Saturday a month 1pm - 4pm 2018 Dates: January 27, February 17, March 17, April 14, May 12, June 16, July 21, August 18(FIELD TRIP), September 15, October 20, November 17, December 8 **August 18 - Field Trip, Government House on Rockland Ave. Meet by front door entrance of the residence at 1 […]
Pesticide Applicator's Certificate Course (Landscape General Category): Course: August 13 and 20, 2018 Exam: August 24, 2018 Course: Mondays, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Exam: Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm Location: The Gardens at HCP Cost: $400 including textbooks and exam fees Cost without books: $280* (*The required books have recently changed and you must have […]
Pesticide Applicator's Certificate Course (Landscape General Category): Course: August 13 and 20, 2018 Exam: August 24, 2018 Course: Mondays, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Exam: Friday 9:00am - 12:00pm Location: The Gardens at HCP Cost: $400 including textbooks and exam fees Cost without books: $280* (*The required books have recently changed and you must have […]
AUGUST 25 & 26, 2018 - 10AM - 4PM Now in its 24th year Arts & Music in the Gardens is one of the most well-loved festivals in Victoria, BC. Featuring musicians and over fifty artists you will enjoy wonderful creative, local talents. Set with the backdrop of nine acres of demonstration gardens you will […]
With Kristy & Mark Mackenzie-Moore Is there an inner brew master hiding in you? This half day course in the art of kombucha tea will instruct you on the proper mixing ratios and techniques to brew your own kombucha. We will explore kombucha with all of our senses. You will get to sample and learn […]
With Lily Fawn In this workshop with Lily Fawn, you will learn about herbal health to keep your body strong throughout the winter season. Learn to make tinctures, salves, lozenges and pills that you may take home and use throughout the cold winter months. Expert Lily Fawn will teach you about your body's needs and […]
with Eiddwen Thomas This Fall workshop is part of a seasonal four part series on Growing Your Own Cut Flower Garden. Each class can be taken on its own or as part of the series. Learn about beautiful flowers, grasses, herbs, and foliage you can use in the fall for cutting and making into your […]
Join us at the gardens for our bi-weekly storytime designed for our youngest gardeners. Each program centres around a theme that explores subjects such as gardens, pollinators, vegetable growing, and other environmental themes through stories, garden activities and related crafts. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. For further information, please contact: [email protected] Dates: […]
