WITH JOAN CARRIGAN This is an in-person workshop. Note that participants will be required to wear masks for this workshop. The “Cat's Head” basket has a distinctive elegant shape. It starts with a square base and moves to a round form which sits on four-pointed base corners. This is a traditional Shaker style basket with […]
Children love to explore our gardens while observing and experiencing nature. Together, we will engage in a series of nature activities. Each session includes a garden wander, sharing circle and story time. Bring a snack and picnic blanket for story time and dress for the weather. Dates: Every Thursday from June 2- 23, 2022 Time: […]
This is a monthly class in which participants will be introduced to 25 new plants in each session. Plants are selected for our local growing conditions and the value they bring to the garden. Sadly, Diane Pierce has retired from teaching this class at the end of 2021. The class will now be taught by […]
Join us for an outdoor yoga class in the Gardens with instructor Michael Toru. This is a 45 minute session and participants can register for a pack of 5 consecutive sessions. Michael views yoga as his medicine. He was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder when he was 18 years old. Years of trying out different […]
Join us for a pollinator centered event in celebration of national pollinator week. There will be activities for children and families, a Pollinators for the Planet plant sale and a free speaker event. Let's all learn how to be actively involved with helping our pollinators! See you there.
This is a new plant sale for us this year, it will be part of our pollinator event (more details to come) we will be growing some new varieties of pollinator friendly plants. Pollinator week is June 21-27. Have a look in your garden-does it buzz with activity? Plant a diversity of crops-food, flowers, […]
The Gardens at HCP Presents Lori Weidenhammer, author of Victory Gardens for Bees. This is a treasure trove of a book for local gardeners wanting to learn how to actively get involved with saving our bees. Lori will be visiting the Island to present at the HCP. This is a free event for pollinator week. […]
During these camps, we will busy ourselves with seasonal gardening activities in our very own HCP Kids Garden! There will also be an exploration of the many natural systems that keep our gardens growing, garden arts and crafts, and more! NOTE: All dates are sold out. Click below to sign up for the waiting list. […]
With Joan Carrigan Using local rushes, we will be weaving this adorable purse or handbag - perfect for any outing. This basket is woven over a mold which will be provided. We will explore how to weave an oval base and then explore variations of twining on the sides of the basket. Rush is silky […]
With Joan Carrigan In this class we will be weaving a small bud vase in the spirit of Japanese Ikebana Flower Baskets. The local natural materials used include red cedar bark, sedge, willow bark and beargrass. We will begin with a demonstration and discussion on how to harvest and prepare the materials. We will explore […]
