Saturday - April 4 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Instructor: Mark Paterson Come learn the art of bonsai with Mark Paterson, President of the Vancouver Island Bonsai Society. This is the first of a three part series. In Part one, Mark will teach you how to apply bonsai techniques to a 1 gallon sized […]
This hands-on craft takes time and some patience and is SO much fun! Hypertufa is a concrete substitute that looks just like concrete but weighs much less, making it easier to transport. We will begin by making our mix together and using some recycled containers for our forms. Come dressed for making a mess and […]
Saturday - April 4 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm Instructor: Tom Lahey Learn all you need to know to set up your own mason bee home. This workshop will cover all the ways we can promote pollination with the Blue Orchard Mason Bee. We will look at all the different types of bee housing, from paper […]
Sunday - April 5 - 9:00am - 11:30am Instructor: Linda Rambaud Create your own flower crown and learn about colour combinations, techniques and floral apparel. Registration closes March 30. HCP Members $90 / Non Members $100 Register online or call 250 479 6162 Register online
with Kristen Miskelly Are you a homeowner or land manager interested in creating a native wildflower meadow in place of lawn or field? Join Kristen Miskelly of Saanich Native Plants to learn what you need to know to create a successful meadow, including which native species to use, how to prepare and plant your area, […]
Miniature gardens are a magical way to bring plants into people's lives! We will start with containers and outdoor plants to create gardens to enjoy for years to come. These fairy gardens will allow for child play and rearranging to suit within the context of a larger garden. We will explore a few themes as […]
Come join Kelly Kiss, ANFT Certified Forest Therapy Guide, to discover “Forest Bathing”, what it is, along with its health and wellness benefits. We will start off with a one-hour discussion, followed by a one -hour “light” version of a forest therapy walk. Reconnect with yourself and nature through a mindful walk in the beautiful […]
Starting May 21, the Gardens and Plant Sale will be open to HCP members. Thursdays - Sundays: 10am - 4pm If you would like to become a member, please use this link to sign up online. Membership Application HCP Visitor Policies Messaging to Visitors If you have underlying medical conditions, it is recommended that you not […]
Starting June 18th the Gardens and Plant Sale will be open to the Public. Thursdays - Saturdays - 10am - 8pm & Sundays - 10am - 4pm HCP Visitor Policies Messaging to Visitors If you have underlying medical conditions, it is recommended that you not visit our facility Anyone displaying symptoms of COVID-19, which […]
More people are becoming interested in growing their own nutrient rich food. Join our garden group to create a take-away mini garden to nurture this summer. You will learn to plant transplants (baby plants), sow seeds, and water to grow your own food! Bring along your garden gloves for this hands-on growing experience. Children under […]