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 […]
Do you know a child who has wanted to make a fairy garden? Looking for a bit of inspiration? Join us for an introduction to making fairy gardens. Learn to select plants, upcycle, and get creative with a bit of guidance. Once you get started, the fun just continues! These gardens will make a great […]
These miniature gardens are fun to make! Fairy Gardens can be made from purchased or recycled household items. They help us to use our imaginations and support creative play. This session will focus on the use of plants as a foundation. Participants will learn to sculpt pathways and gardens using drought tolerant plants, and natural […]
National Pollinator Week is June 22 - 28. We invite visitors to come and observe pollinators at the Gardens. Our pollinators have been busy with the first bee sightings occurring during the last week of February. Since then we have installed several mason bee nesting boxes. These were generously funded by the Victoria Master Gardener […]
Join us at the HCP for a lovely safe day of art and music on Thursday, July 9, starting at 1:00pm! Bring a picnic lunch. First up at the Pavilion: sit back, relax and learn how to paint a beautiful “Hummingbird & Flowers” on Japanese art paper with our guest instructor, Richard Wong, 1:00 – […]