Making Your Own Bird House Our gardens depend on birds to thrive so let's look at what birds need for nesting and create a safe place for them to raise their young. We will be using wood, hammers and nails to assemble our pre-cut kits. We need big hands along to help handle the tools […]
with Christina Nikolic What kind of soil do you have in your garden? How can you improve your soil health? If figuring out how to care for your soil seems like a complex and daunting task, then this workshop is for you. Instructor Christina Nikolic of the Organic Gardener's Pantry will teach you how to determine […]
Saturday March 16th 2019 Doors at 5:30pm, Start at 6:00pm (end at 7:00pm) The Gardens at HCP presents Rhododendron Author Ole Jonny Larsen "Plant Hunting: Experiences of an Amateur" Enjoy a spring evening in the Gardens and hear Ole Jonny Larsen speak on "Planting Hunting: Experiences of an Amateur". Tickets are regular $40 or $30 […]
Junior Master Gardener Camp (JMG) Come grow with us! This dynamic program educates youth about horticulture, health, nutrition, environmental science, leadership and life skills using fun and creative activities. Flexibility is a key component of the JMG program that enables it to be adapted to meet the needs and interests of different individuals and organizations. […]
Pesticide Applicator's Certificate Course (Landscape General Category): Course: March 20 and 27, 2019 Exam: March 29, 2019 Course:Wednesdays, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Exam: Friday 1:00 - 4:00pm 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 the […]
With Joan Carrigan This is a variation of an oval rib basket which has 2 built-in side handles often called a potato basket. We will be using willow for the hoop and a combination of dyed reed and seagrass for the weaving. This is a lovely storage and display basket perfect for the kitchen or […]
with Ryan Senechal Are you a hands-on gardener hesitant to prune small trees and shrubs in fear of injuring or undesirably altering them? This course with certified arborist Ryan Senechal will give you the skills you need to successfully prune your garden. In 2 sessions, basic pruning techniques and advanced strategies will be reviewed and applied […]
Junior Master Gardener Camp (JMG) Come grow with us! This dynamic program educates youth about horticulture, health, nutrition, environmental science, leadership and life skills using fun and creative activities. Flexibility is a key component of the JMG program that enables it to be adapted to meet the needs and interests of different individuals and organizations. […]
Pesticide Applicator's Certificate Course (Landscape General Category): Course: March 20 and 27, 2019 Exam: March 29, 2019 Course:Wednesdays, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Exam: Friday 1:00 - 4:00pm 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 the […]
Pesticide Applicator's Certificate Course (Landscape General Category): Course: March 20 and 27, 2019 Exam: March 29, 2019 Course: Wednesdays, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Exam: Friday 1:00 - 4:00pm Location: The Gardens at HCP Cost: $400 including textbooks and exam fees; exam only is $110 Cost without books: $280* (*The required books have recently changed […]