Join us for a kid-friendly introduction to the art of tea making! Participants will host their own tea party as we explore a variety of garden plants, fruits and berries to create herbal teas. We will finish by packaging up our own sample tea brews to take home. Ages: 6+ years Fee: $15/child Call: 250-479-6162
Using fresh and dried herbs from the gardens along with essential oils, kids will learn how to create their very own spa essentials to take home and enjoy. It's amazing what combining a few garden and household materials can create! Ages: 6+ years Fee: $15/child Call: 250-479-6162
with Ryan Senechal In this three hour workshop, certified arborist Ryan Senechal will provide an introductory summer fruit tree pruning instruction. Practical application is encouraged during the workshop. Learn how this traditional approach to pruning can reduce the burden of dormant season pruning as well as provide you with higher quality fruit. Secateurs are encouraged. […]
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. […]
The Gardens at HCP is extending our hours every second Wednesday night starting June 5. We encourage families and friends to come and enjoy a lovely picnic on our grounds. Admission is by donation between 5 and 8 pm. Bring your own dinner and find a bench or lawn to enjoy your meal while enjoying […]
Using fresh and dried herbs from the gardens along with essential oils, kids will learn how to create their very own spa essentials to take home and enjoy. It's amazing what combining a few garden and household materials can create! Date: August 1 Time: 1:00 – 2:30 Ages: 6+ years Fee: $15/child
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 Certificate Course (Landscape General Category): Course: August 12 and 19, 2019 Exam: August 22, 2019 Course: Mondays, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Exam: Thursday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Location: The Gardens at HCP Cost: $400 including textbooks and exam fees Cost without books: $280* (*The required books have recently changed and you […]
These gardens are fun to create … even parents enjoy making them and here is a chance to participate with your child in a mini garden making session! We will make these take-home gardens for outdoor use, using some natural materials gathered from the garden. Adults are welcome to stay or drop off. *All materials […]
The Gardens at HCP is extending our hours every second Wednesday night starting June 5. We encourage families and friends to come and enjoy a lovely picnic on our grounds. Admission is by donation between 5 and 8 pm. Bring your own dinner and find a bench or lawn to enjoy your meal while enjoying […]