With Joan Carrigan Willow bark is a lovely material for plaiting and twining baskets. This construction method which produces a triple layer of material creates a beautiful basket and offers interesting design possibilities. It is sure to be treasured. Our basketry workshops are popular. Should the class be sold out when you call, please put […]
Junior Master Gardener Camp (JMG) Have you ever picnicked with a frog? Watched a pair of mallard ducks float quietly down the stream while feeding? Snacked on a fairy garden ground cover? These and more experiences await you in our gardens during Pro D Day Camps this spring. Over the past weeks we have seen […]
with Andrew Kent Join artisan Andrew Kent from The Willow Way for this full day workshop. In one day, with Andrew Kent's expert instruction, you can make and take home your own Bent Willow Rustic Chair. This is a great introduction to rustic building. Learn how to make a square frame from pieces of alder […]
What better place to celebrate the planet we call home than in a garden? Meet and interact with earth-minded community groups, nonprofit organizations, green businesses and more at this, "enviro expo for all things eco!" Admission is free and includes access to our nine acres of demonstration gardens to inspire you, as well as interactive […]
Join us on Saturday April 27 & Sunday April 28 for our 2019 Spring Plant Sale. Browse through our selection of unique plants which are propagated from the gardens. Admissions into the Gardens is free during the Plant Sale and Master Gardeners will be available to answer your questions. All proceeds raised from the plant […]
With Joan Carrigan Willow is highly valued as a basket making material. We will begin with a discussion about how to grow, harvest and prepare willow for weaving. Different types of trays will be explored including tension and rib style trays. This course offers an introduction to working with willow and your finished work is […]
These precious plants have a story to tell. They have been created over many decades, originally in China and Japan. Learn about this amazing history and art form with our local Bonsai expert Mark Paterson in our beautiful Bonsai Garden at HCP. Then begin the process of creating your own bonsai to take home. Plants […]
Pet Portraits - Fundraiser for Albert the Cat Pet's looking to spoil their moms with the perfect Mother's Day gift need look no further. A professional photograph of their beloved fur baby is the ideal gift for any pet mom. Professional pet photographer Kirsten Young will be at the HCP on Sunday, May 12 between […]
Join us for Tomato Day and choose from a variety of organically grown tomato starts for your veggie garden. Other veggies, including edible flowers, and herbs will be available too. Free admission to the Gardens during the sale!
with Jo Wyld Learn the basics of growing Cannabis for personal use with college instructor, Jo Wyld. This workshop will cover cannabis species and strains, how cannabis is used, starting from seed or clone, considerations and methods for growing outdoors or indoors, common pests and disease, harvesting and relevant legislation. HCP Members $60 Non-Members $65 […]