Saanich Seedy Saturday is returning to The Gardens at HCP on Saturday, January 12th 2018 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. This year, the event will showcase an abundance of local certified organic seeds along with tasty produce, children's activities, and quality vendors. Guest Speaker Dr. Trevor Hancock, Hon FFPH will be speaking on the topic of […]
with Eiddwen Thomas Learn the secrets of growing your own flowers for cutting and arranging with floral designer, Eiddwen Thomas. Eiddwen is the owner of Cartref Gardens, a commercial cut flower farm in North Saanich. This class is part of seasonal series on Growing your own Cut Flower Garden. Winter is a great time to […]
On the third Monday of every month, admission to the Gardens at HCP is by donation - a great opportunity to check out our beautiful gardens!
With Diane Pierce One Saturday a month 1pm - 4pm 2019 Dates: January 26, February 16, March 16, April 13, May 25, June 15, July 20, August 17 (field trip – please pre-register), September 14, October 26, November 16, December 7 Learn all about plants with Diane Pierce, expert gardener, designer and writer. Diane will […]
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 […]
with Joan Carrigan Learn to make a pine needle coiled basket using waxed linen thread as the stitching material. We will explore different ways of starting pine needle baskets and stitches such as plain and V-stitch patterns. Each participant can design their own basket working on ways to shape and create pattern with stitches and […]
Pesticide Applicator's Certificate Course (Landscape General Category): Course: February 23 and 24, 2019 Exam: February 25, 2019 Course: Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Exam: Monday 6:00 - 9:00pm Location: The Gardens at HCP Cost: $400 including textbooks and exam fees Cost without books: $280* (*The required books have recently changed and you […]
Terrarium Gardens for Kids Gardens come in all shapes and sizes. Get creative as you learn about the needs of little plants for indoors, and what better place to grow them than in an upcycled glass container. Bring along a glass bowl, vase, jar or other container and see what you can create for your […]
Pesticide Applicator's Certificate Course (Landscape General Category): Course: February 23 and 24, 2019 Exam: February 25, 2019 Course: Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Exam: Monday 6:00 - 9:00pm Location: The Gardens at HCP Cost: $400 including textbooks and exam fees Cost without books: $280* (*The required books have recently changed and you […]
Pesticide Applicator's Certificate Course (Landscape General Category): Course: February 23 and 24, 2019 Exam: February 25, 2019 Course: Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Exam: Monday 6:00 - 9:00pm Location: The Gardens at HCP Cost: $400 including textbooks and exam fees; exam only is $110 Cost without books: $280* (*The required books have […]