with Joan Carrigan Soft materials such as rush, sedge and flower leaves offer the basket maker a beautiful material for fine twining. We will be weaving a small bowl-shaped basket with a radiating spoke base, variations of twining for the sides and lovely twined border. We have plenty of access to these basket materials found […]
Hypertufa Planters 1 Come ready to get dirty and design a planter made from concrete and other natural materials. Hypertufa creates a very light weight and strong medium that is weather proof. We will discuss features needed in a planter and how to achieve them. These planters will need time to dry and part 2 […]
with Christina Nikolic This class can be taken on its own or as part of our Healthy Soils Series. First, what is compost tea, and why is everyone raving about it? Compost tea is the controlled extraction of microorganisms and nutrients from a small amount of high-quality compost and additional nutrient sources into water. The […]
With Kristy & Mark Mackenzie-Moore Is there an inner brewmaster hiding in you? This half day course in the art of kombucha tea will instruct you on the proper mixing ratios and techniques to brew your own kombucha. We will explore kombucha with all of our senses. You will get to sample and learn to […]
with Lily Fawn Join Herbalist and teacher, Lily Fawn for a medicinal herb walk and wild edible adventure in the Gardens at HCP. Wild plants are a nutritious tasty way to increase your health and reduce your grocery bill. This class will teach you about edible, medicinal weeds that grow all around us. You will […]
May 12 & 13 - 10:00am - 4:00pm. Enjoy discounted admission to the Gardens at HCP or purchase a two-day pass for exclusive passage to ten hand-picked, enchanting springtime oases while enjoying music from Victoria Conservatory of Music students, faculty and guest musicians. More information: http://vcm.bc.ca/victoria-garden-tour/
World Tree and Creatively United present a celebration of Mother Earth through art, fashion and displays. Bring your own tea cup to enjoy organic beverages, take a goddess photo in the Gardens, or test drive an electric vehicle! More information: https://creativelyunited.org/mother-earth-event
Join us from 9:00am to 12:00pm for Tomato Day and choose from a variety of options. Organically grown tomato starts along with other veggies, edible flowers, and herbs will be available. Free admission to the Gardens during the sale! To view the list of tomatoes - click this link.
These hands are fun and easy to make and can be used for succulents displayed on a step, outdoor table, or in a garden bed. Each planter is as unique as the gardener creating them. Plan to get a bit messy. All materials are provided. Ages: 5 + years Fee: $15/child
We will begin with an enchanted walk through the Gardens gathering natural materials and inspiration to create your own take home Fairy Garden. There will have a chance to explore a variety of materials such as clay, moss, and twigs. Parents/guardians are welcome to stay and participate and required to stay with children under 6 […]