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 Classic Willow Club Chair. This is a great introduction to rustic building. All tools and materials will be provided. Dress appropriately and bring […]
with Kristen Miskelly Back due to popular demand! This workshop will provide practical advice on how to convert conventional lawn to meadow habitat using a variety of techniques. Kristen Miskelly, biologist and owner of Saanich Native Plants, will guide participants through developing a site plan, site preparation, planning materials, and maintenance. Participants will go home […]
Garden Stepping Stones – these are a beautiful and practical way to make a pathway through a favourite garden, soggy area or across a lawn or vegetable garden. Bring an adult to help you make a lasting piece of art for your garden or as a gift for MOM! Saturday, May 13 10:00 - […]
with Gordon Mackay Learn why these garden styles are becoming so popular with Gordon Mackay, PHC College instructor. Gordon will share many examples of rock wood and crevice gardens to get your imagination going. Participants will learn about techniques used to install a crevice and rock garden and hopefully be inspired to try these at […]
with Joan Carrigan Learn the art of basket weaving with artist 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. This project offers a wonderful introduction to working with willow and in the process you will create […]
Join us from 9:00 to noon for Tomato Day and choose from a variety of options. You will find: organically grown tomato starts along with other veggies, edible flowers, and herbs Click 2017 Tomato Day list to find the variety of tomatoes that will be sold. The long weekend in May is traditionally the time to […]
with Lily Fawn Come spend the afternoon learning to find and identify medicinal edible herbs. Wild plants are nutritious, tasty and a great way to increase your health and cut your grocery bill. In this workshop you will learn about the many delicious, healthy and nutritionally-packed wild edible, medicinal plants that are yours for the picking! […]
with HCP Head Gardener, Linda Petite Create a beautiful driftwood and succulent display to take home. Our head gardener Linda Petite will guide you through the process and share some tips about working with succulents. Driftwood and succulents will be provided. HCP Members $25 Non Members $35 To register, call 250 479 6162.
With Diane Pierce One Saturday a month 1pm - 4pm Jan 21, Feb 18, March 18, April 29, May 27, June 17, July 15, August 19, Sept 16, Oct 21, Nov 18, Dec 2 Learn all about plants with Diane Pierce, expert gardener, designer and writer. Diane will introduce you to 25 newplants in each […]
The Art of Bonsai – if you have always wondered how these little plants stay small, come and learn a bit about the history of these beautiful art forms. Then begin to train a tree or shrub of your own. It can take years to reach its full potential as a Bonsai, but we can […]