Haliburton Farms, with support from the Gardens at HCP and the District of Saanich, presents Saanich Seedy Saturday on January 14th, 10 am - 2 pm. - Talk "Creating a Buzz: Attracting and Feeding Bumblebees in Your Garden" is at 11 am & 1 pm by Lori Weidenhammer, author of 'Victory Gardens for Bees' - […]
(Rescheduled from November 5, 2016) For those who want to challenge the Red Seal Landscape Horticulture Exam - this course helps you to prepare for the exam! Instructor Egan Davis will give you an overview of the exam: - Scope of exam - Interpreting the National Occupational Analysis - Challenging exam content for BC candidates […]
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 […]
with Joan Carrigan Explore the sculptural design possibilities of the Wicker Basketry technique when starting with a wood base. Bases will be provided along with dyed round reed and a selection of natural materials to incorporate into this sculptural basket. In the process of weaving this basket, participants will learn control of shaping as well […]
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 […]
Due to weather-related conditions in the Gardens, the Family Day Weekend Event had to be cancelled. Our special Family Event will be held on Saturday, February 11, from 10-2pm. Family Day is observed to celebrate the importance of families and family life. Come and share The Gardens at HCP Saturday, February 11 for our special […]
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 […]
Once a month we meet for seasonal gardening activities in our very own JMG Garden Plot! Our growing season starts early, and there is always lots to do!! When the weather is not quite ideal, we can work indoors to start seeds, learn to propagate plants, plan our home gardens, build trellising, and lots more. […]
Starting with Seeds is a kid-friendly seed starting workshop in 2 parts! The first shows a few different ways to germinate seeds. The second gives a chance to plant the germinated seeds into containers. There will be lots of seedlings to take home and grow for transplanting into your home garden or containers. The plants […]