Saturday - February 29 - 10:00am - 1:00pm Instructor: 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 […]
Instructors: Mark Paterson and Gordon Mackay Learn how to create a miniature living garden in a container. The series will cover everything from selecting containers, plants, hardscape elements and maintenance. In Part 1 you will create your own container in Hypertufa containers. Hypertufa is a concrete substitute that looks just like concrete but weighs much […]
Saturdays - March 7 & 14 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm Instructor: Ryan Senechal This workshop is for those serious about cultivating fruit and nuts in an urban space. Ryan Senechal will cover: selection of cultivars, planting, staking & training, soil, nutrients & watering, pruning, plant health & cultural controls, grafting & propagation. The focus will […]
Sunday, March 8 - 12:00pm - 3:00pm We know Spring has truly arrived when it's Hellebore Sunday! Helleborus provide winter color to the garden and best of all the deer won't eat them. The sale starts at noon so come and get in line early as we sell out quickly. Admission to the gardens is free during […]
Saturday - March 14 - 9:30am - 4:30pm Instructor: Joan Carrigan Come weave a beautiful individualized small pouch with plant materials harvested from the Pacific Northwest. I use my pouch to hold my cell phone so make sure you bring yours with you. We will begin with a discussion on how to respectfully harvest materials […]
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!
CANCELLED - We will be setting a new date in Fall Saturdays - March 21 & 28 - 9:00am - 12:00pm Instructor: Ryan Senechal If you are a hands-on gardener hesitant to prune small trees and shrubs for fear of injuring or undesirably altering the appearance, this course with certified arborist Ryan Senechal is designed […]
Come join Kelly Kiss, ANFT Certified Forest Therapy Guide, to discover “Forest Bathing”, what it is, along with its health and wellness benefits. We will start off with a one-hour discussion, followed by a one -hour “light” version of a forest therapy walk. Reconnect with yourself and nature through a mindful walk in the beautiful […]
Workshop Postponed. Please use the link below to add your name to the interest list. We will be in touch when a new date is set. Instructor: 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 […]
Saturdays - March 22 - 9:00am - 11:30am Instructor: Linda Rambaud Learn about combining texture and colour to create a floral mobile. Your mobile can be hung indoors or outdoors. Over time the flowers and foliage will dry and you will be left with a beautiful dried arrangement. Registration closes March 9. HCP Members $90 […]
*This class is full. There is another class on April 11 if you are looking for a future class. Miniature gardens are a magical way to bring plants into people's lives! We will start with small containers and tropical plants to create these indoor gardens to enjoy for years to come. Our gardens will allow […]
Saturday - March 28 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm Instructor: 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 […]
Saturday - March 29 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm Instructor: Tom Lahey Learn all you need to know to set up your own mason bee home. This workshop will cover all the ways we can promote pollination with the Blue Orchard Mason Bee. We will look at all the different types of bee housing, from paper […]
Saturday - April 4 - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Instructor: Mark Paterson Come learn the art of bonsai with Mark Paterson, President of the Vancouver Island Bonsai Society. This is the first of a three part series. In Part one, Mark will teach you how to apply bonsai techniques to a 1 gallon sized […]
This hands-on craft takes time and some patience and is SO much fun! Hypertufa is a concrete substitute that looks just like concrete but weighs much less, making it easier to transport. We will begin by making our mix together and using some recycled containers for our forms. Come dressed for making a mess and […]
Saturday - April 4 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm Instructor: Tom Lahey Learn all you need to know to set up your own mason bee home. This workshop will cover all the ways we can promote pollination with the Blue Orchard Mason Bee. We will look at all the different types of bee housing, from paper […]
Sunday - April 5 - 9:00am - 11:30am Instructor: Linda Rambaud Create your own flower crown and learn about colour combinations, techniques and floral apparel. Registration closes March 30. HCP Members $90 / Non Members $100 Register online or call 250 479 6162 Register online
with Kristen Miskelly Are you a homeowner or land manager interested in creating a native wildflower meadow in place of lawn or field? Join Kristen Miskelly of Saanich Native Plants to learn what you need to know to create a successful meadow, including which native species to use, how to prepare and plant your area, […]
