June 2020
Gardens Open to the Public
Starting June 18th the Gardens and Plant Sale will be open to the Public. Thursdays - Sundays - 10am - 4pm HCP Visitor Policies Messaging to Visitors If you have underlying medical conditions, it is recommended that you not visit our facility Anyone displaying symptoms of COVID-19, which primarily displays as a persistent cough, will not be permitted on the premises. If you are sick, please stay home. If you have travelled outside Canada, you are not permitted…
Find out more »July 2020
Picnic in the Gardens
Wednesdays - 5pm - 8pm June 3, June 17, July 1, July 15, July 29, August 12, August 26 Enjoy a stroll in the Gardens on a summer evening. The Gardens are open late so bring along your picnic dinner and relax among the blooms while enjoying the sounds of live local music. Master Gardeners will be on site to answer your gardening questions. For those wanting to get creative, we will have Paint and Picnic workshops with local artist…
Find out more »Forest Therapy Walks
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 Gardens at HCP. Kelly will offer you a unique “forest bathing” experience, an “immersion” into the space of trees, plants and the beings of the…
Find out more »Picnic in the Gardens
Wednesdays - 5pm - 8pm June 3, June 17, July 1, July 15, July 29, August 12, August 26 Enjoy a stroll in the Gardens on a summer evening. The Gardens are open late so bring along your picnic dinner and relax among the blooms while enjoying the sounds of live local music. Master Gardeners will be on site to answer your gardening questions. For those wanting to get creative, we will have Paint and Picnic workshops with local artist…
Find out more »Plant Identification & Culture Workshops
One Saturday a month 1pm - 4pm January 25, February 15, March 21, April 18, May 23 (field trip - please pre-register), June 20, July 18, August 15 (field trip - please pre-register), September 19, October 17, November 21, December 5 Instructor: Diane Pierce Learn all about plants with Diane Pierce, expert gardener, designer and writer. Diane will introduce you to 25 new plants in each session. You will learn Latin & common names, plant descriptions, cultural requirements, general maintenance…
Find out more »Picnic in the Gardens
Wednesdays - 5pm - 8pm June 3, June 17, July 1, July 15, July 29, August 12, August 26 Enjoy a stroll in the Gardens on a summer evening. The Gardens are open late so bring along your picnic dinner and relax among the blooms while enjoying the sounds of live local music. Master Gardeners will be on site to answer your gardening questions. For those wanting to get creative, we will have Paint and Picnic workshops with local artist…
Find out more »August 2020
Forest Therapy Walks
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 Gardens at HCP. Kelly will offer you a unique “forest bathing” experience, an “immersion” into the space of trees, plants and the beings of the…
Find out more »Picnic in the Gardens
Wednesdays - 5pm - 8pm June 3, June 17, July 1, July 15, July 29, August 12, August 26 Enjoy a stroll in the Gardens on a summer evening. The Gardens are open late so bring along your picnic dinner and relax among the blooms while enjoying the sounds of live local music. Master Gardeners will be on site to answer your gardening questions. For those wanting to get creative, we will have Paint and Picnic workshops with local artist…
Find out more »Arts & Music in the Gardens
Saturday, August 15 & Sunday, August 16 10am - 4pm More information coming soon!
Find out more »Plant Identification & Culture Workshops
One Saturday a month 1pm - 4pm January 25, February 15, March 21, April 18, May 23 (field trip - please pre-register), June 20, July 18, August 15 (field trip - please pre-register), September 19, October 17, November 21, December 5 Instructor: Diane Pierce Learn all about plants with Diane Pierce, expert gardener, designer and writer. Diane will introduce you to 25 new plants in each session. You will learn Latin & common names, plant descriptions, cultural requirements, general maintenance…
Find out more »Arts & Music in the Gardens
Saturday, August 15 & Sunday, August 16 10am - 4pm More information coming soon!
Find out more »Picnic in the Gardens
Wednesdays - 5pm - 8pm June 3, June 17, July 1, July 15, July 29, August 12, August 26 Enjoy a stroll in the Gardens on a summer evening. The Gardens are open late so bring along your picnic dinner and relax among the blooms while enjoying the sounds of live local music. Master Gardeners will be on site to answer your gardening questions. For those wanting to get creative, we will have Paint and Picnic workshops with local artist…
Find out more »September 2020
Kids Garden Club 2020
This MONTHLY program takes participants through the growing season from seed starting through the various plant uses for food, self-care, art, and seasonal décor. There is always something to taste, observe, build and weed while gardening and we do it all together!! This program is a great way to provide extra outdoors time for those who love gardening and there are always seeds, plants and other created items to share for use in your home or gardens. DATES: Saturdays -…
Find out more »The Art of Bonsai Workshop – Root Cutting Workshop
with Mark Paterson Come learn the art of bonsai with Mark Paterson, President of the Vancouver Island Bonsai Society. This is the second of a three part series and can be taken on its own. Come pot up the bonsai you made in spring or learn about root cutting with your own plant. Learn how to control roots by trimming and using different types of soil. Workshop includes an Asian style shallow pot.Part Two, May 23 will cover Root Cutting.…
Find out more »The Art of Bonsai – Winter Care Workshop
with Mark Paterson Come and learn the art of bonsai with Mark Paterson, President of the Vancouver Island Bonsai Society. This is the third section of a three part series that may be taken independently. With Mark`s expert instruction, you will learn to maintain and care for your bonsai throughout the winter season. Bonsai, like most plants, can use a little extra love and care late in the year. You will learn to trim and refine your bonsai while learning about specific…
Find out more »Plant Identification & Culture Workshops
One Saturday a month 1pm - 4pm January 25, February 15, March 21, April 18, May 23 (field trip - please pre-register), June 20, July 18, August 15 (field trip - please pre-register), September 19, October 17, November 21, December 5 Instructor: Diane Pierce Learn all about plants with Diane Pierce, expert gardener, designer and writer. Diane will introduce you to 25 new plants in each session. You will learn Latin & common names, plant descriptions, cultural requirements, general maintenance…
Find out more »Fall Plant Sale
Saturday, September 26 - 9am - 4pm More information coming soon!
Find out more »Fall Plant Sale
Saturday, September 26 - 9:00am - 4:00pm Fall is the perfect time for planting. Gates will open at 9,come early for best selection. All plants are reduced by 25%. A good selection on hand from plants we propagated in the summer. As always free admission to the gardens and Victoria Master Gardeners on site to answer all your questions.
Find out more »October 2020
Kids Garden Club 2020
This MONTHLY program takes participants through the growing season from seed starting through the various plant uses for food, self-care, art, and seasonal décor. There is always something to taste, observe, build and weed while gardening and we do it all together!! This program is a great way to provide extra outdoors time for those who love gardening and there are always seeds, plants and other created items to share for use in your home or gardens. DATES: Saturdays -…
Find out more »Plant Identification & Culture Workshops
One Saturday a month 1pm - 4pm January 25, February 15, March 21, April 18, May 23 (field trip - please pre-register), June 20, July 18, August 15 (field trip - please pre-register), September 19, October 17, November 21, December 5 Instructor: Diane Pierce Learn all about plants with Diane Pierce, expert gardener, designer and writer. Diane will introduce you to 25 new plants in each session. You will learn Latin & common names, plant descriptions, cultural requirements, general maintenance…
Find out more »Family Harvest Festival
Saturday October 24 - 10am - 2pm More information coming soon!
Find out more »November 2020
Plant Identification & Culture Workshops
One Saturday a month 1pm - 4pm January 25, February 15, March 21, April 18, May 23 (field trip - please pre-register), June 20, July 18, August 15 (field trip - please pre-register), September 19, October 17, November 21, December 5 Instructor: Diane Pierce Learn all about plants with Diane Pierce, expert gardener, designer and writer. Diane will introduce you to 25 new plants in each session. You will learn Latin & common names, plant descriptions, cultural requirements, general maintenance…
Find out more »December 2020
Plant Identification & Culture Workshops
One Saturday a month 1pm - 4pm January 25, February 15, March 21, April 18, May 23 (field trip - please pre-register), June 20, July 18, August 15 (field trip - please pre-register), September 19, October 17, November 21, December 5 Instructor: Diane Pierce Learn all about plants with Diane Pierce, expert gardener, designer and writer. Diane will introduce you to 25 new plants in each session. You will learn Latin & common names, plant descriptions, cultural requirements, general maintenance…
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