July 2019
Garden Arts Camp
Junior Master Gardener Camp (JMG) Come grow with us! This dynamic program educates youth about horticulture, health, nutrition, environmental science, leadership and life skills using fun and creative activities. Flexibility is a key component of the JMG program that enables it to be adapted to meet the needs and interests of different individuals and organizations. It is perfectly suited to Afterschool Childcare Programs, 4-H, Home School groups, or any number of interest groups as a program enhancement. If you are…
Find out more »Stories in the Shade
Join us at the gardens for our bi-weekly storytime designed for our youngest gardeners. Each program centres around a theme that explores subjects such as gardens, pollinators, vegetable growing, and other environmental themes through stories, garden activities and related crafts. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. For further information, please contact: [email protected] Dates: July 2, 16, 30, August 13 Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am Cost: $5/child, free admission for an accompanying adult Ages:2+ years (designed for younger…
Find out more »Picnic in the Gardens
The Gardens at HCP is extending our hours every second Wednesday night starting June 5. We encourage families and friends to come and enjoy a lovely picnic on our grounds. Admission is by donation between 5 and 8 pm. Bring your own dinner and find a bench or lawn to enjoy your meal while enjoying the sounds of a local musician. Local arts vendors will be onsite and you can browse through their selection of goods or visit the Master…
Find out more »Paint and Picnic Nights – Fantasy Floral Postcards
All skill levels welcome. Bring along your picnic dinner and enjoy a night of creativity at the Gardens. Call to register - 250 479 6162.
Find out more »August 2019
JMG Summer Camp
Junior Master Gardener Camp (JMG) Come grow with us! This dynamic program educates youth about horticulture, health, nutrition, environmental science, leadership and life skills using fun and creative activities. Flexibility is a key component of the JMG program that enables it to be adapted to meet the needs and interests of different individuals and organizations. It is perfectly suited to Afterschool Childcare Programs, 4-H, Home School groups, or any number of interest groups as a program enhancement. If you are…
Find out more »Arts & Music in the Gardens
2019 dates are Saturday, August 10 & Sunday, August 11 Please check back for more information on the event closer to the time. If you are a vendor interested in the event, please contact us using the general enquiries category on our contact form.
Find out more »Arts & Music in the Gardens
2019 dates are Saturday, August 10 & Sunday, August 11 Please check back for more information on the event closer to the time. If you are a vendor interested in the event, please contact us using the general enquiries category on our contact form.
Find out more »Pesticide Applicator Course
Pesticide Applicator Certificate Course (Landscape General Category): Course: August 12 and 19, 2019 Exam: August 22, 2019 Course: Mondays, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Exam: Thursday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Location: The Gardens at HCP Cost: $400 including textbooks and exam fees Cost without books: $280* (*The required books have recently changed and you must have the correct two books for the course. Please contact us to determine if your books are current.) To sign up: Phone our office…
Find out more »Stories in the Shade
Join us at the gardens for our bi-weekly storytime designed for our youngest gardeners. Each program centres around a theme that explores subjects such as gardens, pollinators, vegetable growing, and other environmental themes through stories, garden activities and related crafts. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. For further information, please contact: [email protected] Dates: July 2, 16, 30, August 13 Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am Cost: $5/child, free admission for an accompanying adult Ages:2+ years (designed for younger…
Find out more »Picnic in the Gardens
The Gardens at HCP is extending our hours every second Wednesday night starting June 5. We encourage families and friends to come and enjoy a lovely picnic on our grounds. Admission is by donation between 5 and 8 pm. Bring your own dinner and find a bench or lawn to enjoy your meal while enjoying the sounds of a local musician. Local arts vendors will be onsite and you can browse through their selection of goods or visit the Master…
Find out more »Plant identification & Culture Workshops
With Diane Pierce One Saturday a month 1pm - 4pm 2019 Dates: January 26, February 16, March 16, April 13, May 25, June 15, July 20, August 17 (field trip – please pre-register), September 14, October 26, November 16, December 7 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 and landscape uses.…
Find out more »By Donation Monday
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!
Find out more »Pesticide Applicator Course
Pesticide Applicator Certificate Course (Landscape General Category): Course: August 12 and 19, 2019 Exam: August 22, 2019 Course: Mondays, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Exam: Thursday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Location: The Gardens at HCP Cost: $400 including textbooks and exam fees Cost without books: $280* (*The required books have recently changed and you must have the correct two books for the course. Please contact us to determine if your books are current.) To sign up: Phone our office…
Find out more »Pesticide Applicator Exam
Pesticide Applicator Certificate Course (Landscape General Category): Course: August 12 and 19, 2019 Exam: August 22, 2019 Course: Mondays, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Exam: Thursday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Location: The Gardens at HCP Course Cost: $400 including textbooks and exam fees Exam Only Cost: $110 To sign up: Phone our office at 250-479-3210, or email [email protected] Full payment is required with registration.
Find out more »Picnic in the Gardens
The Gardens at HCP is extending our hours every second Wednesday night starting June 5. We encourage families and friends to come and enjoy a lovely picnic on our grounds. Admission is by donation between 5 and 8 pm. Bring your own dinner and find a bench or lawn to enjoy your meal while enjoying the sounds of a local musician. Local arts vendors will be onsite and you can browse through their selection of goods or visit the Master…
Find out more »Paint and Picnic Nights – Swan Song
All skill levels welcome. Bring along your picnic dinner and enjoy a night of creativity at the Gardens. Call to register - 250 479 6162.
Find out more »September 2019
JMG Kids Garden Club
*New start time* Once a month we meet for seasonal gardening activities in our very own Junior Master Gardener 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. When the weather cooperates, we spend every minute creating garden beds, amending soil, mulching, planting, weeding, staking, and watering! These…
Find out more »Plant identification & Culture Workshops
With Diane Pierce One Saturday a month 1pm - 4pm 2019 Dates: January 26, February 16, March 16, April 13, May 25, June 15, July 20, August 17 (field trip – please pre-register), September 14, October 26, November 16, December 7 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 and landscape uses.…
Find out more »By Donation Monday
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!
Find out more »Fall Plant Sale
Join us and choose from many unique plants which are propagated from the gardens by our volunteers. All plant prices are reduced by at least 20%. Admissions into the Gardens is free on plant sale day and Master Gardeners will be available to answer your questions. All proceeds raised from the plant sale support the development of our not-for-profit teaching gardens.
Find out more »Willow Chair Workshop
Sunday, September 22 - 9:00am - 5:00pm Instructor: 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 & work with different sizes of willow to create your chair. All tools will be provided. HCP Members…
Find out more »COLLEGE INFORMATION SESSION
Thinking about a career in horticulture? Our next full-time Horticulture Certificate Program starts in January 2020. Learn about the program and the application process, see the gardens and bring all your questions to our information session on September 23, 2019 at 6pm @ The Gardens at HCP. Registration is preferred, but drop-ins are welcome. To register, please email [email protected]
Find out more »Pine Needle Basketry
Saturday, September 28 - 9:30am - 5:00pm Instructor: Joan Carrigan Learn to make a pine needle coiled basket using waxed linen thread as the stitching material. We will explore different ways of starting pine needle baskets and stitches such as plain and V-stitch patterns. Each participant can design their own basket working on ways to shape and create pattern with stitches and colour threads. Joan will have extra long California pine needles for you to use but she will talk…
Find out more »Grow Your Own Cut Flower Garden – Fall
Saturday, September 28 - 11:00am - 2:00pm Instructor: Eiddwen Thomas Eiddwen Thomas, floral designer and owner of Cantref Gardens will teach participants about flowers, grasses, herbs, and foliage for making gorgeous fall arrangements Find out about fall clean up and soil preparation for next year. Learn what bulbs and plants you can plant now for colour in your garden in the spring, such as tulips, narcissus, and other gorgeous spring bulbs. HCP Members $55 /Non Members $60 Call 250 479…
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 »Willow Hoop Rib Basket
Sunday, September 29 - 9:30am - 4:30pm Instructor: Joan Carrigan This is a variation of an oval rib basket which has 2 built-in side handles often called a potato basket. We will be using willow for the hoop and a combination of dyed reed and seagrass for the weaving. This is a lovely storage and display basket perfect for the kitchen or holding craft supplies. Our basketry workshops are popular. Should the class be sold out when you call, please…
Find out more »Cannabis for the Homegrower: Harvesting & Processing
Sunday, September 29 - 1:00pm - 4:00pm Instructor: Jo Wyld Details to come. HCP Members $60/Non Members $65 Call 250 479 6162 to register
Find out more »October 2019
Advanced Pruning
Saturday, October 5 & 12 - 9:00am - 12:00pm Instructor: Ryan Senechal Are you a hands-on gardener hesitant to prune small trees and shrubs in fear of injuring or undesirably altering them? This course with certified arborist Ryan Senechal will give you the skills you need to successfully prune your garden. In 2 sessions, basic pruning techniques and advanced strategies will be reviewed and applied to teach you how to achieve desirable structure, reduced maintenance & long term plant health…
Find out more »JMG Kids Garden Club
*New start time* Once a month we meet for seasonal gardening activities in our very own Junior Master Gardener 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. When the weather cooperates, we spend every minute creating garden beds, amending soil, mulching, planting, weeding, staking, and watering! These…
Find out more »Backyard Beekeeping – The First Year
Sunday, October 6 - 9:00am - 12:00pm Instructor: Gordon Mackay The interest and popularity of this wonderful craft is increasing every year. It is very important to become familiarised with the hive and the honey bee before you get your bees to maximize your chances of success. This workshop will focus on the beginner beekeeper who is planning on setting up a hive in the spring, or for those that have had bees for a year. We will cover the…
Find out more »Advanced Pruning
Saturday, October 5 & 12 - 9:00am - 12:00pm Instructor: Ryan Senechal Are you a hands-on gardener hesitant to prune small trees and shrubs in fear of injuring or undesirably altering them? This course with certified arborist Ryan Senechal will give you the skills you need to successfully prune your garden. In 2 sessions, basic pruning techniques and advanced strategies will be reviewed and applied to teach you how to achieve desirable structure, reduced maintenance & long term plant health…
Find out more »Herbal Tincture Making Workshop
Saturday, October 19 - 10:00am - 1:00pm Instructor: Lily Fawn An herbal tincture is a very effective form of extracting the medicine from plants. It has a much longer shelf life than an infusion, decoction or oil and can be stored in your cupboard for years. Herbalist, Lily Fawn, shares the secrets of herbal tincture making. Participants will gain confidence in basic medicine making skills and learn both folklore tincture making and standardized methods. Participants take home all medicines made…
Find out more »Willow Chair Workshop
Sunday, October 20 - 9:00am - 5:00pm Instructor: 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 & work with different sizes of willow to create your chair. All tools will be provided. HCP Members…
Find out more »Mason Bee Maintenance
Sunday, October 20 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm Instructor: Tom Leahy This informative class with Mason Bee expert, Tom Leahy. Tom will cover all you need to know to keep your mason bee cocoons healthy. Many people start out with great enthusiasm in the Spring, but in the Fall they are not quite sure what to do with the cocoons. If you have cocoons, bring them along and get the job done with Tom’s guidance. If you don’t have your own…
Find out more »By Donation Monday
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!
Find out more »“Abundance” Painting Workshop
Saturday, October 26 & Sunday, October 27 - 9:30am - 4:30pm Instructor: Rose Cowles HCP Members & Non Members $275 Call 250 479 6162 to register
Find out more »Family Harvest Festival
Join us for a fun-filled event with lots of activities for the family. Check back for more information on the event closer to the time.
Find out more »Plant identification & Culture Workshops
With Diane Pierce One Saturday a month 1pm - 4pm 2019 Dates: January 26, February 16, March 16, April 13, May 25, June 15, July 20, August 17 (field trip – please pre-register), September 14, October 26, November 16, December 7 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 and landscape uses.…
Find out more »November 2019
Winter Hours Begin
A reminder that we are switching to our Winter hours beginning November 1st. Winter Hours - 10am - 4pm every day, November to February.
Find out more »JMG Kids Garden Club
*New start time* Once a month we meet for seasonal gardening activities in our very own Junior Master Gardener 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. When the weather cooperates, we spend every minute creating garden beds, amending soil, mulching, planting, weeding, staking, and watering! These…
Find out more »Plant identification & Culture Workshops
With Diane Pierce One Saturday a month 1pm - 4pm 2019 Dates: January 26, February 16, March 16, April 13, May 25, June 15, July 20, August 17 (field trip – please pre-register), September 14, October 26, November 16, December 7 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 and landscape uses.…
Find out more »By Donation Monday
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!
Find out more »Pesticide Applicator Course
Pesticide Applicator Certificate Course (Landscape General Category): Course: November 23 and 24, 2019 Exam: November 25, 2019 Course: Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Exam: Monday 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Location: The Gardens at HCP Cost: $400 including textbooks and exam fees Cost without books: $280* (*The required books have recently changed and you must have the correct two books for the course. Please contact us to determine if your books are current.) To sign up: Phone…
Find out more »Wreath Making Workshops
Saturdays & Sundays - 10:00am - 12:00pm or 1:00pm - 3:oopm November 23, 24, 30 & December 1, 7, 8 Details to come HCP Members $40.00/Non-Members $50 per class
Find out more »Wreath Making Workshops
Saturdays & Sundays - 10:00am - 12:00pm / 1:00pm - 3:00pm November 23, 24, 30 & December 1, 7, 8 Learn how to create beautiful, decorative Christmas wreaths without the hassle of collecting materials and a messy clean up. Expert instructors will guide you through the basics of building a beautiful and unique wreath. No two wreaths turn out the same! The wreaths will contain an assortment of evergreens, berries, cones and bows. These wreaths will last and look great…
Find out more »Pesticide Applicator Course
Pesticide Applicator Certificate Course (Landscape General Category): Course: November 23 and 24, 2019 Exam: November 25, 2019 Course: Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Exam: Monday 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Location: The Gardens at HCP Cost: $400 including textbooks and exam fees Cost without books: $280* (*The required books have recently changed and you must have the correct two books for the course. Please contact us to determine if your books are current.) To sign up: Phone…
Find out more »Wreath Making Workshops
Saturdays & Sundays - 10:00am - 12:00pm or 1:00pm - 3:oopm November 23, 24, 30 & December 1, 7, 8 Details to come HCP Members $40.00/Non-Members $50 per class
Find out more »Wreath Making Workshops
Saturdays & Sundays - 10:00am - 12:00pm / 1:00pm - 3:00pm November 23, 24, 30 & December 1, 7, 8 Learn how to create beautiful, decorative Christmas wreaths without the hassle of collecting materials and a messy clean up. Expert instructors will guide you through the basics of building a beautiful and unique wreath. No two wreaths turn out the same! The wreaths will contain an assortment of evergreens, berries, cones and bows. These wreaths will last and look great…
Find out more »Pesticide Applicator Exam
Pesticide Applicator Certificate Course (Landscape General Category): Course: November 23 and 24, 2019 Exam: November 25, 2019 Course: Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Exam: Monday 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Location: The Gardens at HCP Course Cost: $400 including textbooks and exam fees Exam Only Cost: $110 To sign up: Phone our office at 250-479-3210, or email [email protected] Full payment is required with registration.
Find out more »“Land and Sea” Painting Workshop
Saturday, November 30 & Sunday, December 1 - 10:00am - 4:00pm Instructor: Rose Cowles HCP Members & Non Members $275 Call 250 479 6162 to register
Find out more »December 2019
“Land and Sea” Painting Workshop
Saturday, November 30 & Sunday, December 1 - 10:00am - 4:00pm Instructor: Rose Cowles HCP Members & Non Members $275 Call 250 479 6162 to register
Find out more »JMG Kids Garden Club
*New start time* Once a month we meet for seasonal gardening activities in our very own Junior Master Gardener 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. When the weather cooperates, we spend every minute creating garden beds, amending soil, mulching, planting, weeding, staking, and watering! These…
Find out more »Plant identification & Culture Workshops
With Diane Pierce One Saturday a month 1pm - 4pm 2019 Dates: January 26, February 16, March 16, April 13, May 25, June 15, July 20, August 17 (field trip – please pre-register), September 14, October 26, November 16, December 7 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 and landscape uses.…
Find out more »By Donation Monday
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!
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