The first credible record of brewing tea dates back to the 3rd Century AD. Fast forward to 2025 and the cold brewing of teas made with garden botanicals in our HCP Kids' Garden. We have been brewing our harvested flowers and herbs safely, using cold brew methods for years and our participants love to sample […]
Adult Community Education | 3-hour class This is a monthly class in which participants will be introduced to 20 new plants in each session. If you are a new gardener, new to Victoria or just want to brush up on your plant knowledge, this is a great place to get started. This is a monthly […]
The Garden Nature Academy is a half day program on Thursday's. The outdoors offers safe and seasonal opportunities for your preschooler to explore through play, games, songs, and activities! These outdoor sessions will include time in our vegetable garden, as well as numerous pathways, and native plant forest areas to explore. The small group sizes and our […]
ADULT COMMUNITY EDUCATION | WORKSHOP | 3 HOURS (evening) Explore the vibrant world of plant-based colours and transform textiles into one-of-a-kind creations. Perfect for beginners and seasoned makers alike, this workshop will guide you through the art of eco printing while fostering a deeper connection to the world around you. What You'll Learn: ● The […]
ADULT COMMUNITY EDUCATION | WORKSHOP |FULL-DAY Explore weaving baskets with soft materials such as rush, sedge and daylily leaves with expert instructor Joan Carrigan. These materials are lovely to weave with and offer the opportunity to explore a variety of twining patterns. We will focus on control of shaping this basket without the use of […]
ADULT COMMUNITY EDUCATION | WORKSHOP | 3 HOURS As our temperatures become more extreme in the summers and wetter in the winters, build a resilient garden that will continue to produce and shine throughout the changes that we are experiencing on our landscape. Through garden planning and techniques, we will look at water saving techniques, […]
Do you know a child or youth who loves the outdoors and thrives in the garden? Our HCP Kids' Garden provides many opportunities for land-based engagement activities, including seed starting and propagation, planting, garden maintenance, pollinator habitats, and so much more. Each weekly class will have us in this amazing teaching garden where we grow […]
ADULT COMMUNITY EDUCATION | WORKSHOP |FULL-DAY This class is full. To join the waiting list please contact communityed@hcp.ca and include a phone number where you can be reached. Instructor Joan Carrigan will guide you through the process of creating a “Cat’s Head” basket, with its distinctive elegant shape. It starts with a square base and […]
The Garden Nature Academy is a half day program on Thursday's. The outdoors offers safe and seasonal opportunities for your preschooler to explore through play, games, songs, and activities! These outdoor sessions will include time in our vegetable garden, as well as numerous pathways, and native plant forest areas to explore. The small group sizes and our […]
Do you know a child or youth who loves the outdoors and thrives in the garden? Our HCP Kids' Garden provides many opportunities for land-based engagement activities, including seed starting and propagation, planting, garden maintenance, pollinator habitats, and so much more. Each weekly class will have us in this amazing teaching garden where we grow […]
