Saturday, September 26th from 9 – 10 am (HCP Members and Volunteer only) Saturday, September 26th from 10 – 4 pm (Everyone Welcome) Fall is the perfect time for planting, the soil is still warm, and the fall rains are on the way! All plants are reduced by 25% and the ever-popular bargain bin will have plants at […]
Great selection of perennial plants, seeds, shrubs, trees, and gardening accessories.
Learn a breadth of advanced composting methods including hot composting, compost tea, and in-situ composting. This workshop aims to broaden the scope of participants’ knowledge of composting methods and will cover methods of composting that require more work and attention. Topics covered will include hot composting to produce big quantities of nutrient rich, living compost […]
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 class where participants will be introduced to 20 new plants which fit with our local climate. Plants are selected for our local growing conditions […]
Capital region residents are invited to attend an introductory workshop about gardening with drought-resistant native plants! You will learn about:
Capital region residents are invited to attend an introductory workshop about gardening with drought-resistant native plants! You will learn about:
Learn how to build rich soil where there was none before using a simple and effective technique called sheet mulching.In situ composting, or soil building in the form of Sheet Mulching is a fast process of building fertile soil where there isn’t any, converting lawn landscapes into active growing gardens, or simply adding more nutrients […]
Learn the main steps used to cultivate mushrooms at home using low tech methods. Workshop Description: In this workshop students will learn the main steps used in cultivating mushrooms at home using low tech methods. The lecture will include basic fungal biology, information on tools needed to grow mushrooms, making liquid culture, grain spawn and […]
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 class where participants will be introduced to 20 new plants which fit with our local climate. Plants are selected for our local growing conditions […]
Learn to make your own backyard compost- a living soil amendment rich in nutrients and micro-organisms!
From backyard growing to community and boulevard gardening, ensuring your soil is healthy is the first step to any urban agriculture project Soils can build up heavy metals and other pollutants over time from a range of sources — including industry, transportation, construction materials, and unsustainable land use practices. The first step to any urban […]
Composting options for those that live in apartments, condos, or units without a yard! We’ll cover options that are available for composting without a yard. Surprisingly, there are many, and we’ll discover the benefits and drawbacks to each so you can determine the system that is right for your life & home. We’ll learn about: […]