Discovering Cortes: An Interview with Bill Ophoff
For three decades Bill Ophoff has been Hollyhock’s resident Naturalist, responsible for guiding countless visitors and locals to discover the…
Stories + Recipes
Hollyhock Cooks: Stinging Nettle Pesto
It can seem as if the snow has barely melted from the ground when these determined little buds are ready…
Remembering David Drysdale: A Tribute to Grace, Generosity, and Living in the Present
The first time I met David Drysdale, I was a participant at Hollyhock. I remember walking into the Gateway building…
Our Promise to the Future
Since it’s earliest days over four decades ago, Hollyhock has been committed to nurturing ecology and people; we’ve always recognized…
Hollyhock in Autumn
Hollyhock in Autumn has a rhythm all its own. As summer fades, it makes room for the golden hues of…
Join hands for program access at our Silent Auction
Six years ago I came to Hollyhock for the first time, on an invitation from a friend. I had recently…
What We Planted in 2022, What’s Growing in 2023
The mid-winter garden at Hollyhock is not the showiest season. The greenery and flowers have died back, the apple trees…
Recipe: Watermelon Salad
With peak season between May and September, watermelons are the epitome of refreshing summer vibes. Paired with the concept of…
Recipe: Chilaquiles with fried eggs
While they are restorative, Hollyhock programs can take a lot of energy – whether it is learning new ideas or…
Pandemic Reintegration
How are you? How is your mental, emotional, and spiritual health these days? We’ve been through a wild ride, and…
Connection across 40 years: Technology, E.T. and welcoming our first Chief Product Officer
I can’t quite remember 1982. The memories are just fragments, images from photos and colours. I was seven years old,…
#EveryChildMatters
Content warning: This post mentions Indigenous residential schools, sexual assault, death, and the ongoing violence committed against Indigenous peoples. Over…
Hollyhock is Open!
Wow it has actually happened. We are open for the 2021 season and I couldn’t be more thrilled! This week…
Garden Tip: Irrigation
Hollyhock Gardener Dana Trueman takes you on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Hollyhock irrigation system, and teaches you the best…
Recipe: Dandelion Flower Quick Bread
Despite many folks’ best efforts to eradicate dandelion “weeds” from their lawns, they keep showing up year after year. This…
Spring Hollyhock Garden Tour
Join Holly MacKay, Hollyhock Garden Manager for a Spring tour of the Hollyhock Garden. We are excited to show you…
Recipe: Arame, Kale and Avocado Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette
This is the kind of salad that goes straight to your blood bank. It’s so iron and mineral rich that…
Garden Tip: Kale Tops
Kale is a nutrition superstar and we lovingly grow many types of it in our Hollyhock Garden. Did you know…
Recipe: Kale Smoothie
Here is a good way to use kale as a quick breakfast on the fly. [mk_padding_divider size=”20″] Ingredients A big…
Mindset Tips for Cold Dips
Cold water dips and ice baths continue to grow in popularity for good reason. Science shows that cold exposure may…
Statement on Anti-Asian Racism
Since the beginning of the COVID 19 pandemic, anti-Asian racism has been on the rise across North America. We saw…
Recipe: Earl Grey Banana Bread with Hemp Hearts
Banana bread is a classic – and we love adding new twists to classics. This bread comes out moist, dense,…
The Sanctuary: Benefit and Guided Meditation
On Sunday, March 7 we held a benefit to raise the much needed funds to replace the roof on the Hollyhock…
The Sanctuary: Letter from Ann Mortifee
Over 30 years ago, when Hollyhock opened its doors, I gave my very first workshop there and fell in love…
Recipe: Hollyhock Granola
For as long as we can remember, a generous bowl heaped with granola has graced every breakfast buffet table at…
The Orchard Sanctuary
As I enter the Sanctuary, my voice drops to a whisper. While I am not a very religious person, I…
Recipe: Chocolate Babka
A babka is a sweet braided bread or cake which originated in the Jewish communities of Poland and Ukraine. In this…
Recipe: Winter Squash Stew with Indian Spices and Fresh Spinach
We don’t know how, but the winter squash manages to store all of August’s light under its skin. You know…
Learning to Love Rainstorms: Lessons from 2020
I’ve been learning to love walking in rainstorms. Recently, the lake near my house flooded over all the nearby paths as the winter rain poured abundantly down day after day. The ducks have been very happy.
Recipe: Fruit Turnovers with Ginger and Cardamom
These dainty turnovers are made of rich and flaky pastry wrapped around soft, baked fruit and ginger. They are a…