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Pacific Horticulture College

The Pacific Horticulture College has been training professional gardeners since 1987. The College holds a designation certificate under the Private Training Act (B.C. Private Training Institutions Branch) and recognized by SkilledTradesBC as a designated training provider.

Applications being accepted ...

Applications for Levels 2 & 3 of the Landscape Apprenticeship program opened April 2.

Upcoming Events

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HCP Kids - Garden Nature Academy Spring 2025

May 22 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm$300.00 - Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific

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 […]

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HCP Kids - Garden Club Spring 2025

May 24 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am$180.00 - Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific

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 […]

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Cut Flower Gardening

May 24 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pmHorticulture Centre Of The Pacific

Adult Community Education | Horticulture | 2-Hour Class with Eiddwen Thomas Learn the secrets of growing your own flowers for cutting and arranging with floral designer, Eiddwen Thomas. Eiddwen is […]

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Floral Design Workshop: Botanical Baskets

May 24 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmHorticulture Centre Of The Pacific

ADULT COMMUNITY EDUCATION | WORKSHOP | 3 HOURS Join Katherine Olmstead, Canadian International Master Florist, for a hands-on floral design class where you will create your own spring basket arrangement, […]

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