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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.

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IPM & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Upcoming Events

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Plant Identification & Culture Workshop

March 30 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmHorticulture Centre Of The Pacific

with Jane Tice 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 […]

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HCP Kids - Exploring Nature Through Crafts

April 5 @ 9:00 am - 10:15 am$68.00 - Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific

Our gardens and natural surroundings offer many opportunities for foraging and creativity. Together we will use our time to explore seasonal interests in the garden, gather a variety of materials, […]

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YP - Stories in the Garden

April 5 @ 10:45 am - 11:45 am$35.00 - Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific

Imagine a gentle nature walk with your child to calm and inspire you both! This rain or shine outdoor program on our endless pathways provides us with many social and […]

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Introduction to Permaculture

April 6 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pmHorticulture Centre Of The Pacific

with Bethany Couture Be introduced to the amazing world of permaculture, a holistic approach to land and life management. This introductory class will share the core principles of permaculture and […]

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News from the Garden

We are Hiring - Spring Break Camp Staff

School & Youth Programs Spring Break Camp Staff  The Gardens at HCP is a public garden for learning in Saanich, BC. The Horticulture…

A Gardener's Guide to Embracing Permaculture

By Bethany Couture Permaculture can be challenging to define, but at its core, it is based on creating sustainable systems that mimic…

We are Hiring - Operations Manager

The Gardens at HCP (https://hcp.ca/) is a public garden and place of learning in Saanich. The HCP is a non-profit society and charitable…

Meadow Making at HCP Gardens Part 2 - Fall 2023 Edition

We are pleased to report that, with the help of Pacific Horticulture College students, we were able to plant the native plant meadow…