News from the Gardens

2019 Snow Damage

Now that Spring has arrived, it is hard to imagine that it was only a month ago when Vancouver Island was covered by a blanket of snow! We asked a […]

An Introduction to Bonsai

by: Lana Ellis and Joshua Hill A passionate bonsai enthusiast and owner of Urban Oasis Bonsai, Mark Patterson spoke to the horticultural students at HCP about the art of Bonsai. […]

We are Hiring: Sustainable Food Production Instructor

Position Title:            Sustainable Food Production Instructor – Part-time, Casual Department:               Pacific Horticulture College Reports To:                 College Director Start Date:                  March 2019 (dependent on course scheduling) Hours:                         Varies; classes are 3 […]

Thrifty Foods Smile Cards

Thank you for participating in the Smile Card program! Here’s how it works: By shopping at Thrifty Foods, you can support the current campaign. Phone the HCP office at 250.479.6162 […]

Student Blogs – Hardscaping

The students from Pacific Horticulture College continue to share their knowledge through our blog. This week’s blog is in two parts, enjoy! Part One by: Ryan Barton The Importance of […]

Job Posting: Hardscaping Instructor

Position Title:              Hardscaping Instructor – Part-time, Casual Department:               Pacific Horticulture College Reports To:                 College Director Start Date:                  On or after November 19, 2018 (dependent on course scheduling) Hours:                         Varies; classes […]