News from the Gardens

Each year, Pacific Horticulture College students work with members of the public who are willing to offer their properties as landscape design student projects. This is a great learning opportunity […]

We have two Summer positions available at the HCP. Job descriptions and how to apply below: Position 1: Gardens Assistant The Gardens at HCP (https://hcp.ca/) is a public garden and […]

We are looking for another positive and dynamic person to join our team. Job description and how to apply below: Job Description - Assistant Gardener Department:    Horticulture Company:       Horticulture Centre […]

An article recognizing the rise of the Gardens of HCP and the role of volunteers by: Fareeha Siddique As new PHC students and guests, we come and go through The […]

by Carmen Berlin Part 2 of our 2019 Pacific Horticulture Student Blogs on Ethnobotany As a high energy child growing up in the 70's and 80's, and in an era […]

Of this Land by Fareeha Siddique Reflections on Introduction to Ethnobotany by guest lecturer Hannah Roessler Part 1 of our 2019 Pacific Horticulture Student Blogs on Ethnobotany Many people, especially […]

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 […]

Another great two-part blog post from our Pacific Horticulture Students! Benefits of Beekeeping by Lisa Giles Beekeeping is becoming more and more common these days. For many of us the […]

This two part blog has been provided by the students at the Gardens at HCP, we hope you enjoy it! Part 1 by: Cassidy Ash On February 28, 2019 we […]

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. […]

The staff at the Gardens at HCP would like to extend our warmest holiday wishes to you and your loved ones. It has been a wonderful year at the Gardens […]

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 […]