Special Topics in Horticulture: Organic Landcare
College ProgramsOrganic Landcare Student Blog Post by Kerry Van Kooy and Irina Kim Do you have SOUL? “Working with natural systems to create healthy and resilient urban landscapes” is the mantra […]
Special Topics in Horticulture: Rhododendrons
College ProgramsFor the love of Rhodos! Rhodos! Rhodos! Rhodos! Rhodos! Rhodos! Student Blog Post by Claire Shadrake and Shawn Hildebrand One of the most recognizable plants in many gardens, Rhododendrons are […]
Special Topics in Horticulture: Cannabis Basics for the Home Grower
College ProgramsCannabis Basics for the Home Grower Student Blog Post by Kaitlyn Mann As students studying horticulture at PHC, our assemblage of subjects have been expansive. Why not include how to […]
Landscape Design student project opportunity
College ProgramsPacific Horticulture College students work annually with members of the public who are willing to offer their properties for the landscape design student projects. This is a valuable and enjoyable […]
Special Topics in Horticulture: Apiculture
College ProgramsIntroduction to Apiculture Student Blog Post by Kai Eversfield & Jill Fraser On Monday April 11th our class had the opportunity to learn from Gordon MacKay, an experienced beekeeper and […]
We are Hiring an Event Coordinator!
GardensThe HCP has an opening for an Event Coordinator. Is it YOU we are looking for? The Gardens at HCP is a public garden and place of learning in Saanich. […]
Special Topics in Horticulture: Environmental Stewardship
College ProgramsEnvironmental Stewardship Student Blog Post by Amanda Blackmore and Alina Hanneson This week’s special topic is on Environmental Stewardship, with a focus on ways we can implement ecologically sustainable practices […]
Special Topics in Horticulture: Seaweed
College ProgramsHealing Powers of Seaweed Student Blog Post by Emily Dionne & Bre Hafichuk The Landscape Horticulture Certificate program students were very lucky to have Amanda Swinimer come to our school […]
The Gardens at HCP is Hiring: Front Desk & Volunteer Coordinator Position
Staff BlogsThe Gardens at HCP is a public garden for learning in Saanich, BC. The Horticulture Centre of the Pacific (HCP) is a not-for-profit society focused on the provision of horticulture […]
We are hiring a College Assistant!
College ProgramsWe are hiring a College Assistant. Please keep reading for more information: Position Title: College Assistant Department: Pacific Horticulture College Reports to: College Director, Horticulture Centre of the Pacific (HCP) […]
Houseplants are good for your health
Staff BlogsBy Linda Petite Nothing adds more beauty and color to your home or office than foliage and flowers of houseplants. Houseplants have been around forever and many symbolize an important […]
We are hiring an event coordinator!
Staff BlogsWe are hiring an Event Coordinator. Please keep reading for more information: Position Title: Event Coordinator Start Date: January 17th, 2022 Hours: 30 hours per week (Thursday-Sunday) Rate of Pay: […]
