Cannabis 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 […]
Pacific 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 […]
Introduction 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 […]
Environmental 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 […]
Healing 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 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. Please keep reading for more information: Position Title: College Assistant Department: Pacific Horticulture College Reports to: College Director, Horticulture Centre of the Pacific (HCP) […]
By 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. 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: […]
The gift shop has begun to grow, and the holiday season is where it has been most lovely. The staff and volunteers at the HCP spend a lot of time […]
The Garden of the Month for October 2021 is the Memorial Wreath Garden This garden was planted in 2019 on the site of the previous Ornamental Grass Garden. This location […]
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We at HCP gratefully acknowledge that the Gardens are located on the ancestral territories of the lək’ʷəŋən peoples, represented by the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples, represented by the W̱JOȽEȽP (Tsartlip), BOḰEĆEN (Pauquachin), SȾÁUTW̱ (Tsawout), W̱SIḴEM (Tseycum) and MÁLEXEȽ (Malahat) Nations. With gratitude, we work and learn where people come together in appreciation of plants and stewardship of the Gardens.
