The Benefits of Using Wool Pellets in your Garden
Staff Blogsby Linda Petite I have read many articles in the past outlining the benefits of waste wool in the garden. One of the many advantages of wool is that it […]
My Plant of the Month - Licorice Fern by Kathryn Alvarez
Community EducationEach month we invite one of our HCP volunteers to introduce us to a favourite plant. This month Kathryn Alvarez, a volunteer in the Native Plant Garden at the HCP […]
Special Topics in Horticulture: Water Stewardship
College ProgramsWater Stewardship Student Blog Post by David Ryves and Alexandra Van Draanen Water, where to start and what to consider? As landscape horticulturists the work we do directly impacts […]
Special Topics in Horticulture: Medicinal Plants
College ProgramsMedicinal Plants with Stephanie Jacobs Student Blog Post by Terra Nicholas and Eleni Robson On June 15, we were fortunate enough to have Stephanie Jacobs visit our class and share […]
Wellness in Nature
Community EducationBY MARNIE DANGERFIELD “We don't experience natural environments enough to realize how restored they can make us feel, nor are we aware that studies also show they make us healthier, […]
Special Topics in Horticulture: Cut Flower Gardening & Arranging
College ProgramsCut Flower Gardening & Arranging Student Blog Post by Christopher Bruce and Robin Sundberg On June 13, 2022, we had the pleasure of being taught about cut flower arranging by […]
Special Topics in Horticulture: Fruit Tree Culture
College ProgramsSpecial Topics in Horticulture: Fruit Tree Culture Student Blog Post by Bethany Couture and Travis Kintzinger The class of 2022 had the great opportunity to learn about grafting from Gordon […]
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
Staff BlogsIntroduction 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 […]