News from the Gardens

Water 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 […]

Medicinal 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 […]

Cut 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 Student Blog Post by Bethany Couture and Travis Kintzinger The class of 2022 had the great opportunity to learn about grafting from Gordon […]

Organic 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 […]

For 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 […]

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 […]