Join our Volunteer Conservation Team!
Staff BlogsDid you know that HCP oversees the stewardship of 100 acres of trail and conservation lands? Are you interested in ecological restoration and protecting biodiversity in our community? We have […]
We are hiring – Summer Program Support Staff
GardensThe 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 […]
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 […]
We are Hiring a Garden Assistant
GardensThe Gardens at HCP (https://hcp.ca/) is a public garden and place of learning in Saanich. The HCP is a not-for-profit society focused on the provision of horticulture education and the […]
We are Hiring an Event Assistant
GardensThe Gardens at HCP (https://hcp.ca/) is a public garden and place of learning in Saanich. The HCP is a not-for-profit society focused on the provision of horticulture education and the […]
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 […]
