2023 Landscape Design Student Project 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 […]
Each month we invite one of our HCP volunteers to introduce us to a favourite plant. This month Amy Sanderson, a volunteer in the Doris Page Winter Garden at the […]
Each 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: Mycology Student Blog Post by Victoria Bedard and Bethany Holzer You may start to notice mushrooms rising from the ground in the fall. Fall is undoubtedly […]
Fall maintenance for mason bee houses includes cleaning the nesting box and storing the cocoons for the winter. Mason beekeepers usually keep nesting boxes with the goal of helping our […]
Did 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
BY 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, […]
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 […]
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We at HCP gratefully acknowledge that we occupy unceded territory of the W̱SÁNEĆ and Lək̓ʷəŋən peoples. We recognize these lands and ecosystems are not our own. We recognize our role in the continuing process of dispossession, colonialism, and reconciliation. We recognize the need to do better. We humbly welcome all to join in this learning journey.
