Giles' Jottings: May 2021
Staff BlogsPictured: Rhododendron 'Seaview Sunset' (left) and Anenome nemorosa The beginning of May, the real start of summer and so many different plants are coming into bloom. Apple trees (Malus domestica) are […]
Garden of the Month: May 2021
Staff BlogsThe Garden of the Month for May 2021 is the Rhododendron & Hosta Garden! Beginning in 1985, the Rhododendron and Hosta Garden was developed from a forested hillside and began […]
Gap Training Program
College ProgramsPacific Horticulture College (PHC) is pleased to offer Gap Training to assist in transitioning Landscape Horticulturist apprentices into the harmonized ITA curriculum. As a result of phasing in the new […]
2021 LANDSCAPE DESIGN STUDENT PROJECT OPPORTUNITY
College ProgramsEvery year, Pacific Horticulture College students work with members of the public who are willing to offer their properties as landscape design student projects. This is a great learning opportunity […]
Giles' Jottings: April 2021
Staff BlogsDespite some persistently frosty mornings and one or two rain showers, this moment of the year is surely one of the most marvellous and stimulating, especially for gardeners. It feels […]
Giles' Jottings: April 2021
Staff BlogsDespite some persistently frosty mornings and one or two rain showers, this moment of the year is surely one of the most marvellous and stimulating, especially for gardeners. It feels […]
Garden of the Month: April 2021
Staff BlogsSpring has sprung and we are lucky enough to have TWO gardens to feature for April! The Native Plant Garden Spring comes early to the Native Plant Garden. With our […]
Special Topics in Horticulture: Apiculture
College ProgramsSpecial Topics in Horticulture: Apiculture Student blog post by Corinne Barr & Jeremy Stewart This week, the landscape horticulture students at PHC had the opportunity to speak with Gordon MacKay […]
Special Topics in Horticulture: Rhododendrons
College ProgramsRhododendrons Student Blog Post by Amanda Connor and Marie Schamhart Our class had the pleasure of meeting Bill McMillan who has had a clear passion for Rhododendrons most of his […]
Special Topics in Horticulture: Dry Stone Wall
College ProgramsDry Stone Wall Student Blog Post By: Chloe Guimond Dry stone wall is a technique dating back over a thousand years. It is very popular in Scotland and was traditionally […]
Giles' Jottings: March 2021
Staff BlogsComing into March I like to think that spring is now just around the corner. The skies are still grey but when the sunshine breaks through it seems to bring […]
Giles' Jottings: March 2021
Staff BlogsComing into March I like to think that spring is now just around the corner. The skies are still grey but when the sunshine breaks through it seems to bring […]
