The Ending of an Era & the Turning of a Page
Staff BlogsAfter 22 years as the HCP Librarian, our wonderful Isabelle Jones is stepping down and beginning a new chapter. Apparently, the coronavirus has opened a can of worms with “To […]
Youth Program Coordinators Assistant
Staff BlogsYouth Program Coordinators Assistant The Gardens at HCP is a public garden and place of learning in Saanich. The HCP (Horticulture Centre of the Pacific) is a not-for-profit society focused […]
The Year of Elopements
Staff BlogsTo say that the 2020 wedding season is looking different than expected would be an understatement. Aside from the obvious lifestyle changes we're all experiencing right now, the most dramatic for […]
Linda Gilkeson Interview
Staff BlogsThis blog was originally posted in 2018. We have updated at the end with slides usually only available to people attending our 'Year Round Harvest' course. The Gardens at HCP's […]
Gardening with Children
Staff BlogsRecently the BBC published an article saying that Gardening is an activity that can help you live until you are 100 or more! And there is nothing a toddler loves […]
Youth Programs
UncategorizedWorkshops HYPERTUFA FOR KIDS This hands-on craft takes time and some patience and is SO much fun! We will begin by making our mix together and using some recycled containers […]
Introduction to Cannabis Growing
Staff BlogsThank you to our Pacific Horticulture College students for providing this two part blog sharing what they have learned. To take your own 'Cannabis Basics for the Home Grower' workshop […]
The Experience and Future of Pacific Horticulture College
Staff BlogsThank you to Laura and Jessica from the staff of Pacific Horticulture College for answering these questions and giving us great insight into what makes PHC so special! Question 1: […]
Job Posting - Seasonal Assistant Gardener
Staff BlogsResponsibilities: Assist the Head Gardener with general garden duties including but not limited to: pruning, weeding, watering, fertilizing, transplanting, compost maintenance, lawn care Work independently with minimal supervision but also […]
Job Posting - Integrated Pest Management Instructor
Staff BlogsPosition Title: Integrated Pest Management Instructor – Part-time, Contract Department: Pacific Horticulture College Reports To: College Director Start Date: March 2020 (negotiable) Hours: Varies; each course is two days in […]
Holiday Decor From Your Garden
Staff BlogsBy: Linda Petite, Head Gardener Nature's finest decorations are just outside your door. Take a stroll around your garden and be inspired by the possibilities of fragrant conifers, coloured stems, […]