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, […]
Community Education, Wellness, and You
Staff BlogsCommunity Education has long been a staple of offerings at the Gardens at HCP. Our mission is to 'connect people with plants' and while this is always our focus Community […]
Saving Seed
Staff BlogsA Pacific Horticulture College Student Blog Post by: Chris Head This August, our horticulture class visited Salt Spring Island where we toured Salt Springs Seeds and listened and learned from […]
Fruit Culture
Staff BlogsFruit Culture - a blog post in two parts by Pacific Horticulture College Students Part 1: By Ian Silbernagel I won't lie, when I first saw the list of […]
Medicinal Plants
Staff BlogsThis blog post has been written by Pacific Horticulture Student: Rachel Lavrisa The Fireweed Farm & School, located on the Saanich Peninsula, traditional territory of the W̱SÁNEĆ peoples, is dedicated […]