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Pacific Horticulture College

The Pacific Horticulture College has been training professional gardeners since 1987. The College holds a designation certificate under the Private Training Act (B.C. Private Training Institutions Branch) and recognized by SkilledTradesBC as a designated training provider.

Visit the College as well if you wish to

  • Post a Job in the landscape trades
  • Look for a Job in the landscape trades
  • Hire a Graduate Entrepreneur
  • Learn about the Annual Design Project

Coming Soon ...

Applications for Levels 2 & 3 of the Landscape Apprenticeship program will open April 2.

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Upcoming Events

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Home Learners - Garden Creatures

April 2 @ 9:45 am - 11:15 am$90.00 - Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific

Worms, snails, birds and beetles! Join us in the garden to discover all the amazing creatures that call this place home. Together, we will learn about who they are, what […]

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HCP Kids - Garden Nature Academy Spring 2025

April 3 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm$300.00 - Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific

The Garden Nature Academy is a half day program on Thursday's. The outdoors offers safe and seasonal opportunities for your preschooler to explore through play, games, songs, and activities! These outdoor […]

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Designing Gardens for Pollinators with Emony Nicholls

April 5 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 amHorticulture Centre Of The Pacific

ADULT COMMUNITY EDUCATION | WORKSHOP | 2 HOURS During this workshop discover what all the buzz is about our pollinators -- learn about native pollinators, their importance to ecosystems and […]

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HCP Kids - Garden Club Spring 2025

April 5 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am$180.00 - Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific

Do you know a child or youth who loves the outdoors and thrives in the garden? Our HCP Kids' Garden provides many opportunities for land-based engagement activities, including seed starting […]

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News from the Garden

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The Bookend - March 2025

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