Giles’ Jottings: April 2021
Despite 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 almost like standing on the lip of a volcano about to erupt. You can feel the...
Garden of the Month: April 2021
Spring 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 Mediterranean climate of wet winters and dry summers, most of our native flowers bloom in spring and are...
Special Topics in Horticulture: Apiculture
Special 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 about his many years working in apiculture on Vancouver Island....
Special Topics in Horticulture: Rhododendrons
Rhododendrons 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 life. When asked what he loved most about Rhododendrons he replied “I love them because...
Special Topics in Horticulture: Dry Stone Wall
Dry 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 used to separate farmer's fields. This method is very popular because it is durable and does not...
Giles’ Jottings: March 2021
Coming 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 a bit of real warmth with it. Unfortunately the heavy snowfall a couple of weeks ago has injected an enormous...
Garden of the Month: March 2021
The Garden of the Month for March 2021 is the Doris Page Winter Garden! By March, the Doris Page Winter Garden has come through the coldest part of the year and there are many plants springing to life to delight and surprise. The enchantment starts at ground level...
Seed Starting Tips
Starting your own seeds indoors is a good way to get ahead of the growing season. You can order from seed companies locally or worldwide. We will all miss attending our local Seedy Saturday conferences in person this year -- they always inspire us to try growing...
Pacific Horticulture College is Hiring: Permaculture Instructor
Position Title: Introduction to Permaculture Instructor – Part-time, Contract Department: Pacific Horticulture College Reports To: College Director Start Date: July 2021 Hours: ...
