The Year of Elopements
To 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 me has been having a weekend off! Weddings and special events are a...
Linda Gilkeson Interview
This 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 staff is proud to work toward our mandate of connecting people to plants. We have our...
Gardening with Children
Recently 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 more than a little watering can to sprinkle onto the plants like Mom and Dad. Gardening is a wonderful...
Introduction to Cannabis Growing
Thank 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 with Jo Wyld visit our event calendar to fin the next available class. Part 1:...
The Experience and Future of Pacific Horticulture College
Thank 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: What makes the Pacific Horticulture College experience unique to the students who...
Job Posting – Seasonal Assistant Gardener
Responsibilities: 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 able to work as part of a...
Job Posting – Integrated Pest Management Instructor
Position Title: Integrated Pest Management Instructor – Part-time, Contract Department: Pacific Horticulture College Reports To: College Director Start Date: March 2020 (negotiable) Hours: ...
Holiday Decor From Your Garden
By: 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, berries, seed heads, cones, moss, and even flowers. Add some of your...
Community Education, Wellness, and You
Community 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 Education allows people to connect with not only the plants themselves but also the art that can...
