Doris Page Winter Garden

Doris Page Winter Garden Forty years ago, the Victoria Horticultural Society sponsored the establishment of the Doris Page Winter…

Head Gardener - Seeds, Seeds, Seeds

What’s the difference between open-pollinated, hybrid and heirloom seeds? This time of year, we all get the urge to start seeds.  …

Family Day 2025

Bring your family & friends, and let's create an unforgettable day together.  Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count. …

The Bookend - February 2025

Backyard Bounty: The Complete Guide to Year-Round Organic Gardening in the Pacific Northwest. by Linda Gilkeson "Grow more food with…

PHC - Pacific Horticulture College 2024

December 2024 Everyone at the Pacific Horticulture College enjoyed a warm and celebratory Graduation ceremony on November 15th,…

Wreath-making Adventures

Linda Petite - the Head Gardener at HCP has been teaching wreath-making workshops since 2014. This is one of the many stories of the…

Another Anniversary for HCP

The Horticulture Centre of the Pacific celebrated another anniversary on November 7 and will be celebrating its 50th in 2029. A…

HCP Library - New Books for Winter Reading and Summer Inspiration! Nov 2024

HCP Library 2 Nov 2024 Here is the list of the recent acquisitions to the HCP Library, they include reading for all ages and all…

Seed Saving

Saving seeds allows us to retain varieties that are well adapted to our area and that are no longer available commercially. Many plants…

HCP Kids Winter Programming

Pro D Day Camps this FALL/WINTER/SPRING 2024/25 These non-instructional day camps feature an outdoor program that includes time in…

Planned Giving Seminar 18 Oct 2024

This Free Event is hosted by the Gardens at HCP for our community. It will cover some of the ways of charitable giving, the benefits…

HCP Kids Fall Programming

  Check out these programs for the fall Garden Nature Academy - Fall Session! The outdoors offer safe and seasonal opportunities…