The Benefits of Using Wool Pellets in your Garden

by Linda Petite  I have read many articles in the past outlining the benefits of waste wool in the garden. One of the many advantages…
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3 Wild Plants you can Eat in Victoria During Spring

By Racheal Schnarr Nature’s awakening brings a bounty of edible wild plants to Victoria. Here are some of my favorites edible…
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Special Topics in Horticulture: Introduction to Cannabis Growing

Cannabis Basics for Home Growers Student Blog Post by Jennifer Pedersen and Keely Roberts Since the legalization of recreational…
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My Plant of the Month – Edgeworthia chrysantha

Each month we invite one of our HCP volunteers to introduce us to a favourite plant. For March, we have Dale Piper, a volunteer in…
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How to Save Money in your Garden

By Cheri Le Brun The cost of living is a hot topic right now with high prices causing shoppers to think twice before purchasing…
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Special Topics in Horticulture: Introduction to Beekeeping

An Introduction to Beekeeping Student Blog post by Kathryn Alvarez and Braedan Drouillard Recently, the Pacific Horticulture College’s…
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Damaged Tree Mystery at the Gardens

by Linda Petite Last week one of our instructors emailed me to ask if I noticed the unusual parallel cuts on the bark of the Arbutus…
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2023 Landscape Design Student Project – Accepting Applications

2023 Landscape Design Student Project Pacific Horticulture College students work annually with members of the public who are willing…
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My Plant of the Month – Galanthus elwesii ‘Doris Page’

Each month we invite one of our HCP volunteers to introduce us to a favourite plant. This month Amy Sanderson, a volunteer in the Doris…
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My Plant of the Month – Licorice Fern by Kathryn Alvarez

Each month we invite one of our HCP volunteers to introduce us to a favourite plant. This month Kathryn Alvarez, a volunteer in the…
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Special Topics in Horticulture: Mycology

Special Topics in Horticulture: Mycology Student Blog Post by Victoria Bedard and Bethany Holzer You may start to notice mushrooms…
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Fall Garden Tasks – Harvesting Mason Bee Cocoon

Fall maintenance for mason bee houses includes cleaning the nesting box and storing the cocoons for the winter. Mason beekeepers usually…
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We at HCP gratefully acknowledge that we occupy unceded territory of the W̱SÁNEĆ and Lək̓ʷəŋən peoples. We recognize these lands and ecosystems are not our own. We recognize our role in the continuing process of dispossession, colonialism, and reconciliation. We recognize the need to do better. We humbly welcome all to join in this learning journey.

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