HCP - The Horticulture Centre of the Pacific is a not-for-profit Society, incorporated in 1979. HCP includes the Gardens and the Pacific Horticulture College (PHC).
Our mission is to bring people together to learn, enjoy, and participate in the rewards of horticulture and environmental stewardship by connecting people with plants, nature, and sustainable gardening practices, and by demonstrating responsible stewardship through garden management practices, habitat restoration activities. and educational programs.
You can support this mission by becoming a member.
Membership fees support educational programming, volunteer efforts and provides supplies and plants for garden maintenance and improvements.
HCP Memberships offer a wealth of benefits including:
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- Book borrowing privileges at the HCP Library.
- A 10% discount on our plants and gift shop items.
- Discounts at select plant centres and attractions throughout Victoria.
- Discounts on workshops and programs.
- Free admission to participating gardens in the American Horticultural Society.
- A complimentary admission pass for each named member (one time use)
- A discounted admission fee for guests accompanying you on your visits.
- Our monthly E-Newsletter (optional).
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and of course, free admission to the Gardens, with a few exceptions; such as inclement weather or Special Events year round.
Membership Fees
*Note: Admission for children under 16 is free
- Individual Adult Membership: $55 for 1 year
- Adult Plus 1+ Membership: $80 for 1 year
- Senior Membership (60 plus): $50 for 1 year
- Senior Plus 1+ Membership (1 person is over 60): $70 for 1 year
- Family Membership: $75 for 1 year
- Student Membership (16 plus with Student ID): $50 for 1 year
The second member of a Plus 1 may be either:
- a named individual, who will receive their own membership card, or
- Guest, who accompanies the Plus 1 member when they visit the Gardens at HCP.
The Plus 1+ replaced the Couple memberships.