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Pacific Horticulture College

The Pacific Horticulture College has been training professional gardeners since 1987. The College holds a designation certificate under the Private Training Act (B.C. Private Training Institutions Branch) and recognized by SkilledTradesBC as a designated training provider.

Visit the College as well if you wish to

  • Post a Job in the landscape trades
  • Look for a Job in the landscape trades
  • Hire a Graduate Entrepreneur
  • Learn about the Annual Design Project

there is still time

Level 1 Landscape Horticulture Apprenticeship Program has 7 spaces

Landscape Horticulture Certificate Program has 5 spaces

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Upcoming Events

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Willow Chair Workshop with Andrew Kent

January 19, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pmHorticulture Centre Of The Pacific

Join artisan Andrew Kent from The Willow Way for this full day workshop. In one day, with Andrew's expert instruction, you can make and take home your own Bent Willow […]

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HCP Kids – Garden Nature Academy Jan 2025

January 23, 2025 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm$300.00 - Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific

The Garden Nature Academy is a half day program that runs on Thursday's. The outdoors offers safe and seasonal opportunities for your preschooler to explore through play, games, songs, and […]

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How to Compose a Painting: Watercolour Talk and Class with Richard Wong

January 23, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pmHorticulture Centre Of The Pacific

Start the new year with this artist talk and watercolour painting class, where Richard will offer tips on composing a painting, and you'll learn to paint early spring blossoms, perfect for Valentine's Day.

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HCP Kids – Terrariums

January 25, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am$35.00 - Horticulture Centre Of The Pacific

Gardening with tropicals and succulents is an easy way for children to use their creativity to make these miniature gardens. We will learn about the individual needs of these interesting […]

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News from the Garden

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…