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Special Topics in Horticulture: Organic Landcare
Special Topics in Horticulture: Organic Landcare Student Blog Post by Faith Brown and Megan Wong Starting in April, the College hosted three lectures by Christina Cook on Organic Landcare. She has a...
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Special Topics in Horticulture: Seaweed
Special Topics in Horticulture: Seaweed Student Blog Post by Tierra Doyle and Sebastien Strembiski Let us take you on a quick dive into the marvelous world of seaweed. From the vast depths of the ocean...
View ArticleWe Are Hiring – College Director
For more information about this position, please visit the link below: College Director Job Posting Spring 2023 Final The post We Are Hiring – College Director appeared first on Horticulture Centre of...
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Growing Food Indoors
by Cheri Le Brun If you live in an apartment with no outdoor space and feel like you are missing out on the food growing fun, then some of these ideas might spark your imagination. There are some...
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Special Topics in Horticulture: Bonsai
Special Topic: The Art of Bonsai – with Jim Morrison Student Blog Post by Marie Galbraith and Yeemi Tang Bonsai specimen at the HCP Bonsai garden Introducing us to our special topic in Bonsai, we...
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Pollinator Week – June 19 – 25
by Emony Nicholls This week we can express our gratitude to pollinators for making every third bite of food that we eat possible. The primary regional pollinators are bees, butterflies, moths, flies,...
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Special Topics in Horticulture: Environmental Stewardship
Special Topics in Horticulture: Environmental Stewardship Student Blog Post by Rachel Prat and Victoria Murdoch Introduction We had the pleasure of getting to speak to Kristen Miskelly over a zoom call...
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Special Topics in Horticulture: Forest Grooming
Special Topic: Forest Grooming Student Blog Post by Lynsey Saunders and Felicia Pedersen When envisioning plans for a new garden design, or even when considering day-to-day maintenance and your...
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Arts & Music in the Gardens: Introducing Barb DeRousie
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View ArticleArts & Music in the Gardens: Silent Auction Preview
This year at Arts & Music in the Gardens we are excited to be hosting a Silent Auction as a fundraiser. Please visit the Pavilion at Arts & Music in the Gardens (August 12 & 13) to view the...
View ArticleDonate your Holiday Greens!
The holidays are nearing and soon it will be time for Wreath Making Classes at the HCP. We aim to have over 280 participants signed up to make a wreath this year. Wreath Making classes are a fantastic...
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Meadow Making at HCP Gardens Part 2 – Fall 2023 Edition
We are pleased to report that, with the help of Pacific Horticulture College students, we were able to plant the native plant meadow in late October, 2023. In the spring of 2023, also with some...
View ArticleWe are Hiring – Operations Manager
The Gardens at HCP (https://hcp.ca/) is a public garden and place of learning in Saanich. The HCP is a non-profit society and charitable organization focused on the provision of horticulture education...
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The Great Backyard Bird Count on Family Day at HCP
HCP is delighted to be holding a Great Backyard Bird Count for our Family Day Event at the Gardens at HCP together with the Rocky Point Bird Observatory (https://rpbo.org/) which is celebrating their...
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A Gardener's Guide to Embracing Permaculture
By Bethany Couture Permaculture can be challenging to define, but at its core, it is based on creating sustainable systems that mimic the patterns and relationships found in nature. Its holistic...
View ArticleWe are Hiring - Spring Break Camp Staff
School & Youth Programs Spring Break Camp Staff The Gardens at HCP is a public garden for learning in Saanich, BC. The Horticulture Centre of the Pacific (HCP) is a not-for-profit society focused...
View ArticleWe are Hiring - Community Education Coordinator
Community Education Coordinator Internal Posting This key position is responsible for the growth of Community Education Programming at HCP. He/she/they will work in sync with HCP staff to ensure all...
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Special Topics in Horticulture: Bonsai
Special Topic: The Art of Bonsai - with Jim Morrison Student Blog Post by Marie Galbraith and Yeemi Tang Bonsai specimen at the HCP Bonsai garden Introducing us to our special topic in Bonsai, we...
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2024 Student Landscape Design Project - Accepting Applications
Each year, PHC students work with members of The Horticulture Centre of the Pacific and the public who are willing to offer their properties as landscape design student projects. If your property is...
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Pollinator Week - June 17 to 23
Pollinator Week is an annual celebration in support of pollinator health that was initiated and is managed by Pollinator Partnership. It is a time to raise awareness for pollinators and spread the...
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