Special Topics in Horticulture: Introduction to Cannabis Growing
Special Topics in Horticulture: Introduction to Cannabis Growing Student Blog Post by Andrew Hogg and Brittany Lemieux On June 14th 2021 our class had the pleasure of learning all about Cannabis:...
View ArticleGreater Victoria Shakespeare Festival 2021
The Gardens at HCP is delighted to host the Greater Victoria Shakespeare Festival for their 2021 production: Cymbeline! “A father cruel, and a step-dame false….” When Imogen’s father – Cymbeline, King...
View ArticleGarden of the Month: July 2021
The Garden of the Month for July 2021 is the upper Veggie Garden! Welcome to the Upper Veggie Garden. Please come through our newly constructed gate into a space of new and old, give and take, try and...
View ArticleSpecial Topics in Horticulture: Fruit Tree Culture
Special Topics in Horticulture: Fruit Tree Culture Student Blog Post by Cecilia Cun As a student at PHC we get to attend many amazing special topics and one of the topics was fruit tree culture by...
View ArticleHCP is Hiring: Financial Administrator
Background: The Gardens at HCP is a public garden and place of learning in Saanich, BC. HCP (Horticulture Centre of the Pacific) is a not-for-profit society focused on the provision of horticulture...
View ArticlePHC is Hiring: College Assistant
Position Title: College Assistant Department: Pacific Horticulture College Reports to: College Director, Horticulture Centre of the Pacific (HCP) Start Date: Week of August 16, 2021 Hours: Part-Time;...
View ArticleSpecial Topics in Horticulture: Environmental Stewardship and Ethnobotany
Special Topics in Horticulture: Environmental Stewardship and Ethnobotany Student Blog Post by Michael Connacher and Dayton Ordano Our morning Special Topics in Horticulture class was on Environmental...
View ArticleGarden of the Month: August 2021
The Garden of the Month for August 2021 is The Cutting Garden! A cutting garden is designed to provide fresh cut flowers. These flowers can be used to create bouquets as well as other floral décor....
View ArticleFall Plant Sale 2021 Availability List
Our Fall Plant Sale is just around the corner! To minimize crowding and facilitate physical distancing, the first day of the sale is Thursday, September 23 for HCP Members and volunteers only. The sale...
View ArticleGarden of the Month: October 2021
The Garden of the Month for October 2021 is the Takata Garden! Welcome to the Takata Japanese Garden as it transitions into its autumn glory. Wander the meandering trails and take in the beauty of the...
View ArticleGarden of the Month: November 2021
The Garden of the Month for October 2021 is the Memorial Wreath Garden This garden was planted in 2019 on the site of the previous Ornamental Grass Garden. This location had both drainage and weed...
View ArticleNew at the HCP Gift Shop
The gift shop has begun to grow, and the holiday season is where it has been most lovely. The staff and volunteers at the HCP spend a lot of time gathering and making such beautiful things. The wreaths...
View ArticleWe are hiring an event coordinator!
We are hiring an Event Coordinator. Please keep reading for more information: Position Title: Event Coordinator Start Date: January 17th, 2022 Hours: 30 hours per week (Thursday-Sunday) Rate of Pay:...
View ArticleHouseplants are good for your health
By Linda Petite Nothing adds more beauty and color to your home or office than foliage and flowers of houseplants. Houseplants have been around forever and many symbolize an important time in your...
View ArticleWe are hiring a College Assistant!
We are hiring a College Assistant. Please keep reading for more information: Position Title: College Assistant Department: Pacific Horticulture College Reports to: College Director, Horticulture Centre...
View ArticleThe Gardens at HCP is Hiring: Front Desk & Volunteer Coordinator Position
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 on the provision of horticulture education and the...
View ArticleSpecial Topics in Horticulture: Seaweed
Healing Powers of Seaweed Student Blog Post by Emily Dionne & Bre Hafichuk The Landscape Horticulture Certificate program students were very lucky to have Amanda Swinimer come to our school and...
View ArticleSpecial Topics in Horticulture: Environmental Stewardship
Environmental Stewardship Student Blog Post by Amanda Blackmore and Alina Hanneson This week’s special topic is on Environmental Stewardship, with a focus on ways we can implement ecologically...
View ArticleGarden of the Month: October 2021
The Garden of the Month for October 2021 is the Takata Garden! Welcome to the Takata Japanese Garden as it transitions into its autumn glory. Wander the meandering trails and take in the beauty of the...
View ArticleGarden of the Month: November 2021
The Garden of the Month for October 2021 is the Memorial Wreath Garden This garden was planted in 2019 on the site of the previous Ornamental Grass Garden. This location had both drainage and weed...
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