Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 7 PM PST Register for this event This is an “Online Event” This is a free online public event; anyone interested can attend Do you love plants? Are you interested in a career in horticulture? Are you currently a horticulture professional and want to take the next step in... Read more »
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KPU School of Horticulture Horticulture Training Information Session Feb 24, 2021″Online Event”
Ever wondered about a career in horticulture? Curious about the education options available? Join us for an information session and learn about our cutting-edge facilities. Meet faculty, current students and alumni to find out more about KPU’s programs and careers in the horticulture industry. Links: Horticulture Apprenticeship Program KPU School of Horticulture Wednesday, February 24,... Read more »
Landscape Horticulturist Red Seal Prep Manual & Workshop February 27, 2021
The Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA) is working in partnership with HortEducation.ca to provide an online ZOOM National workshop for anyone who is considering challenging the Interprovincial RED SEAL Landscape Horticulturist exam. The workshop will be approximately 1.5 hours and will review the different components of the exam while providing learning support through a... Read more »
March 2019: Falling and Bucking Endorsement Examination Applications Open
HortEducationBC.ca is once again accepting applications for the WUAA/HEBC Falling and Bucking Endorsement. The Falling & Bucking Endorsement application form has been re-posted. The changes to the fees that were required in order to continue providing the endorsement are reflected in the new application form. If you have any question please feel free to drop... Read more »
HortEducationBC Update – Effective January 1, 2019
HortEducationBC Stakeholder Update January 4, 2019 Background In 2005 HortEducationBC (HEBC) became the first Industry Training Organization (ITO) under a newly developed arms-length Government Organization called the Industry Training Authority (ITA). HEBC’s original mandate was quite broad. It included program standards development within the ITA, as well as professional development activities as deemed necessary by... Read more »
Harmonization Transition of Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist Training Begins September 1, 2018
Harmonization Transition of Landscape Horticulturist
Skills Canada BC 2018 Landscape Gardening Competition Team Members
Skills Canada BC 2018 Landscape Gardening Competition Team Members Front Left to Right: Derek Churchill (Volunteer), Silver Medal Winners Ridha Al-Rammahi & Hussein Al-Rammahi, Middle: Jamie Lamonte (Volunteer), Gold Medal Winners Matthew Schmalz & Stuart Albertson, Lindsay Lindholm (HortEducation.ca Staff), Lori Karr (KPU Team Coach) Back: Bill Hardy (HortEducation.ca Staff), Rob Welsh (Competition Technical Chair),... Read more »
Skills Canada BC 2018 Landscape Gardening Competition Silver Medal Winners Profile
Ridha Al-Rammahi & Hussein Al-Rammahi teammates and brothers, won the silver medal in the 2018 Skills Canada BC Landscape Gardening Competition. Ridha and Hussein are Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist apprentices who have recently completed their Level 1 technical training at KPU School of Horticulture. Ridha and Hussein work for Para Space Landscaping Inc.. Para Space sponsors... Read more »
Skills Canada BC 2018 Landscape Gardening Competition Gold Medal Winners Profile
Stuart Albertson & Matthew Schmalz won the gold medal in the 2018 Skills Canada BC Landscape Gardening Competition and will represent British Columbia at the 2018 Skills Canada National Landscape Gardening Competition in Edmonton, AB June 4th – 5th. Photo Left: Matthew Schmalz, Photo Right: Stuart Albertson Stuart Albertson is a Landscape Diploma student, studying at KPU School of Horticulture. Stuart... Read more »
Para Space Landscaping Inc. Skills BC 2018 Try-A-Trade Sponsor
HortEducation.ca And the SkillsBC Landscape Gardening Competition Committee would like to give a very special thank you to the Para Space Landscaping Inc. team for their sponsorship and support of this years Landscape Try-A-Trade activities at the 2018 Skills Canada BC provincial competition. Para Space Landscaping Inc. provided the labour and supplies to make this... Read more »
Flower power: ‘Get your nose in there,’ says Davie and Denman’s gardener Laura Principe!
Laura Principe, HortEducation.ca Board Member, was featured by the Vancouver Sun and Province for her design and work on garden beds in the Vancouver’s West End! Read the full article at, Flower power: ‘Get your nose in there,’ says Davie and Denman’s gardener By Kevin Griffin
Gaia College Spring Courses for Professionals & Gardening Enthusiasts
Get ready with courses starting May 7th (Late enrollment accepted until May 21, except for SketchUp Pro which is May 14) Find the online course best suited to landscape professionals, home/community gardeners and small food growers. Landscape professionals Organic Master Gardener Organic Horticulture Specialist Ecological Landscape Design Ecological Plant Knowledge 1 – Ornamentals Sketchup... Read more »