Something for everyone, that’s exactly what HAECC has to offer. This year the Horticulture PLANT SALE will be on Friday, May 19th (12:00-6:00 pm) and Saturday May 20th (9:00-5:00 pm). Never been? Here is a video recap of what it looked like last year at our Open House and Plant Sale. Come and visit our...Read More
We have planted, seeded, pruned, fertilized and lovingly tended 118 varieties of plants (4817 in all!) over the last few months as we gear up for our annual SPRING SALE. This year it is especially significant because this sale will help support our upcoming trip to San Jose de Ocoa (Dominican Republic). The picture above...Read More
We encourage students to complete the Landscaping Operations program as well as the Horticulture and Garden Centre Operations program. Each program has specialties yet both programs complement and complete training for an ever more demanding industry. Here is the story of Shannon DeRosier who completed both programs. “Having raised my children to where they can...Read More
While some people are getting ready to escape the winter winds, Horticulture students are making the most of the lengthening daylight hours. In the greenhouse, the time has begun to start planting seeds. Within days of planting, we see the new green growth of this summer’s annual flowers and vegetables. Very soon, full production from...Read More
Paint brushes in hand and a vision of a rejuvenated and relaxing space, our Horticulture class embarked on creating an indoor tropical garden in the cafeteria. Through brain sprouting and collaboration, we came up with some core ideas for the space: birch branches, fixing ceiling tiles, making benches to increase seating and updating tables with...Read More
Jolly green Giant? I was given a Christmas cactus in full bloom 2 years ago and it never bloomed again. How do I make it bloom again? Do you want this? This is a common question. Many people put it in their kitchen or living room window and in many cases it never blooms again....Read More
We all work for a living, right? But what if the fruition of your work could benefit not only you and your family, but the whole community around you? As Horticulture and Garden Centre operations teachers at HAECC, Denise Chavez and Sabina Tigges know that their work positively impacts the lives of their students and...Read More
A big thanks to all those who made it out to the HAECC’s open house last week. The event could not have been possible without the teachers, staff and students who dedicated their time to make the event a success. Because of all the hard work visitors got the chance to tour the centre and...Read More
HAECC is hosting an ‘OPEN HOUSE’ on Thursday May 19th, 2016 from 12:00-4:00pm & 5:00-8:00pm. Come check out all the great things that are going on at the Centre. Activities include: PLANT SALE! Great deals on countless plants and flowers. Take part in our PASSPORT activity (a stamp from the kiosks) and get greenhouse discounts. Students project...Read More
The biggest news is of course our sale!!! We have a huge variety this year! In the greenhouse we got hard working bumble bees to pollinate our tomatoes and cucumbers. The other exciting news is our humanitarian trip to the Dominican Republic. Only two weeks away. ’Plant Sale Poster May 2016 Types of plants for...Read More
