This work shop will review pruning practices to promote plant health and improve fruit production for common landscape fruit trees. We will discuss apples, pears, prunes, plums, cherries, apricots, nectarines and peaches. The first half of the workshop will examine the different pruning cuts and their impact on the growth of fruit trees. The second half of the workshop will focus on pruning to rejuvenate fruit trees and improve cropping.

This seminar will give hands on experience and time to review all your materials. Make sure to bring your hand pruner! We  will finish with cleaning and sharpening of pruning tools.

Speaker(s):

Mario Lanthier

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Mario Lanthier

Mario has been working in the horticulture industry since 1980. His company offers services in Plant Health Care to public agencies and landscape maintenance companies in British Columbia and Alberta.

A streamlined overview of paver installation fundamentals with handouts and a hands-on workshop. Stuff you always wanted to know, need to know but were afraid to ask… If you think you know it all, this is one to attend. This workshop aligns with the Landscape Horticulture Certification program.

Speaker(s):

Doug Thompson

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Doug Thompson

15 years in the industry, with extensive experience in all facets of Hardscapes including installing, training, repair and selling. Considered well respected among the Dealer, Design and Contractor communities. Previous work experience includes Techniseal, Landscape Centre and Abbotsford Concrete Products. Certified Techniseal Trainer and AquaPave Instructor.

If you are interested in the “growing” trend of vegetable gardening – this seminar is for you!

In this 3-part half day seminar, Wesley Hooper Co Founder of LifeSpace Gardens, will draw on his 10+ years of urban veggie gardening experience to discuss strategies and best practices that have helped him and his team transform thousands of residential, commercial, and municipal urban spaces into thriving successful food growing veggie gardens.

The second half of this workshop will be outdoors and hands-on as you build a self-watering planter! Attendees of this workshop will be entered in a draw to win a self-watering planter!

Speaker(s):

Wesley Hooper

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Wesley Hooper

Wesley Hooper is the co-founder of LifeSpace Gardens. Over the last 10 years he has built, planned, or been a part of the construction of over 3000 urban veggie gardens. With a dedicated focus on local food, water sustainability, and food security; he specializes in helping people balance their modern lifestyles with the challenge of growing food in urban environments. His LifeSpace Gardens can be found on yards, rooftops, balconies, and public spaces across Southwestern BC, Canada, and abroad. He actively works with architects, builders, landscapers, schools, and municipalities to help integrate veggie gardens into everyday urban infrastructure to drive engagement and connect people with their food and how it grows.