Pruning the Right Way – Trees & Shrubs

Description

Take the guesswork out of pruning by discovering what to do and what not to do and why. Become educated in pruning cuts, plant anatomy and how plants heal themselves to promote plant health. Learn about selecting the right tools for the job and how to use them. A morning classroom session is followed by a practicum in the afternoon at TBA. Bring your pruning gear and your lunch for an informative and fun day, where you will see and learn, first hand, the practical techniques for pruning.

Your Instructor, Amanda Jarrett, is one of the most experienced and respected gardening experts in B.C.

She is a professional horticulturist and educator for over 20 years. Her business, Amanda’s Garden Consulting Company and website The Garden Website.com provides instruction to novice and avid gardeners as well as professional landscapers. She is a certified Red Seal Landscape Horticulturist and a Certified Organic Land Care Professional with diplomas and certifications from St. Clair College, Gaia College, University of Guelph and University of Florida. Retired instructor and course developer of numerous horticultural courses at Langara College, Douglas College, Gaia College, VanDusen Botanical Gardens, Kwantlen College, Vancouver & Burnaby School Boards. Amanda is an avid gardener, freelance writer, lecturer, horticulture photographer and author of the successful book, Ornamental Tropical Shrubs published by Pineapple Press.

Please bring a lunch and dress for the weather. Your own transportation is required for the field trip.

Offering 3WS24: Saturday, Feb 10 2024, 9:30am to 4:00pm, Credo Christian High School 21846 52 Ave Langley

Course Number: HI27
Instructor: Amanda Jarrett
Semester: Winter/Spring 2024
Classroom: Credo Christian High School 21846 52 Ave Langley
Start Date:
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Start Time: 9:30 am
End Time: 4:00 pm
Class Capacity: 18
Course Price: $59.99
Number of Sessions: 1