Saturday, March 10, 2012
10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Series: Gardening
Location: UBC Botanical Garden, Reception Center, 6804 SW Marine Drive.
Cost: $45 public, $35 garden members (includes UBC students) all applicable taxes and fees included.
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A blend of classroom and field discussion with hands on learning of the basics of pruning, including: safety, tools and their maintenance, reasons for pruning, methods and timing of pruning, and more!

Instructor : Paul Buikema, Horticulturist and proprietor of Progress Landscaping
Paul Buikema is the sole proprietor of Progress Landscaping, since 2003, a firm that operates throughout Metro Vancouver. Paul has extensive experience in the retail garden center sector having worked for 6 nurseries with wholesale and retail operations. Paul is actively involved in the industry as a volunteer with the BC Landscape & Nursery Association, a member of the steering committee developing the BC Arborist Apprenticeship program. Paul also leads arborist walks at Riverview Hospital a few times a year on behalf of the Riverview Horticulture Center Society. Paul has spoken in various garden clubs over the last 7 years and at a number of local nurseries special events and most recently at the Inspiration Garden in Coquitlam delivering talks on pruning and lawn care. Paul has a number of industry certifications including: ISA Certified Arborist, Certified Tree Risk Assessor, Landscape Certified CHT (Retail).

Please Note: Advance registration required. Class size is 35 people maximum.
If you do not wish to register online, you can come in person and register at the Gatehouse. To contact us: 604-690-5375 or garden.programs@ubc.ca.