Up By Roots Workshop

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Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Ramada Hotel, Kelowna
Time: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm (lunch will be provided)

This workshop is presented by James Urban, the author of "Up By Roots".

The workshop will focus on the principles of soil science, the relationship among trees,
soil and water, urban soil analysis, soil assessment in the field
and how to restore or improve the soil.

This 1-day workshop will be of interest to arborists, landscape architects, urban foresters
and anyone who designs, specifies, installs, or manages trees in the built environment.

Diagnostic of Plant Problems

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Wednesday March 10, 2010
Ramada Hotel, Kelowna
From 9:00 am to 4:00  pm

What is wrong with my plant?
If you hear this question from your custom-ers, this workshop is for you.
Join us as we discuss common problems found on landscape plants in our region.
We will review the diagnostic skills and the methods to make the best possible assessment.
The focus will be on problems caused by diseases and the environment.

Free for those who are eligible!
Must be employed within the industry with a company that has less than 50 employees.
An employee requiring additional training for the workplace.
An employee for the purposes of this training is someone in particular who does not possess
high school, diploma or recognized certification.

Pre-registration required by faxing back to 604-574-7773
at BCLNA office (BC Landscape Nursery Association)
 

Pruning Plants - The Basics

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Friday March 19, 2010
Penticton Trade and Convention Centre, 273 Power Street, Penticton
From 8:00 am to 3:00  pm

This one day workshop will review important concepts such as good tree structure,
what to cut and where to cut, as well as pruning tools and their maintenance.
The participants will realize the importance of this practice to maintain healthy plants
and ensure a long life for the tree.
They will not be master pruners but they will know "good pruning" from "bad pruning"
and will be able to answer simple questions from your clients.

Free for those who are eligible!
Must be employed within the industry with a company that has less than 50 employees.
An employee requiring additional training for the workplace.
An employee for the purposes of this training is someone in particular who does not possess
high school, diploma or recognized certification.

Pre-registration required by faxing back to 604-574-7773
at BCLNA office (BC Landscape Nursery Association)
 

Management of landscape plant insects
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Friday March 26, 2010
EECO Centre, 2363 Springfield Road, Kelowna
From 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

This intensive one-day workshop is designed
for pesticide applicators who manage landscape pest problems.
The presentation will cover the common insect pests found in the region,
such as aphids, spider mites, caterpillars, borers and others.
We will examine typical damage symptoms and discuss management methods,
including the best use of current pesticides and effective non-pesticide methods.
There will be a hands-on session to help improve diagnostic skills
and a review of new pesticides now entering the market.

Organized by the City of Kelowna
Pre-registration is required.  Call 250-469-8883 or email sbracey@kelowna.ca
 

Horticulture Horizons 2010

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Saturday April 3, 2010
Thompson Rivers University
From 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Keynote speaker: Douglas Justice
Associate director and curator at UBC Botanical Garden.
Other presentations on grafting, backyard ponds, edible plants, bee pollinators
and compost preparation and use.

For more information, call 250-828-5181 or email kscollon@tru.ca