Saturdays, 9:00am - 12:00pm - April 9 & 16
This workshop is for those serious about cultivating fruit and nuts in an urban space. Ryan Senechal will cover: selection of cultivars, planting, staking & training, soil, nutrients & watering, pruning, plant health & cultural controls, grafting & propagation. The focus will be on apple, cherry, pear, plum, peach, kiwi, Carpathian walnut, butternut, hazelnut, fig, blueberry & raspberry.
HCP Members - $90
Non Members - $110
Register online below or call 250 479 6162
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Instructor Biography: Ryan SenechalMunicipal Arborist/Urban Forester/Industry Subject Matter Expert
International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist, Tree Worker/Climber Specialist, Tree Risk Assessor Qualification
International Society of Arboriculture Testing Committee Member, Tree Worker Evaluator
ITA Journey person Climbing Arborist, Arborist Technician, BC Endorsed Faller
Originally educated in Urban Arboriculture at Humber College in Toronto, Ryan has more recently been active as an instructor of industrial Arboriculture subjects for professionals and through community education in addition to his duties as a Municipal field Arborist. His work in urban tree care, instruction, public speaking and urban forestry has taken him across Canada, England, and throughout the Pacific northwest. Ryan's course presentation typically blends pertinent theory linked to field observation and group discussion, leading to ample opportunities for field practice to improve confidence and comfort.
