Jo Wyld

Instructor

Background:

After a career in Electronics and years of growing tomatoes on the balcony in Victoria’s temperate climate, I decided to pursue horticulture as a career. After taking the full-time PHC program, my fellow graduate and former rugby teammate Nicole Yano and I started WY Yards & Gardens. In addition to working on all kinds/sizes of local properties, I spent five years as the Head Gardener at Abkhazi Gardens, a public garden in Fairfield, before becoming an instructor at PHC. Outside of gardening, I am a long-standing member of James Bay Athletic Association where I played and coached rugby. I am an enthusiastic member of several local garden clubs and love my work.

PHC Courses Taught:

Turfgrass Management, Water Features, Practical Skills, Plant ID, Tools and Equipment, Cannabis Basics.

Education:

Electronics Engineering Technologist, Lethbridge College

Landscape Horticulture Technician Certificate, Pacific Horticulture College, 2005

Red Seal Horticulturist Certification, 2013

ICPI instructor

Business Name:

WY Yards and Gardens
www.wyyg.ca
IG @wyyardsandgardens

Inspiration:

Join a local garden club, stay current, stay involved.
Botany of Desire
Dirr’s Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs
Flora – Dictionary of Common Plant Names (Firefly Books)

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