Resource person: learn@vandusen.org

Location: VanDusen Guides Classroom | 5151 Oak St, Vancouver, BC, V6M 4H1

Description:

Perennials occupy a unique niche in our gardens: some are tireless workhorses, providing long-season interest, while others offer a short but spectacular show. Beyond their aesthetic appeal, we expect perennials to fulfill various needs, including: 

• Supporting wildlife, particularly birds and insects, to enhance the ecological value of our gardens 
• Requiring minimal water and resources, i.e., low-maintenance plants 
• Exhibiting hardiness and resilience with few pest and disease issues 
• Producing fruit or offering added value 

During this workshop, we'll spend our time outdoors exploring the garden—from the Eastern North American to Ornamental Grasses collections—and identifying standout perennials for the summer season. Using the criteria mentioned above for plant selection, you're sure to discover a few new additions that you'll be eager to introduce to your own garden. 

Instructor’s Bio: 

With over 20 years of experience working outdoors, Allison Luke has had a diverse career spanning both the private and public sectors. Certified as a Red Seal Horticulturalist and ISA Certified Arborist, she has held positions at Queen Elizabeth Park, VanDusen Botanical Garden, and most recently served as the Principal Instructor of the Horticulture Training Program at UBC Botanical Garden. As an educator and storyteller passionate about botanical literacy and hands-on practical skills, she regularly leads workshops and tree tours for the public, businesses, and garden clubs. 

Online pre-registration is required. 

Image by kie-ker from Pixabay.

Available spots: Available

Price: $28.60 Taxes not included

Notes: Please note that registration will close at 4:00 p.m. PT, one business day before the event. Cancellation policy: No refunds will be given for education courses. A credit will be applied to your account for cancellations with one week's notice. With less than a week's notice, no credit will be given. No new credit will be issued if the cancelled course was purchased using prior credit. Program cancellation by the VBGA due to Public Health Restrictions will result in education program credit equivalent to the value lost. Credits must be used within one year from the date issued. Please notify us of your cancellation in writing to learn@vandusen.org

Prerequisites: Educational programs are available for both members and non-members. In order to register for a class, you first need to open an account with Amilia, our online registration portal. Note that your membership account does NOT give you this access. You must open a separate account in Amilia. Follow this link to create your account: https://www.amilia.com/en/Signup Please save your Amilia account username & password for registration in future classes.

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