Garden Insects, Bees, Butterflies, Garden Pests, Special Interest Plants

• Earthwise Society

• Gardening for Pollinators
• Feed the Bees
• Earthwise Society's Garden & Farm

Garden Insects, Bees, Butterflies, Garden Pests, Water gardens, ponds, Garden Design, landscaping, Trees, Arboretums, Arborists, Healthy soil, fertilizers, soil amendments, etc.

Paul has been working and volunteering in the Metro Vancouver landscape industry in many facets including Retail garden center, Wholesale and Production nursery, Landscape maintenance and installation (Self Employed Landscaper), …

• Pruning, Integrated Pest Management,

Vegetables, Container Gardening, Small Space Gardening, Herbs, growing and using, Special Interest Plants

• Orchids

Organic Gardening Reliable House/Interior Plants Vegetable Container Gardening Why do we Design Gardens Radina is now currently living in West Kelowna

• Why do we design gardens; The principles of garden design; Garden design for small spaces, medium spaces and large spaces; Garden design for the West Coast; Garden design for the 21st Century
• Garden design for the West Coast; Garden design for the 21st Century
• Container gardening by design; Container gardening for balconies/decks; Container gardening for tomatoes; Container gardening for edibles
• How to care for and re-bloom orchids at home; I promise you a Rose garden
• Art in the garden
• Most reliable interior/house plants and how to care for them
• Edible Weeds
• Flower arranging

Garden Insects, Bees, Butterflies, Garden Pests, Special Interest Plants

• Invasive Plants

• Invasive Plants including Japanese Knotweed
• Butterflies

Garden Photography

Ron Long was the sciences photographer at Simon Fraser University for thirty-six years. Early in his career he developed a life long interest in plants and plant photography. Now retired …

• Death Valley Superbloom
• Flora of Five Deserts - South Africa
• The Endangered Tundra Plants of Pink Mountain BC.
• Chasing Wild Orchids and other Botanical Adventures in Western Australia
• Botany of Chile
• The Fascinating Native Flora of British Columbia
• Spring Flowers of Texas
• Flora of Southern Oregon, as well as Calochorus: The Most Beautiful Genus in the World

Fruits, Fruit Trees, Vegetables, Trees, Arboretums, Arborists, Herbs, growing and using

• Food Forestry, aka Edible Forest Gardening

Edible forest gardening - Food Forestry - is the art and science of putting plants together in woodland-like patterns that forge mutually beneficial relationships, creating a garden ecosystem that is …

Fruits, Fruit Trees, Vegetables, Garden Insects, Bees, Butterflies, Garden Pests, Container Gardening, Small Space Gardening, Garden Design, landscaping, Garden Photography, Trees, Arboretums, Arborists, Healthy soil, fertilizers, soil amendments, etc.

• Plants tolerant of urban-conditions.
• Plants recommended to be planted on City of Vancouver boulevards

Saba Farmand is a public speaker, contributing writer, and community builder as the curator of @eastvan_blvd_gardens (on Instagram). He uses boulevard gardens as a framework for lessons on environmental education, …

• Environmental education, nature awareness, urban literacy, and community building through horticultural beautification of public lands.

Garden Design, landscaping

• Pacific northwest native plants

Sage was raised on the traditional lands of the Hammonasset people, in the mixed hardwood deciduous forests of Connecticut. She holds Fine Arts and Architecture degrees from the Rhode Island …

• Gardening for pollinators and other wildlife, Gardening for habitat, Grow less lawn and take care of the lawn you're keeping, Mulching and Understanding Pruning.

Container Gardening, Small Space Gardening, Special Interest Plants

• Edible Flowers

• Small Space Gardening
• Outdoor DIY Decor
• Edible Flowers
• Vertical Gardening
• Can I put dirt in that? Re-use, Recycle and Repurposing in the Garden

Garden Design, landscaping, Floral Arts, Floral Design, Flower Arrangements, Herbs, growing and using, Special Interest Plants, Healthy soil, fertilizers, soil amendments, etc.

• Herbs for wellness, therapy garden projects

Stephanie Rose—Award-winning author, Garden Made and Garden Alchemy; founder of GardenTherapy.ca Stephanie Rose is an award-winning author, freelance writer, instructor, and international speaker who aims to encourage healing and wellness …

• Garden Therapy: The Beauty of Creating DIY Garden Art
• Garden Alchemy: Natural Organic Recipes FOR Your Garden
• Growing Natural Beauty in the Apothecaries’ Garden
• Plant-Based Beauty Recipes from the Garden (Workshop)
• Crafting with Air Plants and Wire (Workshop)
• How to Make Handmade Seed Paper (Workshop)

Special Interest Plants

Susan M. Murray is a retired arborist and taught Horticulture for 34 years in several post secondary institutions.

• Title of PPT - Rhododendrons of Darts Hill Garden Park, A selection of species and hybrids- January to July

Container Gardening, Small Space Gardening, Water gardens, ponds, Garden Design, landscaping

• Containers
• Hanging Baskets
• Installations
• Landscape Design
• Maintenance
• Ponds
• Stepping Stones

Garden Insects, Bees, Butterflies, Garden Pests

• invasive plants
• invasive species
• integrated pest management
• plant ID

Tasha holds a B.Sc. (Ecology & Environmental Biology) from Thompson River University and a M.S.T. (Masters of Science in Teaching) from Portland State University. Tasha has been involved in conservation …

• Invasive species in Metro Vancouver
• Invasive plants 101

Vegetables, Container Gardening, Small Space Gardening, Special Interest Plants, Healthy soil, fertilizers, soil amendments, etc.

• Tomatoes
• Peppers
• Artichokes
• Blueberries
• Garlic
• Vegetables

Spectrum Gardening was born out of Theo’s desire to share his extensive knowledge about growing while providing affordable products. His gardening style is to maximize small spaces to ensure the …

• Growing the perfect tomatoes in our coastal weather
• The importance of good quality soil and how to create living soil
• What is NPK? and what roles do nutrients play in plant growth.
• How to maximize garden space by growing vertically
• GMO vs hybrid vs heirlooms and selective genetic breeding
• The benefits of raised garden beds
• Therapeutic benefits of gardening

Special Interest Plants

• Roses - all aspects from care to judging.

I joined The Fraser Pacific Rose Society (FPRS) in June 2002 after I attended their rose show at the Dogwood Pavilion in Coquitlam. At the time, I had 29 pitiful …

• Roses 101- basic information on the types of roses, yearly cycle of care, and pruning. What judges are looking for when judging roses, diseases and rose pests,

Special Interest Plants

• Temperate carnivorous plants for the lowermainland

Hi! My name is Theresa and I am obsessed with all things plants—but carnivorous plants are my true passion. In this presentation, we’ll explore the fascinating world of carnivorous plants. …

• The curious world of carnivorous plants

Garden Insects, Bees, Butterflies, Garden Pests, Special Interest Plants

• Earthwise Society

• Rain Gardens
• Earthwise Therapeutic Horticulture Community Program
• Planting for Pollinators
• Earthwise Gardening

Garden Insects, Bees, Butterflies, Garden Pests, Garden Design, landscaping

• Lower Mainland Natives

Todd Matheson is founder of Yard Surgeons, an eco‑friendly garden design company in North Vancouver specializing in native plants and pollinator habitat restoration. He has been featured in CBC’s What …

• DIY Pollinator Garden Kit

Container Gardening, Small Space Gardening, Special Interest Plants

• Bulbs - Fall - Summer
• Perennials
• Shade

Bulbs

• Bulbs - Fall
• Bulbs - Summer
• Unusual Bulbs
• Perennials
• Container Gardens
• Shade Plants

Garden Insects, Bees, Butterflies, Garden Pests

• Wildflowers and other plants that cater particularly well to bees

Winston Wong, owner of BC Bee Supply, has been a beekeeper for 10 years, and has been running his supply store since 2017. As an advocate for pollinators and sustainable …

• Honey Bees, Mason Bees, Beekeeping Practices, Beekeeping Equipment