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Tree Fruit Pest and Disease Solutions
Event Details
Time: February 28, 2015 from 10am to 12:30pm
Location: VanDusen Botanical Garden
Street: 5151 Oak St.
City/Town: Vancouver
Website or Map: http://www.vandusengarden.org
Phone: 604-718-5898
Event Neighbourhood and Type: gardening, class, fruit, trees, organic, pest, control
Organized By: VanDusen Botanical Garden
Latest Activity: Feb 17
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Event Description
In this workshop you will learn about the pests and diseases that plague fruit trees in the Vancouver area, how to identify each and organic methods you can use to control them. Other topics that will be included are disease resistant varieties, types of tree fruits that rarely have any problems and cultural practices that reduce or prevent infestations. Pests and diseases of apples, pears, plums, cherries, peaches, apricots and figs will be addressed. The best pest and disease reference books and online sources will be discussed.
Instructor: Richard Hallman
VanDusen Members $27 / Non-members $37
Register online via Eventbrite or call 604-718-5898.
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