🌿 Pruning with Purpose: Full-Day Training Package

A 4.5-Hour Learning Experience for Tree Workers, Gardeners & Fruit Growers

Spend the day sharpening your pruning skills—literally and figuratively—with this comprehensive, one-day package. Combining two focused seminars, this training offers a deep dive into both general woody plant pruning and fruit tree-specific techniques.

Participants will leave with the knowledge and confidence to make thoughtful, effective pruning decisions across a range of species and contexts.

🔍 What You’ll Learn

Morning Session: The Art, Science, and Practice of Pruning (9:30 AM – 12:00 PM)

• How trees grow and respond to pruning

• Biological concepts: photosynthesis, phenology, branch structure

• Target pruning: identifying the branch collar and bark ridge

• The 3-step cut method and pruning types (removal, reduction, heading)

• Pruning for structure, aesthetics, safety, and plant health

Afternoon Session: Practical Fruit Tree Pruning (1:30 PM – 3:30 PM)

Understanding fruit tree growth: buds, shoots, and fruiting wood

• Timing pruning for structure vs. fruit production

• Common training systems and shaping young trees

• Techniques for thinning, heading, and balancing canopy growth

• Tips for apples, pears, stone fruits, and more

🌿 Who Should Attend?

• Arborists and apprentices

• Gardeners and landscapers

• Municipal and parks staff

• Urban growers and backyard orchardists

• Anyone seeking hands-on, practical pruning education

🧠 Why Attend?

Because pruning is part science, part art—and this one-day experience gives you both. Whether you're managing ornamental trees or productive fruit trees, this package helps you make every cut count.

📍 Program Details

Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM (with a 90-minute break for lunch)
Location: BCPHC Training Facility – 18465 53rd Avenue, Surrey, BC
Investment: CA$115 per person (Save $15 by bundling!)

🎟️ Register Today

Join us for a full day of essential tree care education. Perfect for professionals and plant stewards alike, this package is a practical investment in your pruning skills.

👉 Group bookings available. Contact us for private sessions or bundled training rates.

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