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Faculty of Applied and Technical Studies

Landscape Design

Pruning Workshop: Sharpen Your Skills in the Garden

Cost: $119

Join us for an immersive, hands-on workshop where you will learn essential pruning techniques to enhance the health and beauty of your plants. Guided by expert instruction, you will practice making proper cuts on a variety of plant material, including ornamental shrubs, and shade trees.

Whether you are a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this workshop will equip you with practical skills you can apply throughout the seasons.

What to bring:

  • Weather-appropriate clothing (we will be working outdoors!)
  • Your own pruners - secateurs or loppers recommended

Delivery method: In-person

Abbotsford campus

February 7, 2026 | CRN 20233

1 Session | Saturday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Phone 1-888-823-8734 and select option 1 to register.
Small Garden Design: Big Ideas for Compact Spaces

Cost: $109
Prerequisite: None

Whether you are working with a petite city lot, a cozy condo courtyard, a narrow side yard, or simply a collection of well-loved containers, small gardens offer unique opportunities, and surprising advantages.

In this engaging class, you will explore:

  • Smart plant choices for limited spaces, including compact trees and shrubs
  • Design techniques to visually expand your garden
  • Tips for working with containers, balconies, and rooftops
  • A chance to design your own garden space using graph paper

What to bring:

  • Measurements (width and length) of an area you would like to work on
  • Your imagination! We will have sample layouts and plenty of inspiration to get you started

Graph paper will be provided to sketch your ideas.


Delivery method: In-person

Abbotsford campus

March 14, 2026 | CRN 20234

1 Session | Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Phone 1-888-823-8734 and select option 1 to register.

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