Healthy Landscapes Speaker Series: Woody Plants Worth Knowing

Mon, 31 Mar, 2025 at 07:00 pm UTC-04:00

Victoria Park East Golf Club | Guelph

The City of Guelph
Publisher/HostThe City of Guelph
Healthy Landscapes Speaker Series: Woody Plants Worth Knowing
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Planet Earth boasts an incredible diversity of trees and shrubs, with hundreds of species native to Ontario alone. Yet, our home gardens and urban landscapes often feature just a few common varieties.
Join us for an exciting session on increasing biodiversity in your garden by introducing unique woody plants that aren’t seen on every corner.
What to Expect:
Expert Tips: Sean will share standout species suited to our local area.
Garden Matching: Learn how to choose plants that thrive in your specific garden conditions.
Sourcing: Find out where to get these unique plants from local retailers.
Care Tips: Get advice on how to care for your new plants after they’ve been established.
Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your garden into a diverse and vibrant oasis!
Are you excited to try out some new plants in your garden?

Speaker Bio: Sean Fox
For over 25 years, Sean has been passionate about horticulture, especially native plants and their ecological origins. As a trained horticulturist, ISA Certified Arborist, and rare plant conservationist, he has worked at the University of Guelph’s Arboretum for over two decades, currently as Senior Research Associate. Sean also serves as Seed Acquisition Manager & Field Botanist at Verbinnen’s Nursery, helping to cultivate native plants for distribution. Additionally, he consults at Foxwood Botanical on various projects, from botanical publications to ecological restoration. Sean frequently lectures and contributes to industry and mainstream publications, sharing his extensive knowledge and passion for plants.
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Victoria Park East Golf Club, 1106 Victoria Rd S, Puslinch, ON N1L, Canada,Guelph, Ontario

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