Fall Pruning

We are a dedicated group interested in preserving Darts Hill Garden Park as a plantsman’s garden. Inspired by the spirit and vision of Francisca Darts who— with her husband Edwin—so graciously donated the property to the City of Surrey, the Society seeks to continue the development of the garden and to extend opportunities to the public to enjoy the garden as well as to make their own special contributions.The City of Surrey worked directly with Francisca Darts in the development of a purpose, vision and overall guiding principles for the garden. This ensures that in the future the garden will continue to be managed in accordance with her wishes.The City and the Society are excited about the future of Darts Hill Garden Park. The garden is a place of horticultural learning, where enthusiastic amateur gardeners rub shoulders with professional horticulturists to view some of the finest and most mature horticultural specimens in the Pacific Northwest.

Darts Hill Garden Conservancy Trust Society

We will walk you through the basics of pruning: examining pruning objectives, looking at different types of pruning cuts, and basic biology

Darts Hill Garden Park - Maple Activity Center

Workshops - Darts Hill Garden Park

Darts Hill Garden Conservancy Trust Society's mandate is  to advance horticultural education by providing  classes, events, workshops, and lectures to the public on a variety of topics.

Taking shears to your garden can be intimidating, however proper pruning is essential to the maintenance of plant health. The removal of old or diseased growth will create space for the plant to reinvigorate itself come spring. Join certified arborist and avid gardener Rosina Mak as she shares her knowledge at our pruning workshop.In this 3-hour workshop, Rosina will walk you through the basics of pruning. We will examine pruning objectives; look at the different types of pruning cuts, and basic biology. You will also learn how to select proper tools as well as how to care for and maintain them.By the end of this workshop, you will be confident enough to tackle pruning in your own backyard. You’ll also have the opportunity to ask Rosina questions, so come prepared with tree-related queries!

We will start indoors with a slide presentation. Then we will be hands-on outdoors, so dress for the weather in clothes that you don't mind getting a little dirty and prepare to enjoy a day of education and creativity!Absolutely no experience is required.Bring a beverage and a snack or bag lunch. Workshop space is limited to 12.Park at 1680-168th Avenue.

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