Thompson Rivers University

National gardening expert at TRU next month

March 3, 2006

David Tarrant, horticultural expert, author and TV personality, will discuss global gardening April 8 in his keynote address to the TRU Friends of the Gardens’ Horticulture Horizons 2006 conference.

Tarrant, who has been involved with the UBC Botanical Gardens since 1969, has travelled the world giving horticulture tours. He was the host of Canadian Gardener and more recently, HGTV’s Spring, and is the author of several books and has regularly contributed to Gardens West and Gardening Life magazines.

“David is a true horticultural gem,” said conference coordinator and horticulture coordinator Kevin Scollon. “His passion for horticulture is evident the moment he speaks and his knowledge and ability to capture an audience is truly unique.”

Horticulture Horizons opens with Tarrant’s address and then offers specialized talks on such subjects as tree health, irrigation, lawn care, ponds, pest management, planters, landscape design and photography.

Registration, which includes all speakers plus lunch and snacks, is $55 before March 10 and $65 after that date. Scollon urges people to register at their earliest convenience, as participation is limited to 150 people. To register call 828-5181 or email.

For more information, please contact Kevin Scollon at 250-828-5181.