About 35 years ago John Schroeder graduated from UBC with a degree in Horticulture, a dream, and no money. The dream was to build a wholesale nursery from scratch in Abbotsford. John’s ideas of getting rich quick were dashed away by the many challenges and experiences of starting a nursery. While amusing in hindsight, these challenges were often devastating. John’s presentation to the BI Garden Club will describe the evolution of his nursery (Valleybrook Gardens Ltd.) by providing us with an entertaining look behind the scenes of the industry. While growing a plant seems straightforward to gardeners, multiplying one plant into millions each year is a complex operation. He will discuss what determines the cost of perennials and tell us why perennials cost as much as they do.
Please join us on September 15, 2014 at 7 p.m. at The Gallery at Artisan Square. Everyone welcome.
