Virtual Gardening Series: Invasive Plants in the Home Garden
Channel: Vancouver Island Regional Library
Date: 2021-09-16

What is an invasive plant, and why should it matter to me if a so-called invasive plant is growing in my landscape?  In this seminar, we will seek to better understand why some plants are considered invasive and why we should care if they are in our gardens and landscapes.  We will also discuss the growth habits of such plants, and how we can best manage them, including suitable garden-worthy replacements. Presented by Jacqueline Sherk of Vancouver Island Master Gardeners Association in Nanaimo, BC.

A ten-year veteran master gardener, Jacqueline Sherk has a two-year diploma in horticulture technology from Kwantlen Polytechnic University in Langley, BC. Before moving to Vancouver Island, Jacqueline operated a landscaping business in the lower mainland for 12 years. She has two national industry certifications through the Canadian Nursery and Landscape Association: one in Softscape Installation and another in Ornamental Maintenance. Jacqueline is also a certified arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture for the past 10 years with additional accreditation in tree risk assessment.