Hi, my name is Jack Oostenbrink and I, with my family, operate a garden store called Fruits and Shoots Plant Farm, a boutique nursery in Chilliwack. The plant farm has a curated selection of edible plants (some unusual and hard to find), and a broad range of ornamental perennials and grasses, mostly grown on site.  When I'm not working with plants on the farm,  I am designing gardens for nature lovers in BC and beyond.   

I am excited to be sharing my experience in edible landscape design and permaculture at your February 17 garden club meeting.  It is a very broad topic so I will break it up into three heads.  I plan to begin with speaking about designing and planning edible gardens and how you can incorporate edibles into your landscapes.  Next, I will demonstrate some pruning techniques including how to train espalier and cordons for small space gardens.  Finally, I hope to conclude with some of my experiences in reducing pest pressure using natural and organic methods.