For the intermediate pruners, a hands-on opportunity to prune a variety of plants at a Japanese garden in Boring, OR, learning alongside Francheska Snyder, a professional aesthetic pruner trained in […]
Instructor Norm Jacobs says that we are in a period of change in the world of Japanese maples, are in a period of "changing of the guard" in the world […]
Late winter pruning is a good time to prune fruit trees because it is dormant and easy to see the tree's structure to decide which cuts to make, and you […]
In this online course, instructor Maryann Lewis will cover a variety of conifer basics, from identifying their cultivar, growth pattern, and pruning approach. Learn fundamental pruning techniques for your favorite […]
This class will build upon the knowledge gained in ‘Pruning Fundamentals for Conifers’ on the 8th. It will be beneficial to take the Zoom class. We will look at various […]
Aesthetics are integral to the stewardship of trees in our gardens. In this online course learn to apply the aesthetic pruning approach to trees and shrubs, including how to assess […]
Learn all about the why’s and how’s of candling pines. Also learn about needling to maintain cloud-prune aesthetics and keep your pines at a manageable size, and as a focal […]
In this class learn how to successfully propagate deciduous and evergreen plants such as Rhododendron, Ribes and other suitable woody plants from cuttings. Instructor Norm Jacobs will explain plant physiology […]
