CLASSES & SEMINARS
PlantAmnesty founder Cass Turnbull and other
guest instructors teach these popular two-hour slideshows on the second Sunday of most
months, and you can attend one or all.
Classes are held at Sand Point Magnuson Park – just
follow the "Pruning Class" signs from the 74th Street entrance off Sand
Point Way.
The classes are just $10 each for the general public; $5 for
PlantAmnesty members. No pre-registration is necessary. Just
show up and pay at the door. Questions?
Email PlantAmnesty
or call 206.783.9813
Cass Turnbull’s Master Pruner Seminar Series
Classes are held at Sand Point Building 406 (the Brig)
from 10 am to noon
Sunday, Jan 11, 2009 -- 10:00am - noon
PlantAmnesty Presents: Cass Turnbull's Master Pruner Program - ROSES
Where: Sand Point Magnuson Park; Building 406 (The Brig)
For more information: Email us or call 206.783.9813
Learn the basics of rose pruning -- hybrid tea, shrub, and climbing roses. Deadheading and timing are also covered. This class will be taught by Keith Dekkar, a rose expert and long-time PlantAmnesty member.
Sunday, Feb 08, 2009 -- 10:00am - noon
PlantAmnesty Presents: Cass Turnbull's Master Pruner Program - EASY PLANTS TO PRUNE
Where: Sand Point Magnuson Park; Building 406 (The Brig)
For more information: Email us or call 206.783.9813
This class covers basic cuts, basic plant habits, and what Cass Turnbull calls "the pruning budget." Then five plants that are relatively easy to prune are dealt with specifically: nandina, evergreen azalea, lilac, camelia, and yew.
Sunday, Mar 08, 2009 -- 10:00am - noon
PlantAmnesty Presents: Cass Turnbull's Master Pruner Program - DIFFICULT PLANTS TO PRUNE
Where: Sand Point Magnuson Park; Building 406 (The Brig)
For more information: Email us or call 206.783.9813
This class teaches how to prune Rhododendron, Hydrangea, Callicarpa (Beauty Berry), Viburnam bodnantense, and Abelia. Included in this class are basic pruning techniques, common pruning mistakes, and corrective pruning.
Saturday, Mar 28, 2009 -- 10:00am - 3:00pm
PlantAmnesty Presents: Cass Turnbull's Master Pruner Program - SPRING RENOVATION WORKSHOP
Where: Sand Point Magnuson Park; Building 406 (The Brig)
For more information: Email us or call 206.783.9813
Preregistration Required. This workshop is a popular hands-on all-day event. Pruning and creative solutions to the overgrown garden will be taught as an entire yard is renovated. The day begins with a lecture, followed by hands-on experience out in the yard. Topics discussed will be pruning, transplanting, and landscape maintenance.
Saturday, Apr 11, 2009 -- Dec 31, 2009
PlantAmnesty Presents: Cass Turnbull's Master Pruner Program - 2009 Schedule (April - December)
Where: Usually Sand Point Magnuson Park; Building 406 (The Brig)
For more information: Email us or call 206.783.9813
Classes meet 10:00am - noon at Sand Point Magnuson Park unless otherwise noted.
04/11: Vines (Saturday) ---
05/10: Trees 1 ---
06/14: Rehabilitative Pruning ---
07/12: Tools ---
07/25: RENOVATION WORKSHOP (10:00am - 3:00pm in a local yard) ---
August: No Class ---
09/13: Prune & Renovate ---
10/11: JAPANESE PRUNING LECTURE ---
10/17: JAPANESE PRUNING WORKSHOP (10:00am - 3:00pm offsite) ---
11/08: Q&A with Panel of Experts ---
December: No Class
PlantAmnesty also publishes a list of
classes in our quarterly newsletter.
Join PlantAmnesty and you will receive a complete listing of classes and
events delivered to your door!
The Center for Urban Horticulture at the University of
Washington offers many wonderful classes.
Email the Center
for a schedule.
The City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods has a monthly
list of events. Call 206-615-0950 to get on the mailing list
or check out their websites at:
www.cityofseattle/neighborhoods
www.cityofseattle.net/events
The Arboretum Foundation also offers great classes and sales.
To get on their distribution list call 206-325-4510.
PlantAmnesty also makes available:
One Day, On-site Pruning Classes
For grounds maintenance crews. Classes can be held in-house,
field work scheduled at a customer's yard or company/department
grounds of your choice.
Pruning Consultants
Homeowners can arrange private lessons at home or call
the
Referral Service at 206-783-9813,
voice mailbox #3.
Join PlantAmnesty and you will receive a complete listing of classes and
events delivered to your door!
PlantAmnesty also makes available:
One Day, On-site Pruning Classes
For grounds maintenance crews. Classes can be held in-house,
field work scheduled at a customer's yard or company/department
grounds of your choice.
Pruning Consultants
Homeowners can arrange private lessons at home or call
the
Referral Service at 206-783-9813,
voice mailbox #3.
Need a speaker or seminar for an event you're planning?
See our list of slide presentations we offer.
More Classes
The Center for Urban Horticulture at the University of
Washington offers many wonderful classes.
Email the Center
for a schedule.
The City of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods has a monthly
list of events. Call 206-615-0950 to get on the mailing list
or check out their websites at:
www.cityofseattle/neighborhoods
www.cityofseattle.net/events
The Arboretum Foundation also offers great classes and sales.
To get on their distribution list call 206-325-4510.