Master Pruner Series and CertificationEach year PlantAmnesty expert instructors teach pruning techniques in our twelve-part Master Pruner Series. Topics include: artistic pruning, fruit trees, landscape renovation, Japanese garden pruning, ornamental vines, pruning roses, and species-specific tutorials. This series provides students with a solid base in the science and practice of selective pruning. Students are given access to a broad range of pruning information at each two-hour presentation. For a full description of the program, including class descriptions, schedule and fees, see our Full List of Classes and Workshops. Classes are open to master gardeners, landscapers, gardeners, horticulture students as well as the general public. Students may complete Master Pruner classes individually or complete the entire series. Multiple Ways to Take ClassesPlantAmnesty holds classes on the second Sundays of each month in the Brig at Magnuson Park (6344 NE 74th Street, Seattle 98115). Preregistration is not required. Just arrive a few minutes early and pay at the door. Cost: $30 per class, $25 for PlantAmnesty members, $10 for horticulture college students and non-native English speakers. Join PlantAmnesty at any Magnuson Park pruning class and you will receive the following new member benefits: your first class free, an informational two-hour pruning DVD and a discount on future classes! In addition to the Magnuson classes, the Master Pruner series can be completed through the University of Washington Botanic Garden or at Bellevue Botanical Garden.
To receive a Master Pruner Certificate of Graduation, students are required to attend all twelve lectures (at either location) and three workshops provided by PlantAmnesty. A graduation ceremony is held each fall. Seminars attended at either location count towards the Master Pruner certificate, but the programs are administered and priced separately by the host organizations. WorkshopsWorkshops are designed for home gardeners, landscape professionals, and students enrolled in the Master Pruner Series. Complete details and materials are sent to students a few weeks prior to each workshop. Do you know a yard that needs an Extreme Makeover? We are on the look-out for renovation workshop sites. CLICK HERE FOR 2020 SITE REQUIREMENTS
Upcoming Classes and Workshops
Master Pruner Class
When: Sunday, January 12 10 a.m. - noon
Where: Magnuson Park
6344 NE 74th Street (The Brig)
Fee: $30/class; $25 for PlantAmnesty members; $10 for horticulture students and non-Native English speakers in the horticulture industry - You do not need to pre-register for this class, just pay at the door! Learn the basics of fruit tree pruning, and why you should prune them differently than other trees. You will be introduced to concepts like espalier and Belgian Fences. This class will cover apple, cherry, plum, and pear trees. Taught by Ingela Wanerstrand, rock star educator and master of all things fruit tree
Master Pruner Workshop
When: Saturday, January 18
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Where: Location TBA Cost: $85 for PlantAmnesty Members/$95 for non-members.
These workshops sell out quickly, so please call 206-783-9813 or e-mail [email protected] to secure your spot.
Experts in the field will demonstrate the basics of fruit-tree pruning in small groups (5:1 student to teacher ratio, in fact). There will be a combination of lecture, and hands-on instruction to help you increase your comfort level with fruit trees.
**Prerequisite - You must attend the Fruit Tree Pruning Class to be able to attend this class. Previous years classes can be applied to this prerequisite**
Master Pruner Class
When: Sunday, February 9 10 a.m. - noon
Where: Magnuson Park
6344 NE 74th Street (The Brig)
Fee: $30/class; $25 for PlantAmnesty members; $10 for horticulture students and non-Native English speakers
You do not need to pre-register for this class, just pay at the door!
Learn the basics of rose pruning and how to approach the different types of roses, including - hybrid tea, shrub and climbing roses. We will provide resources to great local organizations and how to approach pruning roses in Western Washington. Taught by Keith Dekker, PlantAmnesty royalty, Master Gardener and rose expert!
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