Shrubs I
Zoom WA, United StatesThe Friendly, Fearless and Forgiving. This class covers basic cuts, basic plant habits and what Cass Turnbull called the “pruning budget." It also covers five plants that are relatively easy to prune: nandina, evergreen azalea, lilac, camellia and yew. Taught by Anna Moore Are you a member? Please login to your account before registering. Would you like to…
Japanese Garden Pruning
Zoom WA, United StatesCreating and maintaining a Japanese Garden requires a high level of pruning skill and dedicated annual maintenance. This class covers the pruning of Japanese maples (upright and weeping), bamboo, cloud pruning pines and tamamono shearing. Taught by Bess Bronstein
Shrubs III
Zoom WA, United StatesThe Puzzlers and Consequences. This class teaches how to prune Rhododendron, Hydrangea, Callicarpa (Beautyberry), Viburnum bodnantense and Abelia. Included in this class are basic pruning techniques, common pruning mistakes and corrective pruning. Taught by Lauren Rogers Are you a member? Please login to your account before registering. Would you like to become a member and enjoy a discount on…
Meeting of Like Minds: Science-Based Strategies For Using Wood Chips with Clay Antieau
Zoom WA, United StatesFree for Members! Wood chips have been commonly used as a mulch for many years yet this usage is based on misconceptions and a very narrow understanding of the function of wood in and on soil. A more strategic use of wood chips in ecosystem restoration and ornamental landscapes in the Pacific Northwest has the…
Webinar: Science-Based Strategies For Using Wood Chips with Clay Antieau
Zoom WA, United StatesWood chips have been commonly used as a mulch for many years yet this usage is based on misconceptions and a very narrow understanding of the function of wood in and on soil. A more strategic use of wood chips in ecosystem restoration and ornamental landscapes in the Pacific Northwest has the potential to be…
How To Renovate And Prune The Overgrown Garden
Zoom WA, United StatesThis is one of PlantAmnesty’s most popular classes and offers an introduction to pruning and landscape renovation. Learn how to undo overplanting errors, learn more about transplanting and cleaning up the landscape. Taught by Keith Dekker Are you a member? Please login to your account before registering. Would you like to become a member and enjoy a discount on…
Tree Hugger Bingo with Ciscoe Morris
Zoom WA, United StatesLooking to donate? Click here! Registration closes at 4:00. Check in between 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm. Bingo starts at 7:00 pm! Join us for an online evening of fun with Ciscoe! During check in, we’ll share stories and recipes and ask attendees to show off their costumes. At 7 o'clock sharp, we will have…
Art or Atrocity?
Zoom WA, United StatesThis class covers the three main forms of mal-pruning: tree topping, inappropriate shearing of trees and shrubs, and over thinning. We compare and contrast mal-pruning with bona fide examples of pruning art: pollarding, cloud pruning, topiary, pleaching, and coppicing. This class ends on a humorous note with photos of the Good, the Bad, and the…
Meeting of Like Minds: The Dirt Trilogy: Destruction, Insight, and Cure.
Zoom WA, United StatesDavid R. Montgomery and Anne Bikle This event is FREE to all PlantAmnesty members. Please login before registering! Authors David R. Montgomery and Anne Biklé will draw on the three books comprising their Dirt Trilogy to tell the tangled and intriguing story of humanity’s relationship with soil. They’ll take us on a journey from…
Rehabilitative Pruning
Zoom WA, United StatesLearn the three most common forms of mal-pruning (tree topping, over-thinning of trees and shrubs, and inappropriate shearing) and how to fix trees and shrubs that have been mal-pruned. Included is a discussion on waterspouts, suckers, radical renovation techniques, and crown restoration. Taught by Christina Pfeiffer
Restoration of the West Duwamish Greenbelt
Zoom WA, United StatesExploring the West Duwamish Greenbelt – Seattle’s Largest Contiguous Forest The West Duwamish Greenbelt carpets the eastern flank of West Seattle overlooking the Duwamish River and the industrial space along it. It retains layers of history in the patchwork forest mosaic, from old growth madrone on the top of the ridge to recent restoration efforts…
2020 Holiday Party and Annual Meeting
Zoom WA, United StatesJoin us for a virtual celebration of our year! 2020 brought some unique challenges, but we have a strong community, and we pulled through together! Let's look back over what we accomplished and look forward to 2021. Virtual bar (BYOB) and engaging slide show begin at 6:45 pm. Our Events Committee is planning an exciting…
Trees II: Am I Helping or Harming?
Zoom WA, United StatesIt is STRONGLY advised to have taken Trees I prior to this class. This is the “How- to” class for the practical application of the pruning concepts learned in Trees I. See examples of good and bad pruning decisions. Learn the best practices for making pruning cuts, training young trees and tree maintenance. Examples for specific species will be given. The…
Fruit Tree Pruning
Zoom WA, United StatesLearn the basics of fruit tree pruning and why your pruning strategies might be different when you prune for production. This class will cover apple, cherry, plum and pear trees. Dormant season is a good time to prune many of our more common fruit trees, but summer pruning may be better for some fruits and…
Fruit Tree Pruning
Zoom WA, United StatesLearn the basics of fruit tree pruning and why your pruning strategies might be different when you prune for production. This class will cover apple, cherry, plum and pear trees. Dormant season is a good time to prune many of our more common fruit trees, but summer pruning may be better for some fruits and…
Founder’s Memorial Lecture: Cassisms and Other Fun
Zoom WA, United StatesWe apologize but due to logistical issues we will not be hosting the Founder's Memorial lecture on January 19th. Please continue to remember Cass's fun ways and " Find the True Form of the Plant and accentuate it!" --Thank you, the Outreach Team at PA Aloha, friends of PlantAmnesty! Join us this January for our…
Rose Pruning
Zoom WA, United StatesLearn the basics of rose pruning and how to approach the different types of roses, including hybrid tea, shrub and climbing roses. Taught by Shondell Kelley Online Tuesday evening classes will be recorded. Recordings will be available for viewing by registrants for two weeks following the class date.
Rose Pruning
Zoom WA, United StatesLearn the basics of rose pruning and how to approach the different types of roses, including hybrid tea, shrub and climbing roses. Taught by Keith Dekker Online Sunday classes will not be recorded for later viewing.
Meeting of Like Minds: The Evolution of the Cass Garden
Zoom WA, United StatesEnjoy our MOLM as a free, members-only benefit. Please remember to log in before attempting to purchase tickets for this event. The evolution of the Cass Turnbull Garden on Capitol Hill has been underway for the past 3+ years. Join Kate Day as she describes how the garden has gradually emerged through partnerships and…
Tree Pruning I
Zoom WA, United StatesThis class is a prerequisite for Trees II. This is the science behind our pruning decisions. In this class you will be introduced to a tree’s structure and biology. You will learn how and why trees respond to various events. Better outcomes can be achieved when you learn to work with a trees natural processes…
Tree Pruning I
Zoom WA, United StatesPruning trees makes sense when you understand the science behind it. You will be introduced to the basics of tree biology, including apical dominance and tree responses to wounding (development of callus and woundwood, as well as compartmentalization of decay). Tree structure is covered, with discussion of branch attachments, codominant stems and included bark. Proper…
March Webinar: The values of public parks, exemplified by the Cass Turnbull Garden
Zoom WA, United StatesJoin Daniel Winterbottom, Professor of Landscape Architecture at the University of Washington, as he describes the contributions that he and his students are making to the creation of the Cass Turnbull Garden, including their design for the southern section of the garden, and their installation of key features in the garden’s north section. In each of…
Tree Pruning II
Zoom WA, United StatesIt is STRONGLY advised to have taken Trees I prior to this class. This is the “How- to” class for the practical application of the pruning concepts learned in Trees I. See examples of good and bad pruning decisions. Learn the best practices for making pruning cuts, training young trees and tree maintenance. Examples for…
Tree Pruning II
Zoom WA, United StatesThis class will show you how, what and when to do specific types of tree pruning. Structural pruning of young trees is covered, as well as mature tree pruning techniques including crown cleaning, crown thinning, crown raising and crown reduction. Pruning cycles, pruning doses, and seasonal timing are explained. Mal-pruning is defined (tree topping, lion’s…
Spring Shin-Dig 2021
OnlineEnjoy three exciting seminars at your convenience, then join us for a panelist discussion focused on registrants' questions. We anticipate some lively back-and-forth as our panelists discuss answers to your questions! Planting for a Prune-less Garden: Selecting the right plant for your goals is critical in building a beautiful garden. Perhaps you simply want some…
Meeting of Like Minds: How Trees Inspire John Gradé’s Art
Zoom WA, United StatesEnjoy our MOLM as a free, members-only benefit. Please remember to log in before attempting to purchase tickets for this event. John Gradé (American, born 1970 in Minneapolis, MN) lives and works in Seattle, WA. Inspired by changing geological and biological forms and systems in the natural world. John works with his studio team…
Shrubs I
Zoom WA, United StatesThe Friendly, Fearless, and Forgiving. This class covers basic cuts, basic plant habits and what Cass Turnbull called the “pruning budget." We will provide examples of five plants that are relatively easy to prune: nandina, evergreen azalea, lilac, camellia, and yew. Taught by Mary Machala Are you a member? Please login to your account before registering. Would you…
Shrubs I
Zoom WA, United StatesThe Friendly, Fearless, and Forgiving. This class covers basic cuts, basic plant habits and what Cass Turnbull called the “pruning budget." We will provide examples of five plants that are relatively easy to prune: nandina, evergreen azalea, lilac, camellia, and yew. Taught by Mary Machala Are you a member? Please login to your account before registering. Would you…
May Webinar: Engaging the community to obtain data on forest health
Zoom WA, United StatesThe Forest Health Watch is designed to engage communities in research and learning about native plant health issues. The pilot project of the program is focused on the dieback of Thuja plicata, and community scientists are needed to accelerate the research. Western Red Cedar is a critical component of native cultures and ecosystems in the…
Shrubs II
Zoom WA, United StatesShearables, Hackables & Untouchables. Some plants can be cut to the ground each year, but there are others you barely touch and it's pandemonium! Find out which ones are which, as well as which plants are appropriately sheared every year. Plants discussed include butterfly bush, lavatera, heather, lavender, rockrose and witch hazel. Taught by Keith…
Shrubs II
Zoom WA, United StatesShearables, Hackables & Untouchables. Some plants can be cut to the ground each year, but there are others you barely touch and it's pandemonium! Find out which ones are which, as well as which plants are appropriately sheared every year. Plants discussed include butterfly bush, lavatera, heather, lavender, rockrose and witch hazel. Taught by Keith…
Meeting of Like Minds — Fruit Trees Simplified: Easy Harvest Pruning
Zoom WA, United StatesEnjoy our MOLM as a free, members-only benefit. Please remember to log in before attempting to purchase tickets for this event. Timed pruning offers a revolutionary approach to fruit tree care, winter prune for shape and summer prune to keep trees small and easy. This presentation covers fruit tree basics: the simple logic of pruning,…
Shrubs III
Zoom WA, United StatesThe Puzzlers and Consequences. This class teaches how to prune Rhododendron, Hydrangea, Callicarpa (Beautyberry), Viburnum bodnantense and Abelia. Included in this class are basic pruning techniques, common pruning mistakes and corrective pruning. Taught by Shondell Kelley
Shrubs III
Zoom WA, United StatesThe Puzzlers and Consequences. This class teaches how to prune Rhododendron, Hydrangea, Callicarpa (Beautyberry), Viburnum bodnantense and Abelia. Included in this class are basic pruning techniques, common pruning mistakes and corrective pruning. Taught by Bess Bronstein
Take a Walk with Van Bobbitt in the Cass Turnbull Garden 7.17.2021
Cass Turnbull Garden 1125 Harvard Ave E, Seattle, WA, United StatesCass Turnbull Garden Fundraiser – Plant Walk with Van Bobbitt The Cass Turnbull Garden is on its way to becoming fully realized! To raise funds and give the public a special look into the future park, PlantAmnesty is hosting plant identification walks with Van Bobbitt. Van is the immediate past President of the Washington Native…
Take a Walk with Van Bobbitt in the Cass Turnbull Garden 7.31.2021
Cass Turnbull Garden 1125 Harvard Ave E, Seattle, WA, United StatesCass Turnbull Garden Fundraiser – Plant Walk with Van Bobbitt The Cass Turnbull Garden is on its way to becoming fully realized! To raise funds and give the public a special look into the future park, PlantAmnesty is hosting plant identification walks with Van Bobbitt. Van is the immediate past President of the Washington Native…
Japanese Garden Pruning
Zoom WA, United StatesCreating and maintaining a Japanese Garden requires a high level of pruning skill and dedicated annual maintenance. This class covers the pruning of Japanese maples (upright and weeping), bamboo, cloud pruning pines and tamamono shearing. Taught by Bess Bronstein
Japanese Garden Pruning
Zoom WA, United StatesCreating and maintaining a Japanese Garden requires a high level of pruning skill and dedicated annual maintenance. This class covers the pruning of Japanese maples (upright and weeping), bamboo, cloud pruning pines and tamamono shearing. Taught by Bess Bronstein
Meeting of Like Minds — Renovation of the Historic Rhododendron Glen in UW Botanic Gardens
Zoom WA, United StatesEnjoy our MOLM as a free, members-only benefit. Please remember to log in before attempting to purchase tickets for this event. Join us to learn about the ongoing renovations in the Rhododendron Glen--one of the oldest collections in the Arboretum--with many magnificent trees, rhododendrons, and companion plantings. Ray Larson has been the the Interim Director…
Take a Walk with Ciscoe Morris in the Cass Turnbull Garden 8.21.2021
Cass Turnbull Garden 1125 Harvard Ave E, Seattle, WA, United StatesCass Turnbull Garden Fundraiser – Plant Walk with Ciscoe Morris The Cass Turnbull Garden is on its way to becoming fully realized! To raise funds and give the public a special look into the future park, PlantAmnesty is hosting a plant identification walk with legend Ciscoe Morris! You know him, you love him and now in an intimate, small…
Summer Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
Bothell, WA WAExperts in the field will demonstrate the basics of fruit tree pruning in small groups, followed by plenty of opportunities for attendees to give it a try on a variety of fruit types. This workshop will be held at an orchard on the east side of Lake Sammamish, easily accessible from 520 or I-90. Mass…
How To Renovate And Prune The Overgrown Garden
Zoom WA, United StatesThis is one of PlantAmnesty’s most popular classes and offers an introduction to pruning and landscape renovation. You will learn how to undo overplanting errors, renovate neglected plants, clean up the landscape and determine when transplanting might be the best option. Taught by Shondell Kelley Are you a member? Please login to your account before registering. Would you…
How To Renovate And Prune The Overgrown Garden
Zoom WA, United StatesThis is one of PlantAmnesty’s most popular classes and offers an introduction to pruning and landscape renovation. You will learn how to undo overplanting errors, renovate neglected plants, clean up the landscape and determine when transplanting might be the best option. Taught by Christina Pfeiffer Are you a member? Please login to your account before registering. Would you…
Vine Pruning 10.5.2021
Zoom WA, United StatesThis class covers pruning and management of some of our most common ornamental vines: wisteria, common varieties of clematis, Boston ivy/Virginia creeper, trumpet vine and honeysuckle. Taught by Laura Watson
Vine Pruning 10.10.2021
Zoom WA, United StatesThis class covers pruning and management of some of our most common ornamental vines: wisteria, common varieties of clematis, Boston ivy/Virginia creeper, trumpet vine and honeysuckle. Taught by Laura Watson
Meeting of Like Minds — Eyes in the Field with Sharon Collman
Zoom WA, United StatesThis MOLM will be available to members at no cost; nonmembers are able to purchase tickets to this presentation for $10. The Pacific Northwest is experiencing multiple invasions by insects (and diseases). These arrive with plants, soil, and seeds, in shipping containers, on shipping vehicles, and in household goods. Several are poised on our borders,…
Fall Festival Fundraiser
Cass Turnbull Garden 1125 Harvard Ave E, Seattle, WA, United StatesLove fall? Join PlantAmnesty October 23rd for our Fall Festival Fundraiser at the future site of the Cass Turnbull Garden in North Capitol Hill!This fall themed fundraiser includes: Guess the weight of our giant pumpkin for the chance to win Felco 12 pruners! Play games to win prizes such as gift cards to your favorite…
Rehabilitative Pruning
Zoom WA, United StatesLearn how to restore the natural shapes of trees and shrubs that have been mal-pruned. The three most common forms of mal-pruning (tree topping, over-thinning of trees and shrubs, and inappropriate shearing) will be reviewed. Included are discussions of water-sprouts, suckers, radical renovation techniques, and crown restoration. Taught by Shondell Kelley
Rehabilitative Pruning
Zoom WA, United StatesLearn how to restore the natural shapes of trees and shrubs that have been mal-pruned. The three most common forms of mal-pruning (tree topping, over-thinning of trees and shrubs, and inappropriate shearing) will be reviewed. Included are discussions of water-sprouts, suckers, radical renovation techniques, and crown restoration. Taught by Christina Pfeiffer
Art or Atrocity?
Zoom WA, United StatesThis class covers the three main forms of mal-pruning: tree topping, inappropriate shearing of trees and shrubs, and over thinning. We compare and contrast mal-pruning with bona fide examples of pruning art: pollarding, cloud pruning, topiary, pleaching, and coppicing. This class ends on a humorous note with photos of the Good, the Bad, and the…
Japanese Garden Pruning
Zoom WA, United StatesCreating and maintaining a Japanese Garden requires a high level of pruning skill and dedicated annual maintenance. This class covers the pruning of Japanese maples (upright and weeping), bamboo, cloud pruning pines and tamamono shearing. Taught by Bess Bronstein
Fruit Tree Pruning
Zoom WA, United StatesLearn the basics of fruit tree pruning and why your pruning strategies might be different when you prune for production. This class will cover apple, cherry, plum and pear trees. Dormant season is a good time to prune many of our more common fruit trees, but summer pruning may be better for some fruits and…
How To Renovate And Prune The Overgrown Garden
Zoom WA, United StatesThis is one of PlantAmnesty’s most popular classes and offers an introduction to pruning and landscape renovation. You will learn how to undo overplanting errors, renovate neglected plants, clean up the landscape and determine when transplanting might be the best option. Taught by Shondell Kelley Are you a member? Please login to your account before registering. Would you…
Rose Pruning
Zoom WA, United StatesLearn the basics of rose pruning and how to approach the different types of roses, including hybrid tea, shrub and climbing roses. Taught by Keith Dekker Online Sunday classes will not be recorded for later viewing.
Meeting of Like Minds — Allen Taylor: Trees and a Warming Climate: Strategies for Management and Adaptation
Zoom WA, United StatesThis MOLM will be available to members at no cost; nonmembers are able to purchase tickets to this presentation for $10. Trees and a Warming Climate: Strategies for Management and Adaptation The science behind and effects of climate change are undeniable. The value and benefits of trees in the face of climate change is also undeniable.…
Spring Renovation Pruning Workshop
Seattle, WA WAThis Renovation Workshop is a popular hands-on all–day event that features a 4:1 student-teacher ratio and real world experience. Students learn pruning and creative solutions for the overgrown garden as an entire yard is renovated during the class. Topics discussed are pruning, transplanting, and landscape maintenance. The group will move through an overgrown landscape while…
Vine Pruning
OnlineThis class covers pruning and management of some of our most common ornamental vines: wisteria, common varieties of clematis, Boston ivy/Virginia creeper, trumpet vine and honeysuckle. This class will be recorded and available for viewing by registrants for 2 weeks following the class date. Taught by Laura Watson
Winter Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
Sammamish, WA WAExperts in the field will demonstrate the basics of fruit tree pruning in small groups, followed by plenty of opportunities for attendees to give it a try on a variety of fruit types. This workshop will be held at an orchard along the east side of Lake Sammamish, easily accessible from Redmond or I-90. Registration…
Tree Pruning I
OnlinePruning trees makes sense when you understand the science behind it. You will be introduced to the basics of tree biology and structure, tree responses to the basic types of pruning cuts, and pruning standards and best management practices. This class will be recorded and available for viewing by registrants for 2 weeks following the…
Super Ascenders! Arborist Panel March 24, 2022
Have you ever wondered what Certified Arborists do?What is it like to look at the world from 85 feet up a tree?How do arborists decide whether a tree is healthy or a hazard? Join PlantAmnesty's Super Ascenders Arborist Panel Webinar and learn the answers to these questions and more! Our panel of Certified Arborists will…
Rehabilitative Pruning
OnlineLearn how to restore the natural shapes of trees and shrubs that have been mal-pruned. The three most common forms of mal-pruning (tree topping, over-thinning of trees and shrubs, and inappropriate shearing) will be reviewed. Included are discussions of water-sprouts, suckers, radical renovation techniques, and crown restoration. This class will be recorded and available for…
Tree Pruning II
OnlineThis class will show you how, what and when to apply a specific pruning system. This class will cover the natural pruning system, including structural pruning of young trees, as well as mature tree pruning techniques (crown cleaning, crown thinning, crown raising, crown reduction). More formal systems including pollarding, espalier, and pleaching are also covered.…
Meeting of Like Minds — Jodi Keyes: Commercial Property Landscape Management: Challenges and Solutions
OnlineDue to overwhelmingly pro-Zoom responses from our community, we are transitioning our Meeting of Like Minds for April 19 to a Zoom event. We are in the process of reformatting our automated registration emails to contain the Zoom link, so we encourage you to wait until after 1 pm (Pacific) to register. If you have…
Art or Atrocity?
Zoom WA, United StatesThis class covers the three main forms of mal-pruning: tree topping, inappropriate shearing of trees and shrubs, and over thinning. We compare and contrast mal-pruning with bona fide examples of pruning art: pollarding, cloud pruning, topiary, pleaching, and coppicing. This class ends on a humorous note with photos of the Good, the Bad, and the…
Shrubs I
Zoom WA, United StatesThe Friendly, Fearless, and Forgiving. This class covers basic cuts, basic plant habits and what Cass Turnbull called the “pruning budget." We will provide examples of five plants that are relatively easy to prune: nandina, evergreen azalea, lilac, camellia, and yew. Taught by Mary Machala NOTE: We had anticipated returning to in person classes on…
Fruit Tree Pruning
Zoom WA, United StatesLearn the basics of fruit tree pruning and why your pruning strategies might be different when you prune for production. This class will cover apple, cherry, plum and pear trees. Dormant season is a good time to prune many of our more common fruit trees, but summer pruning may be better for some fruits and…
Japanese Garden Pruning
Zoom WA, United StatesCreating and maintaining a Japanese Garden requires a high level of pruning skill and dedicated annual maintenance. This class covers the pruning of Japanese maples (upright and weeping), bamboo, cloud pruning pines and tamamono shearing. Taught by Bess Bronstein All online classes will be recorded, with recordings available for two weeks after the class date.…
Meeting of Like Minds — Lorene Edwards Forkner: Seeing Color in the Garden
OnlineDue to overwhelming feedback from our community, this Meeting of Like Minds will be held as a Zoom event. Please note that this MOLM is on a Wednesday evening, not on our usual Tuesday. Lorene Edwards Forkner is a Seattle-based gardener, columnist, painter, speaker, and book author. At our MOLM, your eyes and brain will…
Rose Pruning
Zoom WA, United StatesLearn the basics of rose care and pruning and how to approach the different types of roses, including hybrid tea, shrub, and climbing roses. Taught by Keith Dekker Please note that registration for classes will end one hour prior to class start time. Recordings of online classes will be available for viewing for two weeks…
Shrubs II
Zoom WA, United StatesShearables, Hackables & Untouchables. Some plants can be cut to the ground each year, but there are others you barely touch and it's pandemonium! Find out which ones are which, as well as which plants are appropriately sheared every year. Plants discussed include lavatera, heather, lavender, rockroses, witch hazel, winter sweet, double-file viburnum, Perovskia, and…
Tree Pruning I
OnlinePruning trees makes sense when you understand the science behind it. You will be introduced to the basics of tree biology and structure, tree responses to the basic types of pruning cuts, and pruning standards and best management practices. This class will be recorded and available for viewing by registrants for 2 weeks following the…
Shrubs III
Zoom WA, United StatesThe Puzzlers and Consequences. This class teaches how to prune Rhododendron, Hydrangea, Callicarpa (Beautyberry), Viburnum bodnantense and Abelia. Included in this class are basic pruning techniques, common pruning mistakes and corrective pruning. Taught by Bess Bronstein
Meeting of Like Minds — Sara Shores: Brockman Memorial Tree Tour
Center for Urban Horticulture 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA, United StatesHave you visited the Cork Oak (Quercus suber) on the University of Washington Campus? Join Sara Shores, an Urban Forest Specialist with the UW, for a virtual Brockman Memorial Tree Tour through the campus. Learn the histories and intriguing facts about some very special trees. We are opening the doors at the Center for Urban Horticulture…
Summer Renovation Pruning Workshop
Medina, WA Medina, United StatesThis Renovation Workshop is a popular hands-on all–day event that will feature a 3:1 student-teacher ratio and real world experience. Students learn pruning and creative solutions for the overgrown garden as an entire yard is tackled during the class. Topics discussed are pruning, transplanting, and landscape maintenance. Note that no transplanting is expected to be…
Sip and Paint with Lorene Edwards Forkner
Dunn Gardens 13533 Northshire Rd NW, Seattle, WA7/1/2022 This event is sold out. To be added to a wait list for tickets please email: info@plantamnesty.org How do you perceive and remember colors? How do you apply your sense of colors in gardening? Lorene Edwards Forkner, a local author, columnist, gardener, and designer, has developed a system that helps her better see and…
Tree Pruning II
OnlineREGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS WILL STOP ONE HOUR PRIOR TO CLASS START TIME This class will show you how, what and when to apply a specific pruning system. This class will cover the natural pruning system, including structural pruning of young trees, as well as mature tree pruning techniques (crown cleaning, crown thinning, crown raising,…
How To Renovate And Prune The Overgrown Landscape
Zoom WA, United StatesREGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS WILL STOP ONE HOUR PRIOR TO CLASS START TIME This is one of PlantAmnesty’s most popular classes and offers an introduction to pruning and landscape renovation. You will learn how to undo overplanting errors, renovate neglected plants, clean up the landscape and determine when transplanting might be the best option. Taught…
Tree Hugger Bingo with Ciscoe Morris!
The Mountaineers 7700 Sand Point Way, Seattle, WA, United StatesIt's back! Don't we all enjoy learning about plants from Ciscoe Morris? It's even better when you get to win some of those plants at PlantAmnesty's Tree Hugger Bingo! Nurseries from all over the greater Seattle area are donating plants to our cause, and there are sure to be some special plants about which Ciscoe…
Shrubs I
Zoom WA, United StatesThe Friendly, Fearless, and Forgiving. This class covers basic cuts, basic plant habits and what Cass Turnbull called the “pruning budget." We will provide examples of five plants that are relatively easy to prune: nandina, evergreen azalea, lilac, camellia, and yew. Taught by Michelle Rau All online classes will be recorded, with recordings available for…
Vine Pruning
OnlineThis class covers pruning and management of some of our most common ornamental vines: wisteria, common varieties of clematis, Boston ivy/Virginia creeper, trumpet vine and honeysuckle. This class will be recorded and available for viewing by registrants for 2 weeks following the class date. Please note that registration will end one hour before class starts.…
Meeting of Like Minds — Allen Taylor: Urban Trees and Seattle’s New Tree Protection Code
Center for Urban Horticulture 3501 NE 41st St, Seattle, WA, United StatesAre you aware of the new Tree Protection Code in the City of Seattle? How will these new policies affect tree services and our beloved trees? Join Allen Taylor at the Center for Urban Horticulture for a presentation and discussion about the proposed and current updates to the Seattle tree code. Allen will help us understand…
Shrubs II
Zoom WA, United StatesShearables, Hackables & Untouchables. Some plants can be cut to the ground each year, but there are others you barely touch and it's pandemonium! Find out which ones are which, as well as which plants are appropriately sheared every year. Plants discussed include lavatera, heather, lavender, rockroses, witch hazel, winter sweet, double-file viburnum, Perovskia, and…
Fall Renovation Pruning Workshop
Mountlake Terrrace Mountlake Terrace, WA, United StatesThis Renovation Workshop is a popular hands-on all–day event that will feature a 3:1 student-teacher ratio and real world experience. Students learn pruning and creative solutions for the overgrown garden as an entire yard is tackled during the class. Expect to tackle plant removal, transplanting, "unshearing", bed enlargement/definition, and classic neglected shrub renovation. The group…
Rehabilitative Pruning
OnlineLearn how to restore the natural shapes of trees and shrubs that have been mal-pruned. The three most common forms of mal-pruning (tree topping, over-thinning of trees and shrubs, and inappropriate shearing) will be reviewed. Included are discussions of water-sprouts, suckers, radical renovation techniques, and crown restoration. Please note that registration for online classes will…
Identificación de las Plantas en los Jardines del Pacífico Noroeste, Técnicas de Poda, y Cómo Plantar y Mantener el Jardín
OnlineLamentamos informarles que nuestras clases de Poda y de Plantar y Mantener el Jardín se van a posponer. Nos pondremos en contacto con todos los matriculados vía email para notificarles que hemos cambiado las fechas y mandaremos un segundo email cuando confirmemos la nuevas fechas. We regret that our Pruning and Landscape Planting + Maintenance…
2022 Holiday Party and Annual Meeting
University Unitarian Church 6556 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA, United StatesWe'll be looking for you at our Holiday Party and Annual Meeting! Please note a schedule change: Doors open at 6 p.m., and our program starts at 6:30 p.m. Come join us for a fun evening with games, a year-end summary, Pruning Horror photos, the Holly-Dazed Singers, a potluck dinner, a raffle, and more. If…
Shrubs III
Zoom WA, United StatesThe Puzzlers and Consequences. This class teaches how to prune Rhododendron, Hydrangea, Callicarpa (Beautyberry), Viburnum bodnantense and Abelia. Included in this class are basic pruning techniques, common pruning mistakes and corrective pruning. Please note that registration for online classes will end one hour prior to class start time. Recordings of online classes will be available…
Art or Atrocity?
Zoom WA, United StatesThis class covers the three main forms of mal-pruning: tree topping, inappropriate shearing of trees and shrubs, and over thinning. We compare and contrast mal-pruning with bona fide examples of pruning art: pollarding, cloud pruning, topiary, pleaching, and coppicing. This class ends on a humorous note with photos of the Good, the Bad, and the…
Fruit Tree Pruning (Ingela Wanerstrand)
Zoom WA, United StatesLearn the basics of fruit tree pruning and why your pruning strategies might be different when you prune for production. This class will cover apple, cherry, plum and pear trees. Dormant season is a good time to prune many of our more common fruit trees, but summer pruning may be better for some fruits and…
Rose Pruning (Keith Dekker)
Zoom WA, United StatesLearn the basics of rose care and pruning and how to approach the different types of roses, including hybrid tea, shrub, and climbing roses. Please note that registration for classes will end one hour prior to class start time. Recordings of online classes will be available for viewing for two weeks after the class date.…
Tree Pruning I (Bess Bronstein)
OnlinePruning trees makes sense when you understand the science behind it. You will be introduced to the basics of tree biology and structure, tree responses to the basic types of pruning cuts, and pruning standards and best management practices. Please note that registration for online classes will end one hour prior to class start time.…
Spring Renovation Workshop
Magnuson Park, Seattle WAThis Renovation Workshop is a popular hands-on, session that will feature a low student:teacher ratio and real world experience in a public garden space. Students learn pruning and creative solutions for the overgrown garden, working on a variety of plants and landscaping designs. Some of the plants are in their third year of staged renovation,…
Tree Pruning II (Bess Bronstein)
OnlineThis class will show you how, what and when to apply a specific pruning system. This class will cover the natural pruning system, including structural pruning of young trees, as well as mature tree pruning techniques (crown cleaning, crown thinning, crown raising, crown reduction). More formal systems including pollarding, espalier, and pleaching are also covered.…
Spring Renovation Workshop
Woodinville, WA WAThis Renovation Workshop is a popular hands-on, session that will feature a low student:teacher ratio and real world experience on private property. Students learn pruning and creative solutions for the overgrown garden, working on a variety of plants and landscaping designs. There may be some transplantation and bed shaping, but the majority of the work…
Meeting of Like Minds — Seattle’s New Tree Protection Code — Make your voice heard
PlantAmnesty offices Building 30, 6310 NE 74th St, SeattleURGENT!!! We have only a few days remaining after the dates of this MOLM to make our voices heard regarding amendments to Seattle's new tree protection code. Learn about concerns and talking points from arborists and The Last 6000 representatives. This code will affect you if you live in the greater Seattle area, because it…
John Grade Studio Tour: Watch wood be given a new life!
Seattle, WA WAPlantAmnesty invites you to join John Grade, Seattle's own internationally recognized artist, to learn more about his artwork and tour his studio. John shares his love for trees through his art installations and is graciously supporting this fundraiser because he believes in PlantAmnesty's mission and our concern for the urban tree canopy. At his studio,…
Spring Renovation Workshop
Seattle, WA WAThis Renovation Workshop is a popular hands-on, session that will feature a low student:teacher ratio and real world experience on private property. Students learn pruning and creative solutions for the overgrown garden, working on a variety of plants and landscaping designs. There may be some transplantation and bed shaping, but the majority of the work…
Shrubs I: The Friendly, Fearless, and Forgiving (Christina Pfeiffer)
Zoom WA, United StatesThis class covers basic cuts, basic plant habits and what Cass Turnbull called the “pruning budget." We will provide examples of five plants that are relatively easy to prune: nandina, evergreen azalea, lilac, camellia, and yew. Please note that registration for online classes will end one hour prior to class start time. Recordings of online…
Meeting of Like Minds:Teachings of Our Tree Elders
Camp Long 5200 35th Ave SW, Seattle, WA, United StatesCome join us for a joint MOLM with the Windz of Change Alliance. We are focusing on the many ways in which our elder trees can benefit our communities, and several speakers are joining forces to share information about our elder trees. This MOLM will be at Camp Long in West Seattle, and you will…
