The 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 […]

This 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 […]

Learn 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.  

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 by Shondell Kelley Are you a member?  Please login to your account before registering. Would you […]

Learn 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 […]

Creating 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

This 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 […]

Learn 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

Learn 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

This 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

This 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

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 by Christina Pfeiffer Are you a member?  Please login to your account before registering. Would you […]

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 by Shondell Kelley Are you a member?  Please login to your account before registering. Would you […]

Creating 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

Creating 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

The 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

The 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

Shearables, 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 […]

Shearables, 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 […]

The 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 […]

The 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 […]

This 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 […]

It 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 […]

Pruning 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 […]

This 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 […]

Learn 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.  

Learn 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.  

Learn 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 […]

Learn 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 […]

It 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 […]

Learn 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

This 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 […]

This 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 […]

The 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 […]

Creating 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

The 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 […]

This 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

This is the science and biology behind the pruning of trees. Get the inside story on how trees grow and survive to become the longest lived, most massive species on the planet. Famous arboriculturalist Dr. Alex Shigo taught us that all pruning wounds trees. Find out how to minimize that damage and work with the […]

Learn 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. Taught by Lauren Rogers

Shearables, Hackables & Untouchables. There are some plants that are 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 include butterfly bush, lavatera, heather, lavender, rockrose and witch hazel. Taught by […]

This 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