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.…
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.…
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…
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…
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.…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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 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…
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
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…
