Autumn is a great time to assess your woody plants for shape and structure.This demonstration/workshop taught by Ken Gooch will focus on pruning, including when, why and how to shape, renovate, train or rejuvenate your woody plants. Learn about pruning tools, timing and specific techniques available to the home gardener. Pruning techniques for both evergreen and deciduous hedges will be covered.

Wear waterproof outerwear and boots and bring pruners.

Ken Gooch, is a Massachusetts Certified Arborist and the former Forest Health Program Director for the Massachusetts Department of Conservation.

Advance registration is highly recommended, but walk-ins are always welcome, space permitting.

Withdrawals: To withdraw your registration from a class, please contact us as soon as possible so we can make your space available to others. If you give us at least 7 days’ notice prior to the event, we will refund you less an administrative fee equaling 25% of the program cost.
Please note: we cannot offer refunds for withdrawals less than 7 days before a class.