We are delighted to report that Grateful Trees and Bees is partnering with For Garden’s Sake to offer a free pruning workshop! Participation is limited to ten students. Follow the below links to register.
Tree Pruning for Beginners
Saturday, February 1, 10am-11am
In the N.C. Piedmont, winter is the ideal time for pruning trees. A proactive health practice, pruning may be conducted for a variety of reasons including removal of dead wood, removal of poorly formed branches and branch unions, improved resistance to storm threats from ice or wind, disease mitigation, reduction of interference with structures, and crown raising and shaping.
Join Jacob Pressley, Certified Arborist and owner of Grateful Trees and Bees, for a workshop covering the fundamentals of tree pruning and methods to encourage healthy tree structure. The class will begin with a discussion sharing basic pruning knowledge, including: “the pruner’s pre-amble;” why the dormant season is the best time for pruning; which species it is essential to prune only in the winter; the art of shaping; and various pruning techniques for both fruit and landscape trees. Participants will then have the opportunity to observe and practice proper pruning techniques on various specimens on the grounds of For Garden’s Sake. Pole saws will be available to try out, but students are also welcomed to bring their favorite pair of gardening shears or a pole saw of their own to use.
This class is free, but it is limited to ten participants so that each student may have time to try out the hand tools. Don’t wait! Register today!
