Developing Strength and Beauty in Garden Trees

Description

Lecture and demonstration. See hands-on pruning practice policy below. Meet in the Crafts Area.

The beauty of Japanese gardens owes much to their stately mature trees. To attain such grace and age, they must withstand occasional windstorms as well as be properly pruned and cared for. Learn traditional Japanese tree aesthetics and modern tree care science to develop trees with strength, beauty, and health. Instructor will demonstrate both tree care principles and specific pruning techniques.

Peter Quintanilla, a Certified Arborist and UCCE Master Gardener is a pruning specialist, a pruning instructor for Master Gardeners, and works with Barrie D. Coate and Associates. Contact 831-760-0160, P.O. Box 149, Carmel CA 93921

Discounts on class fees with advance payment: $35 per person single class, $30 each for multiple classes/family per check, $25 returning students, $40 for returning student accompanying a new guest. Mail checks 5 days in advance, payable to instructor(s). Regular class fees are $40 per person at the door

Hands-on pruning practice, if any, shall be on materials we bring to classroom "potluck". Bring your container plants, cut branches, hand-shears, and/or photos of plants.

More Info

Link

http://www.hakone.us

Call

831-760-0160