Autumn is a great time to assess your woody plants for shape and structure. This Berkshire Botanical Garden demonstration/workshop 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 specifically for both evergreen and deciduous hedges will be covered. The program will take place Saturday, September 24 from 10:30 – 1:30 at the Garden in West Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Ken Gooch is a Massachusetts Certified Arborist, and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management’s Forest Health Specialist for Berkshire County. He is an educator and lectures widely on a variety of topics including forest health, pruning, and arboriculture. Fee is $30 for BBG members, $35 for nonmembers. You may register on line at www.berkshirebotanical.org. Wear waterproof outerwear and boots, and bring a bag lunch.
