Autumn is a great time to assess your woody plants for shape and structure.This Berkshire Botanical Garden demonstration/workshop on October 20 from 10 – 1 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. $25 for BBG members, $35 for nonmembers. Register at www.berkshirebotanical.org.
Ken Gooch, is a Massachusetts Certified Arborist and the former Forest Health Program Director for the Massachusetts Department of Conservation.
