Saturday, April 27, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm – Transplanting Shrubs and Planting Small Ornamental Trees
Learn by doing in this April 27 Berkshire Botanical Garden hands-on shrub and tree planting/transplanting workshop led by arborist Ken Gooch. All aspects of successful planting will be demonstrated, and participants will assist in transplanting a multi-stem shrub and planting a small tree. Learn how to successfully transplant shrubs through correct timing,placement, and techniques designed to create minimal disturbance and ensure smooth transition to a new site. Consider the differences between bare-root, container-grown, or balled-and-burlapped trees, and understand the importance of siting.
Participants should dress warmly and bring pruners and work gloves; dress for the weather. $15 for BBG members, $25 for nonmembers. Register at https://www.berkshirebotanical.org/events/transplanting-shrubs-and-planting-small-ornamental-trees-0
Ken Gooch is the Forest Health Program Director for the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and a Massachusetts Certified Arborist. He is a long-time instructor for the Berkshire Botanical Garden.
