Is that old lilac refusing to flower? Spring is a great time to assess your woody shrubs for shape and structure. This Berkshire Botanical Garden hands-on workshop on Saturday, April 11 from 9 – 12 will focus on when, why and how to renovate or rejuvenate your woody plants. Learn about tools, timing and specific techniques available to the home gardener. Following a lecture and several pruning demonstrations, participants will learn by doing. The program will take place at the Education Center at Berkshire Botanical Garden in Stockbridge, and is $35 for BBG members, $40 for nonmembers.

Instructor Ron Yaple, A.A.S. Forestry, MCA/CLA, owner of Race Mountain Tree Services, has developed a regional reputation as one of the premier arborists. His company serves the tri-state region and is a full-service company. He is a dedicated and knowledgeable teacher of arboriculture. Register online at http://www.berkshirebotanical.org/event/rejuvenating-shrubs-lilacs-weigela-forsythia-and-more-2/?instance_id=3280