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SUMMARY:Pruning Conifers for Health and Aesthetics Course
DESCRIPTION:Pruning Conifers for Health and Aesthetics course will start at Ebetsu Plaza\, the garden nestled in front of the Kyoudou Center inside Gresham’s Main City Park\, home to a diverse collection of conifers. \nLimited to 15 students\, so register early to reserve your spot! \nWorkshop Overview \nThis in-person class is designed to deepen your understanding of conifer pruning through an aesthetic lens. Maryann will guide participants in: \n\nUnderstanding conifer growth biology and seasonal rhythms\nApplying pruning techniques to maintain plant health and desired size\nEnhancing landscape aesthetics through thoughtful pruning\nRecognizing and preserving the natural form of various conifer species\n\nWhether you’re a home gardener or a landscape professional\, this workshop offers valuable insights into the art and science of conifer pruning. \nLicensed landscapers can earn 2 CEUs.
URL:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/calendar/pruning-conifers-for-health-and-aesthetics-course-2/
LOCATION:Gresham Japanese Garden
CATEGORIES:Pruning Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maryann Lewis":MAILTO:maryann@maryannlewis.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261115T140000
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SUMMARY:Structural Pruning Pines
DESCRIPTION:Watch instructor\, Laura Dufala unlock the hidden character of pine trees through structural pine pruning. She’s captivating to watch her approach to cloud pruning\, and through her artistic eyes make decisions regarding which branches to keep and which ones to remove. She has a tendency to turn the class into a hands-on practicum\, so bring gloves and sanitized pruners. \nThe class will take place at the Gresham Japanese Garden’s Tsuru Island. Licensed landscapers will earn 3 CEU credits.
URL:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/calendar/structural-pruning-pines/
LOCATION:GJG Tsuru Island\, 124 S Main Avenue\, Gresham\, OR\, 97030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Pruning Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261205T120000
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SUMMARY:Pruning Upright Maples
DESCRIPTION:This is an in-person instructional course with professional pruner\, Francheska Snyder\, owner of Niwa Method. She will concentrate on a few species of upright maples on Tsuru Island. Topics will include pruning techniques that create space and organize branch structure; tree health and sun exposure; managing the desired size; planning for future growth; aesthetics; and more. A bonus with pruning uprights\, will be watching and learning climbing techniques as Francheska prunes the larger maples. \nWhether you’re a home gardener or a landscape professional\, this course offers advanced techniques for pruning upright maples.
URL:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/calendar/pruning-upright-maples-2/
LOCATION:Gresham Japanese Garden
CATEGORIES:Pruning Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261219T110000
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SUMMARY:Pruning Weeping Laceleaf Maples
DESCRIPTION:This is an in-person instructional course with Francheska Snyder. Throughout the course\, participants can engage in an open discussion with Francheska as she prunes a large weeping laceleaf maple in a garden that Gresham Japanese Garden manages. There may be opportunity for some light hand pruning (no pruning tools are required.) The maple (shown above)\, will take two days to complete. This class is the first of two. It’s repeated Sunday the 20th to finish the tree. \nTopics will include pruning techniques to create space and organize branch structure; tree health and sun exposure; managing the desired size; planning for future growth; aesthetics; and more. Whether you’re a home gardener or a landscape professional\, this course offers advanced techniques for pruning laceleaf maples. \nLicensed landscapers will earn 5 CEU credits. \n 
URL:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/calendar/pruning-laceleafs/
LOCATION:Gresham Japanese Garden
CATEGORIES:Pruning Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261220T120000
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SUMMARY:Pruning Weeping Laceleaf Maples
DESCRIPTION:This is an in-person instructional course with Francheska Snyder. Throughout the course\, participants can engage in an open discussion with Francheska as she prunes a large weeping laceleaf maple in a garden that Gresham Japanese Garden manages. There may be opportunity for some light hand pruning (no pruning tools are required.) The maple (shown above)\, requires two days to complete the pruning. This class is the second of two classes. \nTopics will include pruning techniques to create space and organize branch structure; tree health and sun exposure; managing the desired size; planning for future growth; aesthetics; and more. Whether you’re a home gardener or a landscape professional\, this course offers advanced techniques for pruning laceleaf maples. \nLicensed landscapers will earn 5 CEU credits. \n 
URL:https://www.greshamjapanesegarden.org/calendar/pruning-laceleaf-maples-sunday/
LOCATION:Gresham Japanese Garden
CATEGORIES:Pruning Program
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