Join us for this Zoom webinar, Tree Talk by Chris Roddick. Chris is an ISA Certified Arborist and a Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA). He is the author of the Tree Care Primer, a guide to care for young, mature, and veteran trees. For thousands of years, people have used the ancient practice of pruning to manipulate […]
Late winter is an ideal time to prune fruit trees. Pruning during dormancy helps invigorate growth, removes dead, weak, or crossing branches, and focuses the tree’s energy on fewer, stronger limbs for a healthier structure and better harvest. Instructor Jonathan Faith will bring an apple tree, pear tree, nectarine tree, and plum tree to discuss […]
Repotting Deciduous Trees In this hands-on workshop, Bonsai Master Bobby Curttright will teach you the essential techniques for repotting deciduous bonsai. He will cover how to safely remove a tree from its pot, properly prune the roots, explain soil mixes, and position the tree to encourage healthy growth and strong structure. You will repot a […]
Repotting Deciduous Trees In this hands-on workshop, Bonsai Master Bobby Curttright will teach you the essential techniques for repotting deciduous bonsai. He will cover how to safely remove a tree from its pot, properly prune the roots, explain soil mixes, and position the tree to encourage healthy growth and strong structure. You will repot a […]
We’re excited to unveil Group Kobo, the newest offering in our Art of Bonsai series. This drop‑in workshop invites you to bring your bonsai to work on, alongside a friendly community of fellow enthusiasts. Repotting should happen between February and March, just as buds swell, yet before leaves fully emerge. Bring your bonsai, and a […]
Taught by beekeepers Bruce Janes and Jim Buck. There is a lot to learn about starting your own beekeeping. Start by learning the basics of residential honey beekeeping. Why do people become beekeepers. What you need to consider and the differences between beekeeping in a rural vs urban setting. What equipment and tools do you […]
What to Expect in this Workshop instructor Nana Bellerud's will concentrate March's ikebana workshop on some early spring flowers, along with their symbols and meanings. Still keeping the principles and core concepts of ikebana, she will share some material and design ideas. In addition, Bellerud will cover the basic concept, techniques, tools and equipment, and […]
Repotting Conifer Trees In this hands-on workshop, Bonsai Master Bobby Curttright will teach you the essential techniques for repotting conifers. He will cover how to safely remove a tree from its pot, properly prune the roots, explain soil mixes, and position the tree to encourage healthy growth and strong structure. The specific conifer has not […]
Repotting Conifer Trees In this hands-on workshop, Bonsai Master Bobby Curttright will demonstate the essential techniques for repotting conifers. He will cover how to safely remove a tree from its pot, properly prune the roots, explain soil mixes, and position the tree to encourage healthy growth and strong structure. The specific conifer has not been […]
Join us for a Zoom webinar to learn how to apply the aesthetic pruning approach to trees and shrubs in your garden. This webinar will be taught by Maryann Lewis, a professional aesthetic pruner based in Portland, Oregon. She will uncover how to assess your tree or shrub, identify the role it plays in your […]
What to Expect in this Workshop Instructor Nana Bellerud will lead April’s ikebana workshop with a focus on popular Japanese spring-blooming plants such as cherry and pear blossoms, including their symbolism and seasonal meanings. While maintaining the core principles of ikebana, she will share material selection and design ideas rooted in the Sogetsu approach. Bellerud […]
Making a Kusamono For this project, the kusamono features Vaccinium ovatum (Evergreen Huckleberry), a refined and seasonally expressive companion plant. As a kusamono, Vaccinium ovatum offers balance and softness beside a bonsai display, suggesting a natural woodland setting. Its compact growth habit and fine branching make it especially suitable for small containers, where it can […]
Making a Kusamono For this project, the kusamono features Vaccinium ovatum (Evergreen Huckleberry), a refined and seasonally expressive companion plant. As a kusamono, Vaccinium ovatum offers balance and softness beside a bonsai display, suggesting a natural woodland setting. Its compact growth habit and fine branching make it especially suitable for small containers, where it can […]
Are you wondering why your rhododendrons or azaleas aren’t blooming like they should? Or, aren't growing like you want them to? Join Jim Card, Garden Director, for a hands-on demonstration covering the fundamentals of pruning flowering shrubs. You’ll learn: How and where to make the right cuts When to prune to encourage flowers, not remove […]
Join Laura Dufala, owner of Bentwood Tree Farm, as she guides you through the why’s and how’s of candling pines. Learn about the importance of timing, balance, and health in creating beautifully structured trees. Learn how to: Identify and manage the apical candle Determine which candles to remove for ideal structure Know when to break […]