Pruning Program
GJG is thrilled to announce its Pruning Training Program taught by professional aesthetic pruners.
The pruning program is designed for gardeners and landscape professionals interested in pruning for the health of a plant and aesthetics of the plant and landscape, while advancing your pruning and plant knowledge and skills.
Each course focuses on different aspects of pruning in regards to different plant material. See below. Check back often. New courses are added all the time.
Spring Courses
We’re adding a scientific element to GJG’s pruning program.
Pruning Broadleaf Evergreen Shrubs: Saturday, June 24th, 12pm-2pm: $45
Where do you even start when you look at your evergreen shrubs? Learn ways to gracefully bring your shrubs back into order. Learn when to prune and how to prune. Not all shrubs react the same to pruning. This workshop is in person at the Gresham Japanese Garden.
Bring your pruners just in case Francheska lets you work on a shrub.
Francheska Snyder
Originally from Pennsylvania, Francheska Snyder is the current owner/operator of Niwa Method, a landscape contracting business specializing in Japanese gardens in the Portland area. She has previously worked in public non-profit gardens such as the Portland Japanese Garden, Shofuso Japanese House and Garden, and Wyck Historic House and Garden. She has participated in work-study opportunities assisting Japanese garden builds across the United States, in Italy, and in various regions of Japan. Francheska earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from Rochester Institute of Technology in 2009. She holds a certificate in Ornamental Horticulture from Longwood Gardens, a 3rd Term Master Level certificate from the Ohara School of Ikebana and is a recognized Chanticleer Scholar. She also uses her time and talent on the board of Leach Botanical Garden, and consulting and teaching for the Gresham Japanese Garden.
Soil – What it is and How it Works, Zoom, June 19th, 6-7:30pm
Soil! It’s ALL about soil! Most people only have a vague idea of what soil is and how it works. You will learn more than you ever thought possible about soil, including why you are alive, what nutrients are, and how soil stores water and nutrients, all fundamental information important to your landscape.
James Cassidy: Instructor
GJG instructor, James Cassidy has been a teacher of Soil Science at Oregon State University for over 18 years. He teaches a similar introductory class to over 100 students each term and it’s very popular. This course is underwritten by Bartlett Tree Experts.
Pruning Workshop, Onsite: August 5th, 10am–4pm – $100
The all-day pruning workshop is designed for the intermediate pruner. You will be pruning a Japanese Garden at Vanport Manufacturing in Boring, Oregon with guidance from instructor, Francheska Snyder.
The workshop will be limited to 8 participants for an optimal learning experience.
Work Site
We are always on the look-out for work sites. Take a look at the site requirements and if you think that you are a good fit, contact us at administrator@greshamjapanesegarden.org.
Upcoming Workshops & Classes
Ikebana for Every Season
June 13, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmArt of Bonsai Workshop (Thursday)
June 15, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmArt of Bonsai Workshop (Saturday)
June 17, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm‘Soil! – What it is and How it Works’
June 19, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pmPruning Broadleaf Evergreens
June 24, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pmIkebana for Every Season
July 11, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmArt of Bonsai Workshop (Saturday)
July 15, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmArt of Bonsai Workshop (Thursday)
July 20, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmIkebana for Every Season
August 8, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmArt of Bonsai Workshop (Thursday)
August 17, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmArt of Bonsai Workshop (Saturday)
August 19, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm‘The Nature of Haiku’ Workshop
September 10, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pmIkebana for Every Season
September 12, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmArt of Bonsai Workshop (Saturday)
September 16, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmArt of Bonsai Workshop (Thursday)
September 21, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmIkebana for Every Season
October 10, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmManga Animation Workshop
October 14 - October 15Art of Bonsai Workshop (Thursday)
October 19, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmArt of Bonsai Workshop (Saturday)
October 21, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pmIkebana for Every Season
November 14, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm