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Shrub Pruning I: The Friendly, Fearless, and Forgiving

Discover the secrets of expert shrub pruning with a focus on nandina, azalea, lilac, camellia, and yew. Gain practical knowledge and expert tips from the Master Pruner Series.

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What you'll learn in this garden class:

Learn the basic pruning cuts, basic plant habits, and what Cass Turnbull called 'the pruning budget.' You will learn specific recommendations for five plants that are relatively easy to prune: nandina, evergreen azalea, lilac, camellia, and yew.

The Friendly, Fearless and Forgiving. This talk will focus on nandina, evergreen azalea, lilac, camellia, and yew. Part of the Master Pruner Series held in partnership with PlantAmnesty.

Remote Learning

This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.

Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.

Refund Policy

Cancellation and refund requests must be submitted in writing to [email protected]

  • Cancellations more than 6 business days prior to a class are subject to a 15% processing charge (minimum $10).
  • Cancellations with less than 6 business days notice are non-refundable.

If a program is canceled by the school for any reason, a full refund will be made to all enrollees. Refunds may take four weeks to process.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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    Reviewed by Gary R. on 7/12/2024
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The University of Washington Botanic Gardens is a unit within the School of Environmental & Forest Sciences and encompasses two sites: the Washington Park Arboretum on the south side of Union Bay and the Center for Urban Horticulture on the north side. The 230-acre Arboretum includes a vibrant collection...

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