Join us for plant and garden themed learning workshops at Smith-Gilbert Gardens! Each month is a different garden related topic with a hands-on component. Ages 10 and up.
Pruning 101 with Christie Bryant of Speaking for Trees: Saturday, January 17, 1:00-3:00PM
Want to know how to help your trees and shrubs live a long, healthy life? Learn how to prune young trees and woody plants with us!
Pruning is important for good structure, can help improve tree health, aesthetics, fruiting and even safety. This hands-on class, held in the Gardens, will teach you the basics of young tree and woody plant pruning, why it's important, and cover the best tools to use for the job.
This class is led by guest instructor, Christie Bryant, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, and Founder of Speaking for the Trees, Inc.
Pruning 102 with Christie Bryant of Speaking for Trees- Saturday, February 21 1:00-3:00PM
Topic: Pruning 102 with Christie Bryant from Speaking for Trees
This class is also led by guest instructor, Christie Bryant, ISA Board Certified Master Arborist, and Founder of Speaking for the Trees, Inc.
These useful workshops are each $25 for non-members and discounted for members.
Great workshop! Very informative and I’m feeling more confident in my Bonsai care. Loved that we got to pot and bring home a maple bonsai sapling from the gardens. I’ll be on the lookout for the wiring / shaping workshop this winter. Thank you to Zach and the team.
Lindsey
Great class, very informative!
I had a fabulous time at the wreath-making workshop with Hanna, Ryan, and Given! The wreath I made turned out beautifully, and my mother-in-law (for whom it was a gift) was thrilled! The workshop was very well organized, and the handouts - with both instructions and inspiration pics - were perfect. I tucked them in with my Christmas boxes so that I will be ready for next year!
Registration was simple and the fee was a great value. There were knowledgable instructors giving easy to follow directions. The greenery provided for the wreaths was varied and plentiful. We had plenty of supplies and greenery including colorful holly berries. The instruction to use the materials and our creativity to make a beautiful wreath to take home. Thank you for this opportunity.
It was so much fun making a Christmas wreath. The variety of greenery was abundant. Hannah, Ryan and Given were so helpful and considerate. I was so engaged in making my wreath that I forgot to enjoy the tasty drink treat that was provided. The entire experience was most delightful. I greatly appreciate the opportunity and look forward to attending the event again next year, if it is offered. Thank you so much!
Excellent class! Zack is a very good instructor.
I would have given this workshop a 5 star review if it had been more hands on rather than just a power point presentation with side visuals. Robert was very knowledgeable and super pleasant.
I learned a lot and also found out that I knew a lot about winterizing the garden.
Such a great course! The teacher was knowledgeable and answered questions well. I was thankful to take this class and know that what I learned will be useful later.