Basics of Pruning

The Oak Spring Garden Foundation is an operating foundation dedicated to sharing the gifts and ideas of Rachel "Bunny" Mellon.  Its mission is to support and inspire fresh thinking and bold action on the history and future of plants, including the art and culture of plants, gardens and landscapes.

Oak Spring Garden Foundation

Join OSGF's  Arboriculture, Conservation and Landscapes (ACL) team to learn basic theory and techniques of pruning to enhance your trees.

Rokeby Farm | The Granary

Overview: Join our Arboriculture, Conservation, and Landscapes (ACL) team for an interactive workshop on pruning woody plants. The session will include a special presentation by Shane Wagoneer from Bartlett Tree Experts, covering essential pruning techniques and best practices to ensure plant health.Participants will then gain hands-on experience using and maintaining pruning tools, working with containerized plants to apply their new skills. The workshop will take place indoors and, weather permitting, outdoors under cover at our Pavilion. Please dress in layers and bring gloves and appropriate footwear for comfort and safety.Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. This workshop is ideal for novice and exerperienced gardeners of all levels looking to enhance their pruning knowledge and techniques.This event will take place on the Rokeby Farm portion of OSGF. The event will not include a tour of the formal garden, or main residence.IMPORTANT NOTE: Do NOT bring your own pruning tools or any plant material.About OSGF: The Oak Spring Garden Foundation (OSGF) is a philanthropic foundation based at the former primary estate of the late Paul and Rachel Mellon, who were major philanthropists in the U.S. of the arts, humanities, and sciences in the second half of the twentieth century. OSGF is located in the northern Virginia Piedmont and Blue Ridge Mountains region (ca. one-hour drive from Washington, D.C.). Led by Sir Peter Crane, the Foundation’s inaugural President, OSGF provides short courses and supports residencies for artists and scholars. Its celebrated Library comprises rare books, manuscripts and works of art relating to horticulture, landscape design, botany and natural history. It is becoming a new center of stimulation of all things botanical, from fundamental research in plant evolution and conservation, to horticultural and plant conservation practice, to the history and art of plants, gardens and landscapes.Photo Release Statement: By attending this event, you consent to your likeness and image being used for ongoing promotional and marketing efforts.Availability: This event will be capped at 20 participants. Registrations will be accepted on a rolling basis through Eventbrite until full.

Clif Brown began working on the property in 1988 and worked directly with Mrs. Rachel Lambert Mellon to achieve her aesthetic vision for the trees surrounding the Little Oak Spring property. Clif has over 30 years of landscape management experience and has been the Head of the ACL team since its inception in 2014.

Shane Wagoner has been involved in tree care since attending and graduating from West Virginia University. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Forest Resources Management he began his career in arboriculture with Bartlett Tree Experts.Shane specializes in delivering to clients the best possible solution for tree care and insect and disease programs that help trees thrive. Shane is a Certified Arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture. As an Eagle Scout, Shane spends a great deal of time enjoying the outdoors with his wife and young daughter.

Agenda

Introduction to pruning tools and theory

 Hands-on pruning practice

Wrap-up discussion

Adjourn

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