Spring Pruning Workshop 2024

Located in the heart of Traverse City – on the beautiful grounds of Historic Barns Park – The Botanic Garden will be a year-round sanctuary of environmental preservation, recreation and education. Its 25 acres will nurture the soul, enliven our history and promote Michigan’s natural beauty. With an emphasis on plant species native to northwest Michigan, it will create and enhance habitats for various forms of wildlife. As a place of refreshment and solace, The Botanic Garden’s unique and original design will inform and inspire. After over a decade of careful planning and preparation, the garden is coming alive. Visit our website atTheBotanicGarden.orgto learn more.Become a Member!Members of The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park enjoy a range of exclusive benefits. As a member, you will receive discounts on purchases in our Visitor Center Gift Shop and at a growing list of local retailers. Plus access to exclusive events,discounts on classes and workshopsoffered by The Garden, and much more. Membership can be purchased online athttps://thebotanicgarden.org/.

The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park

Hone your pruning skills in this immersive workshop where you'll learn tips and tricks then put them to practice around the Garden.

Experience the art and science of pruning with an immersive workshop at the Garden. Start your day with an in-depth look at the rationale for proper pruning techniques with Dr. Bob Schutzki. Then grab your shears and join Dr. Bob and Garden Executive Director, Matthew Ross in the gardens as you prune a variety of shrubs and small trees. Learn more about the benefits of dormant pruning in this intimate workshop co-sponsored by the MSU Extension Master Gardeners of Northwest Michigan.P lease bring your own set of clean pruning shears to use for this workshop. The inclement Weather Date is scheduled for March 30th 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM.About our InstructorsDr. Bob Schutzki's educational background in plants is vast. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Landscape Architecture (Cook College, Rutgers University), a Master's in Ornamental Horticulture (Rutgers University), and obtained his PhD in Forestry (Michigan State University). He recently retired from the Michigan State University Department of Horticulture after 38 years of service in teaching and extension. His teachings included landscape design, landscape restoration, native plants, plant identification, sustainability, and environmental design. Dr. Schutzki has worked with several in the nursery and landscape industry, as well as gardening and consumer groups, on outreach programming covering a variety of landscape design and horticultural topics.Matthew Ross is the Executive Director of The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park. Before coming to Traverse City, he worked as the Continuing Education Director at Longwood Gardens overseeing over 200 programs in horticulture, landscape design, and floristry. He is nationally recognized as leader in horticulture and gardening and has a BS and MS from Michigan State University in Horticulture Science with an emphasis in Landscape Design Construction Management and Urban Forestry respectively.Please note: In the event of a participant needing to cancel, a ticketing fee will be deducted from any refund issued.

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