Spring Pruning Workshop

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/.

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Sharpen your pruning skills in this hands-on workshop! Discover expert tips and techniques, then put them to work throughout the Garden.

Join us on Wednesday, April 8th for a hands-on pruning workshop! Experience the art and science of pruning with an immersive workshop at the Garden. Get an in-depth look at the rationale for proper pruning techniques with Executive Director Matthew Ross. Then grab your shears and join us in the gardens as you prune a variety of shrubs and small trees for hands-on experience and applying tips and tricks as you go. You'll be prepared to tackle your own garden!Please bring your own set of clean pruning shears to use for this workshop. About our InstructorMatthew 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.

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