Saturday, Dec 13 10—11:30 AMORCHARD PRUNING BASICS MG JOHN AND ORCHARD TEAM Join John and this knowledgeable group of MGs for a hands-on demonstration through the Garden of the Sun. They will show you how to prune, which tool to use and why. Maybe a tree in the orchard, a vine in the…
Saturday, Sept 27 10-11:30 AM DON’T LEAF IT TO CHANCE: A GUIDE TO TREE SELECTION, PLACEMENT AND CARE MG TANNER Learn how to choose the right tree for the right place with a focus on long-term health, aesthetics, and sustainability. This class covers selecting regionally appropriate…
Do your trees or shrubs look unhealthy? A variety of insects, wildlife, and diseases can attack these plants making them unattractive or slow to grow. In this webinar, horticulture expert Chris Shogren will cover common pests of landscape trees and shrubs, their management, and tips for proper plant care to…
Pruning plants is like getting your haircut. First you need to visualize what you'd like the plant to look like long term. Just like a barber, you need to have the right tools. Then there are some dos and don'ts, proper times of the year, and some basic principles that will turn any gardener into a…
Fruit Tree Summer PruningA research-based presentation by Santa Barbara County Master Gardeners covering why we prune in the summer. We will discuss pruning to control the size of plants and to promote fruit quality. Hands-on pruning practice will follow in the garden. Please bring gloves and pruners if you…
Come out to the beautiful and educational Sherwood Demonstration Garden to learn the benefits of summer fruit tree pruning: what to prune in the summer vs winter, the reasoning, creating fruitful trees, and more.
Stephen Reid credits the UC Master Gardener program for preparing him for his role as assistant curator for the rose portion of the famous botanic garden in Pasadena.
Shade equity is the inspiration for a new art exhibition at Descanso Gardens in La Cañada Flintridge called “Roots of Cool: A Celebration of Trees and Shade in a Warming World.”