Pruning Trees & Woody Shrubs

with Matt Reyna

ON-SITE | Saturday, February 22 | 10 am - 12 pm

Blue Ridge EcoGardener - Core Credit

Pruning small trees and woody shrubs in the landscape is a blend of good timing, proper techniques, and a creative eye. Late winter is a perfect time for pruning, while plants are dormant and approaching the cusp of next season’s burst of growth.

Pruning can be intimidating, but learning proper techniques instills further understanding of plant growth structure and habit, and the gardener’s role in maintaining plant health and aesthetics. Join us for a blend of presentation and hands-on workshop demonstrating proper pruning techniques.

Matt Reyna is an artist & gardener with over a decade of experience in public horticulture and non-profit administration. He has served a wide range of cultural institutions, including Longue Vue House & Gardens, Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, Biltmore Estate, and is currently an Adult Education Specialist at the North Carolina Arboretum. Matt earned his BFA in Oil & Acrylic Painting from Northern Illinois University and quickly funneled his creative skills into the living art of horticulture. Matt was recognized as a 2023 Garden Scholar by the American Public Gardens Association.

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