| January |
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| 01/28/12 - 9:30am - 4:30pm |
| Introduction to Aesthetic Pruning: |
| Instructor: Michael Alliger |
| Introduction to aesthetic pruning of ornamental trees: Assessment of the tree and setting, timing and procedures for achieving a desired result. |
| Location: Merritt College Horticulture Department, Room H101 |
| Fee: $78 |
| Information: To register call 510-436-2413 or register in person at room Q300 on campus 10 days in advance. |
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| February |
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| 02/04/12 - 9:30am - 12:30pm |
| Pruning Deciduous Fruit Trees: |
| Instructor: Pete Churgel |
| Pruning of the majority of deciduous fruit trees grown in the Bay Area. |
| Location: Merritt College Horticulture Department, Room H101 |
| Fee: $39 |
| Information: To register call 510-436-2413 or register in person at room Q300 on campus 10 days in advance. |
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| 02/11/12 - 9:30am - 12:30pm |
| The Art of Pruning Deciduous Trees and Shrubs: |
| Instructor: Chris Ingram |
| Study of art of pruning deciduous trees: Dormant pruning of trees, pruning containerized trees and shrubs, techniques to improve winter silhouette. |
| Location: Merritt College Horticulture Department, Room H101 |
| Fee: $39 |
| Information: To register call 510-436-2413 or register in person at room Q300 on campus 10 days in advance. |
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| March |
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| 03/03/12 - 9:30am - 12:30pm |
| Finding the Essence of a Tree: |
| Instructor: Michael Alliger |
| Identification of different tree forms such as slant, formal upright, windswept, and clump: Pruning techniques for these various forms. |
| Location: Merritt College Horticulture Department, Room H101 |
| Fee: $39 |
| Information: To register call 510-436-2413 or register in person at room Q300 on campus 10 days in advance. |
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| 03/10/12 - 9:30am - 4:30pm |
| Introduction to Bonsai: |
| Instructor: Bill Castellon |
| Bonsai as an art and science: Five basic styles, branch placement of trees, scale of proportion, use of wire, pruning, transplanting, care. |
| Location: Merritt College Horticulture Department, Room H101 |
| Fee: $78 |
| Information: To register call 510-436-2413 or register in person at room Q300 on campus 10 days in advance. |
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| 03/17/12 - 9:30am - 4:30pm |
| The Art of The Wisteria: |
| Instructor: Pete Churgel |
| Pruning and training of wisteria. Identification and discussion of the advantages and disadvantages of the different species of wisteria, and explanation of the growth and training methods to provide optimal flowering. Problem solving. |
| Location: Merritt College Horticulture Department, Room H101 |
| Fee: $78 |
| Information: To register call 510-436-2413 or register in person at room Q300 on campus 10 days in advance. |
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| April |
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| 04/14/12 - 9:30am - 12:30pm |
| Pruning Flowering Trees and Shrubs: |
| Instructor: Chris Ingram |
| Pruning, styling and care of most of the flowering trees & shrubs found in East Bay gardens: When to prune, selection of tree form, and fertilization. |
| Location: Merritt College Horticulture Department, Room H101 |
| Fee: $39 |
| Information: To register call 510-436-2413 or register in person at room Q300 on campus 10 days in advance. |
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| 04/28/12 - 9:30am - 12:30pm |
| Pruning Maples: |
| Instructor: Pete Churgel |
| Study of the techniques needed to prune maple trees: Seasonal pruning, proper care, trouble analysis, winter silhouette and form enhancement. |
| Location: Merritt College Horticulture Department, Room H101 |
| Fee: $39 |
| Information: To register call 510-436-2413 or register in person at room Q300 on campus 10 days in advance. |
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| May |
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| 05/12/12 - 9:30am - 12:30pm |
| The Art of the Lace Leaf Maple: |
| Instructor: Yuki Nara |
| Study of the techniques needed to prune maple trees: Seasonal pruning, proper care, trouble analysis, winter silhouette and form enhancement. |
| Location: Merritt College Horticulture Department, Room H101 |
| Fee: $39 |
| Information: To register call 510-436-2413 or register in person at room Q300 on campus 10 days in advance. |
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| 05/19/12 - 9:30am - 12:30pm |
| Pruning Pines: |
| Instructor: Bill Castellon |
| Basic techniques of pruning ornamental pine trees, including styling, design and proper care. |
| Location: Merritt College Landscape Horticulture Department, Room H101 |
| Fee: $39 |
| Information: To register call 510-436-2413 or register in person at room Q300 on campus 10 days in advance. |
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| June |
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| 06/TBA/12 - 9:30am - 12:30pm |
| Pruning Container Trees and Shrubs: |
| Instructor: Bill Castellon |
| In-depth study of pruning container trees and shrubs: Detail pruning, miniaturizing, caring, wiring, and positioning. |
| Location: Merritt College Horticulture Department, Room H101 |
| Fee: $39 |
| Information: To register call 510-436-2413 or register in person at room Q300 on campus 10 days in advance. |
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| September |
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| 09/TBA/12 - 9:30am - 12:30pm |
| The Art of the Focal Point Tree: |
| Instructor: Michael Alliger |
| In-depth study of the techniques needed to prune the focal point tree: Tree form, location, detail, pruning and special care. |
| Location: Merritt College Landscape Horticulture Department, Room H101 |
| Fee: $39 |
| Information: To register call 510-436-2413 or register in person at room Q300 on campus 10 days in advance. |
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| 09/TBA/12 - 9:30am - 3:30pm |
| Rock Placement in the Landscape: |
| Instructor: Bill Castellon |
| Theory and practice of placing rocks in the landscape: Includes tools and equipment used to place rocks. |
| Location: Merritt College Landscape Horticulture Department, Room H101 |
| Fee: $78 |
| Information: To register call 510-436-2413 or register in person at room Q300 on campus 10 days in advance. |
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| 09/TBA/12 - 9:30am - 12:30pm |
| Pruning for the Big Picture: |
| Instructor: Michael Alliger |
| In-depth study of pruning for the big picture: General and detail pruning, depth of field, height and width, direction, relative importance of trees. |
| Location: Merritt College Landscape Horticulture Department, Room H101 |
| Fee: $39 |
| Information: To register call 510-436-2413 or register in person at room Q300 on campus 10 days in advance. |
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| October |
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| 10/TBA/12 & 10/TBA/12 - 9:00am - 6:00pm |
| Basic Pruning: |
| Instructor: Pete Churgel |
| Basic pruning techniques: Emphasis on pruning landscape plants; appreciation of good pruning of trees, shrubs, conifers, roses, berries, grapes. |
| Location: Merritt College Landscape Horticulture Department, Room H108 |
| Fee: - credit based class |
| Information: Intensive 2 Saturday class; required for most certificates. Bring lunch, warm clothing & pruning shears. |
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| 10/TBA/12 - 9:30am - 12:30pm |
| Pruning Conifers: |
| Instructor: Michael Alliger |
| Pruning of ornamental conifers: Seasonal pruning, and restoring and styling of conifers. |
| Location: Merritt College Landscape Horticulture Department, Room H101 |
| Fee: $39 |
| Information: To register call 510-436-2413 or register in person at room Q300 on campus 10 days in advance. |
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| November |
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| 11/TBA/12 - 9:30am - 12:30pm |
| Pruning Japanese Gardens: |
| Instructor: Michael Alliger |
| Basics of pruning plants found in Japanese gardens: Pruning specific types of plants, creating moods and feeling through pruning, problem solving.
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| Location: Merritt College Landscape Horticulture Department, Room H101 |
| Fee: $39 |
| Information: To register call 510-436-2413 or register in person at room Q300 on campus 10 days in advance. |
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| 11/TBA/12 - 9:30am - 12:30pm |
| Pruning Container Trees and Shrubs: |
| Instructor: Bill Castellon |
| In-depth study of pruning container trees and shrubs: Detail pruning, miniaturizing, caring, wiring, and positioning. |
| Location: Merritt College Landscape Horticulture Department, Room H101 |
| Fee: $39 |
| Information: To register call 510-436-2413 or register in person at room Q300 on campus 10 days in advance. |
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| 11/TBA/12 - 9:00am - 5:00pm |
| Japanese Garden Design: |
| Instructor: Tim Hansken |
| Workshop on how to use the Bay Area’s architecture
to create more than just ‘Japanese-style’ gardens, but nature-inspried garden spaces. |
| Location: Merritt College Landscape Horticulture Department, Room H105 |
| Fee: $78 |
| Information: To register call 510-436-2413 or register in person at room Q300 on campus 10 days in advance. |
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| 11/TBA/12 - 9:30am - 12:30pm |
| The Art of Tree and Shrub Reduction and Correction: |
| Instructor: Michael Alliger |
| Pruning techniques needed to reduce large trees and shrubs: Proper timing, form reconstruction, and plan of approach. |
| Location: Merritt College Landscape Horticulture Department, Room H101 |
| Fee: $39 |
| Information: To register call 510-436-2413 or register in person at room Q300 on campus 10 days in advance. |
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| December |
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| 12/TBA/12 - 9:30am - 12:30pm |
| Aesthetic Pruning as a Career: |
| Instructor: Pete Churgel |
| Business aspects of aesthetic pruning: Customer relations, fee structure, work schedule, equipment and long-term goals. |
| Location: Merritt College Landscape Horticulture Department, Room H101 |
| Fee: $39 |
| Information: To register call 510-436-2413 or register in person at room Q300 on campus 10 days in advance. |
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| ♦To register for classes at Merritt College please call: 510-436-2413. All classes are taught at the Landscape Horticulture Department at Merritt College. For directions and more information about the department please see: www.merrittlandhort.com. |
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