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Pruning Classes 2006
Merritt College Pruning Classes:
| January
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| 01/21/06 - 9:30am - 4:30pm
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| Introduction to Aesthetic Pruning: |
| Instructor: Michael Alliger
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| Introduction to aesthetic pruning of ornamental trees: Assessment of the tree and setting, timing and procedures for achieving a desired result.
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| February
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| 02/04/06 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
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| Pruning Deciduous Fruit Trees: |
| Instructor: Staff
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| Pruning of the majority of deciduous fruit trees grown in the Bay Area.
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| 02/11/06 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
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| The Art of Pruning Deciduous Trees: |
| Instructor: Michael Alliger
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| Study of art of pruning deciduous trees: Dormant pruning of trees, pruning containerized trees and shrubs, techniques to improve winter silhouette.
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| March
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| 03/04/06 - 9:00am - 4:00pm
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| The Art of The Wisteria: |
| Instructor: Pete Churgell
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| Culture and history of wisteria: Identification, different species of wisteria, and growth and training methods to produce optimal flowering.
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| 03/11/06 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
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| Finding the Essence of a Tree: |
| Instructor: Michael Alliger
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| Identification of different tree forms such as slant, formal upright, windswept, and clump: Pruning techniques for these various forms.
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| 03/18/06 - 9:30am - 4:30pm
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| Introduction to Bonsai: |
| Instructor: Bill Castellon
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| Bonsai as an art and science: Five basic styles, branch placement of trees, scale of proportion, use of wire, pruning, transplanting, care.
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| April
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| 04/08/06 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
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| Pruning Flowering Trees and Shrubs: |
| Instructor: Michael Alliger
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| 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.
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| May
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| 05/06/06 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
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| Pruning Maples: |
| Instructor: Michael Alliger
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| Study of the techniques needed to prune maple trees: Seasonal pruning, proper care, trouble analysis, winter silhouette and form enhancement.
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| 05/13/06 - 9:30am - 12:30pm
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| The Art of the Lace Leaf Maple: |
| Instructor: Margie Potts
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| Study of the techniques needed to prune maple trees: Seasonal pruning, proper care, trouble analysis, winter silhouette and form enhancement.
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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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Hakone Gardens Pruning Classes:
| February
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| 02/04/06 - 10:00am - 1:00pm
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| The Art of The Wisteria: |
| Instructor: Pete Churgell
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| This class will cover the biology and differences of the Asian and American Wisterias. We will then cover how to selet the ones best for your needs and how to grow and train them to different styles. We will then learn to prune and maintain them, including some common problem solving. Slides and demonstration materials.
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| 02/18/06 - 10:00am - 1:00pm
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| Container Trees Japanese Style: |
| Instructor: John Boyce
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| A lecture and demonstration. Hands-on pruning guidance - bring a plant and shears. John Boyce has been in Bonsai since 1960. He helped found the Bonsai Society of San Francisco. He has studied with various teachers from California and Japan. John has taught Bonsai Basics for 20 years. John currently studies with Kathy Shaner, Curator of the Golden State Bonsai Collection-North, in Lakeside Park, Oakland. John as a B.S. in Floraculture from the University of Ill. He is also a professor third class degree in the school of Ikenobo Ikebana and teaches at the Japan Culture Center in San Francisco.
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| April
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| 04/08/06 - 10:00am - 1:00pm
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| Nature and Arboriculture; the Science Behind the Aesthetics: |
| Instructor: Walter Fuji
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| A lecture, demonstration, and tour of the Hakone Gardens focused on western arboriculture's insights into trees in nature, aesthetic pruning, and Japanese garden trees. Learn the relationship of tree structure, physiology and life cycles to training trees, pruning methods, pests and diseases. Basics of tool use and safety in trees explained. Walt Fujii is an ASCA registered consulting arborist #402, ISA certified arborist #WE2257A, WC/ISA certified tree worker #623. Former head arborist for the city of Menlo Park, Walt now works as a consulting arborist for tree diagnosis, appraisal and management, as well as high definiton tree pruning for focal point trees.
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| May
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| 05/06/06 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
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| Japanese Maples - Pruning, Care, and Culture: |
| Instructor: Walter Fuji
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| How to prune Japanese Maples, when to prune, how to grow and maintain them. Also, what to look for when buying a Maple and the main pest and diseases that affect Maples. Randall Lee is an aesthetic pruner of ornamental trees and shrubs with over 15 years of experience. He specializes in Japanese black pines, Japanese maples and Japanese garden pruning. His service also includes bonsai repotting and pruning and bonsai workshops. Randall is presently a member of two bonsai clubs, President of the Merritt College Bonsai Club and a trustee for the Golden State Bonsai Federation. Randall also does pruning at ppublic parks, community gardens and Japanese gardens open to the public, including Hakone Gardens. Randall will demonstrate using branches and trees in containers.
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| 05/27/06 - 10:00am - 5:00pm
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| Rock Placement Workshop Using Table-top Tray Models: |
| Instructor: Tim Hansken
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| Good stone setting techniques are one of the hardest skills to acquire. This full day workshop allows you to learn the basics of Japanese garden layout under the guidance of an expert: streamside, pond and retainer wall edgings, waterfall and cascade construction. You will create several gardens under the watchful eye of the instructor. We’ll discuss details of Japanese garden construction and layout useful for any style of garden.
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| ♦The above classes are taught at Hakone Gardens. For directions and more information please see: www.hakone.com.
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