Some gardeners are reluctant or even fearful of pruning shrubs and garden trees in summer. There are good reasons to be cautious, but right now can also be an ideal time to address specific pruning goals and do maintenance pruning on certain types of plants. Christina Pfeiffer will explain and demonstrate how appropriate pruning on select plants in the warmer months can help ensure plant health and display.

Instructor’s Bio:

Christina is a horticulture educator and an ISA Certified Arborist® who has enjoyed a long career in landscape horticulture. She holds degrees in horticulture from Michigan State University and UW, and emphasizes sustainable garden practices that work in sync with nature. Christina is a longstanding pruning instructor at the Edmonds College horticulture program and regularly offers classes on various pruning. She is co-author with Mary Robson of “Pacific Northwest Month-by-Month Gardening.”