Gamble Garden Class - Winter Pruning with Chris Ingram January 14, 2012

When, why, and how to prune Japanese maples, camellias, and wisteria will be addressed in this 2 hour lecture demonstration. Chris Ingram will explain how plants grow, how to strengthen them and take advantage of their growth habits by correct pruning, how to train for special effects, which pruning tools to use and how to maintain and use them correctly. Part of the class will be conducted outdoors, so please dress appropriately.

Chris Ingram is an ISA certified arborist and an APA Certified Aesthetic Pruner with 30+ years of experience in arboriculture and pruning. He is an Instructor of Aesthetic Pruning at Merritt College in Oakland and has been a guest instructor with the Master Gardener Program in Marin. Chris is a graduate of Merritt College Horticultural Department and the Strybing Arboretum Master Pruning Program and has studied under world-famous aesthetic pruning master Denis Makishima. Chris and his wife own an historic olive orchard in Butte County, CA. and he has planted and maintained numerous fruit orchards in and around the Bay Area. Chris owns and operates Mr. Prune Tree Service in San Francisco, providing a full range of arboriculture services including selection, planting, early training, pruning, diagnosis, rehabilitation, and consultation.

Official Website: http://www.gamblegarden.org