Gardening in the Mountains presents:
All About Pruning—Tool Selection and Tool Sharpening
NC Cooperative Extension
Buncombe County Center
49 Mount Carmel Road
Asheville, NC
Presenter: Alan Wagner, Extension Master Gardener SM Volunteer
Pruning in the landscape requires different methods than pruning tomatoes or bonsai. Many gardeners
and homeowners are uncertain about when, why, and how to prune shrubs and trees. Pruning requires
time-tested technique, good sharp tools, and knowledge of the right time to prune different kinds of
plants. And pruning requires practice.
Join Alan Wagner as he demonstrates the tools, techniques, and principles of pruning shrubs and small
trees. If weather permits, some outdoor demonstrations may be possible.
There will also be a session on how to sharpen your pruning tools, so bring them with you.
This program will be offered twice, once on Thursday, February 15, and once on Saturday, February 17.
Both programs begin at 10 a.m. and are at the Cooperative Extension office.
The talk is free but registration is requested by calling 828-255-5522