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Japanese Pruning - Fall Workshop
Sat, Oct 21
|Phoenix
In this workshop, discover the art of shaping plants in classical Japanese style with this exclusive workshop led by our garden Curator, Ben Schrepf. The workshop will cover a range of techniques, including formal topiary, Japanese cloud pruning & organic topiary, as well as common pruning methods o
Time & Location
Oct 21, 2023, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Phoenix, 1125 N 3rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, USA
About the Event
Program Description:
What makes a Japanese garden look like a Japanese garden?
In this workshop, discover the art of shaping plants in classical Japanese style with this exclusive workshop led by our garden Curator, Ben Schrepf. The workshop will cover a range of techniques, including formal topiary, Japanese cloud pruning & organic topiary, as well as common pruning methods on a variety of plants.
During the workshop, Ben will share insights on selecting the right tools for various gardening tasks and how to adapt basic ideas to suit your own garden in a desert climate.
Topics covered will include the general concepts of Japanese gardens, Japanese pine pruning, shrubs (tamamono and karikomi), rejuvenation of older plant material, and sukashi (thinning). Please join us and be ready with plenty of questions!
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