Introduction to Pruning Techniques

In this popular hands-on, one-day course, instructor Steve Kristoph will provide both classroom instruction and hands-on training. Come learn how to properly prune while preserving a plant’s natural vigor and beauty. Learn the science behind pruning – what, when, where, and why. Then go outside and actually do it!

Dress for field work and bring your pruning equipment, including hand pruning shears and a small pruning saw. You can also buy shears on site from the Rutgers Gardens.

Speaker(s): Steve Kristoph

Fee: $225 per person

Registration Closes: March 31, 2026