Did you know that with a few simple maintenance practices each season, you can support a thriving garden and multiply your plants? Discover the magic of pruning and propagation with your edible perennials, and enjoy more herbs, fruit, and select veggies! In this 4-hour workshop, we’ll explore the basic principles behind these techniques, so that you feel confident stewarding your garden over time and enjoy sharing your bounty.

Topics discussed in this class include:

• The what, when and why of these garden practices
• An overview of various techniques for pruning & propagation
• Strategies that are useful with edible herbaceous plants, shrubs and trees

Activities in this class include:

• A tour of Tilth Alliance’s Learning Garden
• Pruning practice in small groups
• Plant propagation two ways: through division and with cuttings

This in-person workshop will take place on Saturday, March 28th from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. and will include a half-hour break for lunch. Class will include a conversational lecture, hands-on activities, and participants will leave with a set of comprehensive resources for continued learning. Class size is limited to about 15 participants, and we will be following current public health recommendations.