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Green Thumb Lecture Series May 26, 2022
May 26, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
FreeJapanese Maples can be a lovely showpiece or an accent in your landscaping or garden, and with the proper maintenance they can provide many years of beauty and enjoyment. One important facet of Japanese Maple care includes the proper way to prune them, because effective pruning will improve the look and vigor of your tree. Join Clallam County Master Gardener Keith Dekker for the Green Thumb Gardening Tips Zoom presentation “The Art and Science of Pruning Japanese Maples” on May 26th from noon – 1:00 p.m. and find out how you can help your trees thrive.
Find a direct link to the Zoom presentation here.
Or join by phone: 253-215-8782
Meeting ID: 920 0799 1742
Passcode: 709395
Keith will talk about the history of Japanese Maples and their main growing habits. He will discuss the proper pruning tools and detail why it is important to take good care of them. Keith will instruct viewers on the proper way to make pruning cuts, what time of year to do your pruning and mistakes to avoid.
After the presentation, Keith believes gardeners will be able to approach pruning Japanese Maples with confidence. “I have concentrated on the fine pruning of trees and shrubs for decades. Japanese Maples have become my favorite trees to prune,” Keith said.
Keith has been involved in horticulture for over 45 years. For the last 30 years, his career has focused on the comprehensive care of residential landscapes in the Pacific Northwest. As a Clallam County Master Gardener and active volunteer with PlantAmnesty, Keith contributes to his community by teaching classes and giving talks to promote best practices for successful, sustainable gardening.
Green Thumb Education Series Presentations are held from 12 to 1 pm on the second and fourth Thursdays of most months. Talks are currently only being offered by online streaming, due to current social distancing concerns with COVID-19. Please see instructions for accessing the live stream. Presentations and associated printed materials will be archived on the local articles and archived presentations portion of our website. These events are free, but donations to help support the WSU Clallam County Extension Master Gardener program are appreciated. For questions, call 360-565-2679