Pruning the Bee Garden

Pruning the Bee Garden 
Instructor: Christine Casey, Ph.D., UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology
Date of Event: November 4, 2023 (rain date November 5)
Time of Event: 9am to 11am
Location: UC Davis Bee Haven
Price Per Ticket: $50
Last day to register online: October 26, 2023
Number of tickets: 25 

Bee gardens are all about flowers, and pruning the Haven's plants is an essential part of creating ample flowers for our bees. In this class we'll learn about the physiology and science behind pruning of ornamental plants and fruit trees, discuss pruning strategies for increasing bloom, review pruning of California native shrubs, and practice pruning in the Haven. 

Hands-on pruning will include woody and herbaceous perennials, fruit trees, and California native plants. We’ll also discuss pruning tool maintenance and participants will be able to bring their own tools for sharpening. Handouts and light refreshments are included. 

This is a hybrid online/in-person class. The lecture portion will be pre-recorded and provided to participants on YouTube one week before the in-person meeting. In-person instruction will take place outside in the UC Davis Bee Haven garden. 

Link:

https://beegarden.ucdavis.edu/