Espalier Classes


Date Class Description
April 10, 2010
10 am - 3 pm		 Introductory lecture on espalier and a booth with espalier information Full-day educational fair will feature more than 20 plant societies and garden clubs. Plant experts from representing societies and clubs will be on hand in the Visitor Center’s MacMillan Auditorium to answer gardening questions and share information about their organization.
No registration necessary.
Free with paid gate fee for nonmembers.
Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
May 15, 2010
9 am - noon		 Apple Espalier In A Morning

Take home your first espalier ready for planting at your site. You receive: a container-started apple espalier & all the directions for training the pattern and eating apples in 3-4 years.
Registration: email or telephone: (952) 928-0792
Cost $100
Location: SW Minneapolis, Minnesota

Jun 5, 2010
9 am - noon		 Pruning Espalier: Free practice for Espalier Wannabes

Develop skill in using detailed pruning practices for espaliers in the Home Demonstration Gardens. No gardening equipment needed or special garb since you will use Arboretum tools. Katherine Aby, as chief espaliest at the Arboretum, has been designing and maintaining the delicious apple and cherry espaliers for15 years. Bring your questions and challenges to this closely supervised learning.
No registration needed.
Free with paid gate fee for nonmembers.
Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum

July 10, 2010
9 am - noon		 Pruning Espalier: Free practice for Espalier Wannabes Develop skill in using detailed pruning practices for espaliers in the Home Demonstration Gardens. No gardening equipment needed or special garb since you will use Arboretum tools. Katherine Aby, as chief espaliest at the Arboretum, has been designing and maintaining the delicious apple and cherry espaliers for15 years. Bring your questions and challenges to this closely supervised learning.
No registration needed.
Free with paid gate fee for nonmembers.
Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
August 7, 2010
9 am - noon		 Pruning Espalier: Free practice for Espalier Wannabes Develop skill in using detailed pruning practices for espaliers in the Home Demonstration Gardens. No gardening equipment needed or special garb since you will use Arboretum tools. Katherine Aby, as chief espaliest at the Arboretum, has been designing and maintaining the delicious apple and cherry espaliers for15 years. Bring your questions and challenges to this closely supervised learning.
No registration needed.
Free with paid gate fee for nonmembers.
Location: Minnesota Landscape Arboretum