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Published on 02/02/11

Pruning class set at UGA garden in Griffin

By Sharon Dowdy

Learn to prune fruit trees and ornamentals at an upcoming course offered on the University of Georgia campus in Griffin, Ga. The course will be offered Feb. 25 and March 4.

In addition to proper pruning techniques, participants will learn what equipment to use, when to prune certain plants and techniques for creating a professional looking landscape. Participants will also learn pest prevention through pruning.

Taught by Bob Westerfield, a consumer horticulturist with the UGA College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, the class will consist of both indoor lectures and outside hands-on demonstrations.

The one-day class will be held from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. either day at the UGA Research and Education Garden on Ellis Road in Griffin, Ga. The cost of the course is $39 and includes lunch and break refreshments. Pre-registration is required by calling (770) 233-5598.

Sharon Dowdy is a news editor with the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

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Sharon Dowdy
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Bob Westerfield
Techniques and equipment will be among the topics at two UGA pruning workshops set for Feb. 25 and March 4.
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