Pruning Woodies

Ready to shape up your trees and shrubs? Join a Denver Botanic Gardens horticulturist for a hands-on, beginner-friendly class that takes the mystery out of pruning. Whether you're brand new or need a refresher, learn how to keep your “woodies” healthy, happy, and looking great. We start with the basics of how trees grow, then jump into the good stuff—types of cuts, when and how much to prune, the best tools for the job, and how to prune with style. Shrubs get some love too!

This course fulfills a core requirement for the Rocky Mountain Gardening full series certificate program.

Price: $60, $51 member

Location: York Street

Instructor: Elena Shtern

Elena joined Denver Botanic Gardens’ Horticulture Department in 2021. She manages Mordecai Children’s Garden, a three-acre native, naturalistic garden based on Colorado ecosystems. She is also part of the Gardens’ arborist team making sure the Gardens’ tree canopy stays strong and healthy.