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The University of Washington Botanic Gardens, part of the School of Environmental & Forest Sciences, consists of two sites: the Washington Park Arboretum and the Center for Urban Horticulture. With a diverse collection of over 20,000 plants and various amenities, these sites provide opportunities for education, research, and recreational activities.
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Shrub Pruning III: The Puzzlers and Consequences
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Enhance your pruning skills and avoid common mistakes with this advanced class on pruning rhododendrons, hydrangea, callicarpa, Viburnum bodnantense, and abelia. Join us for a comprehensive session on corrective pruning strategies for a variety of shrubs.
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$30
Fruit Tree Pruning
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Learn the art of pruning fruit trees and master the techniques needed to enhance growth and productivity. Discover the secrets of seasonal growth and specific goals.
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$30
Digging In: Soil Management and Remediation Techniques
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Gain a holistic understanding of soil stewardship techniques in this soil science course at UW Botanic Gardens. Explore how to protect intact soil ecosystems and repair disturbed soils through best practices and groundbreaking research. Learn about erosion control, mulching, and more in this comprehensive class.
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$37.50
Prune and Renovate the Overgrown Landscape
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Learn the art of pruning and renovating your landscape. Discover basic pruning techniques for trees and shrubs, creative solutions for overgrown gardens, and gain valuable insight into the process of yard renovation. Join us and transform your outdoor space into a thriving oasis.
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$30
Rose Pruning
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Discover the secrets of maintaining healthy and vibrant roses with this comprehensive course. Learn the best techniques, tools, and timing for pruning hybrid teas, climbers, and landscape roses. Enhance your horticultural skills and become a rose pruning expert.
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$30
Covering Common Ground: Soil Management Plan Components
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Learn the essentials of soil management and discuss strategies for climate resilience in the Getting Down to Earth: Understanding soils for Ecosystem Resilience and Repair series at UW Botanic Gardens. Join fellow students and instructors to share your own soil plans and gain valuable insights from the community. Registration for other courses in the series is encouraged, but not required.
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$37.50
Conifer Pruning
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Learn the secrets of vibrant conifers in this specialized pruning class. Discover the unique rules that govern conifers and master the art of making cuts at the right time and place to keep them thriving.
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$30
Pruning Art or Atrocity?
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Discover the secrets of pruning as you explore the fine line between art and atrocity in this intriguing class. Learn about the three main forms of mal-pruning, and then delve into the world of pruning art with examples of pleaching, pollarding, and coppicing.
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$30
Japanese Garden Pruning
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Learn specialized pruning techniques for Japanese maples, bamboo, pines, and more in this expert-led course on Japanese Garden Pruning. Enhance your skills with professional instruction and elevate your landscaping abilities.
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$30
2024 Urban Forest Symposium - Native Forests and Health: Living in Relationships
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The 2024 Urban Forest Symposium explores how Indigenous knowledge and eco-cultural frameworks enhance urban forest health and community well-being. It brings together diverse stakeholders to integrate traditional perspectives into sustainable forestry practices.
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$30
Rehabilitative Pruning
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Learn advanced techniques for restoring the natural shapes of trees and shrubs that have been improperly prune. Discover how to tackle water sprouts, suckers, and crown restoration, and gain valuable knowledge for rehabilitating mal-pruned plants.
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$30
Houseplants 101: The Art of Growing Plants Indoors
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Learn the do's and don'ts of indoor plants. Instructor Tassy de Give, author of Rooted in Design, will discuss how to choose the right plant for your indoor environment and troubleshoot potential plant problems.
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$15
Bird Talk: Gardening for Birds
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Learn how to create a vibrant and thriving backyard habitat for birds with Bird Talk: Gardening for Birds. Discover the crucial role your backyard can play in preserving bird species and combatting the decline of common birds. Join us at UW Botanic Gardens and make a valuable contribution to the survival of the birds we love.
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$25
Gardening with the Seasons: Spring
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Discover the secrets to a thriving spring garden! Join our online session focused on seasonal growth patterns, best tools, and techniques to maximize your garden's progress. Learn essential tasks like planting, irrigation prep, and more from the experts.
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$25
Native Plants for Restoration: Responsibly Growing and Sourcing Native Plants
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Learn the principles of ecological horticulture and how to responsibly source, cultivate, and care for native plants in this class, tailored for gardeners and restoration enthusiasts alike.
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$30
Gardening with the Seasons: Summer
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Discover time-saving tips and specialized pruning practices for a thriving summer garden at UW Botanic Gardens' online class. Learn how to manage weeds, irrigation, and potential pest problems, while maximizing your enjoyment of the season's abundant growth and blooms. Join us as we delve into sustainable practices for a great garden all year long.
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$25
Gardening with the Seasons: Fall
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Discover how to navigate the dynamic changes of the autumn garden. This course will guide you through essential tasks like selecting fall plants, lawn care, and winter preparation. Learn how to optimize your garden's appearance and set up for a vibrant next season, even when some strategies might seem counter-intuitive.
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$25
Reviews of UW Botanic Gardens
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Kokedama: Moss Ball Workshop
A lot of fun and taught well -
Playful Winter Collage - Botanical Art Workshop
I loved the class and it met my expectations. I do collage at home on my own but it was nice to get new ideas and to servers others were doing. -
Creating Closed Terrariums
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Shrub Pruning I: The Friendly, Fearless, and Forgiving
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Botanical Sketching in Ink and Watercolor
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Native Plants 101: Gardening with Native Ephemerals and Understory Plants
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Botanical Print-Making Workshop
Perfect class. Offered just the right amount of instruction and information in order to play around with the concepts and walk away with the ability to do more on your own. The space was airy and spacious. Also appreciated that materials were included. Thank you! -
Japanese Garden Pruning
Good information, great presentation. Thanks, Bess. -
Rose Pruning
Lots of practical information for the beginning gardener, or anyone who has grown roses but never was sure about what to prune and when. All of my questions were answered during the class. The instructor was highly qualified and had a good sense of humor. -
Japanese Garden Pruning
The one issue was that the organization did not have me on the list when I checked. The registration was done on CourseHorse 2 weeks in advance. -
Rose Pruning
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Gardening with the Seasons: Fall
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Gardening with the Seasons: Fall
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Gardening with the Seasons: Winter
concise and clear explanation of winter tasks such as pruning (and which pruning for summer) including how to reduce waterspouts, common weeds that are best tackled in winter, kinds of mulches and useage, etc. -
Botanical Sketching in Ink and Watercolor
Superb easy to go along teaching! Never did that before & she’s a great teacher. Location is not so easy to go to due to crazy traffic, but it was worth it -
Botanical Sketching in Ink and Watercolor
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Native Plants 101: Edible Native Plants
The handouts were tough to read and while the two teachers did a good job and knew the material, it would’ve been better to not look at the Yesler Swamp for IDing. I thought I was going to get a better idea of what plants should go in a yard/garden.
