Proper Pruning of Trees and Shrubs

Proper pruning techniques for trees and shrubs will be the topic of the March 27 "Mondays in the Gardens" series. Florida Master Gardener Mike Burba will lead the one-hour presentation at 10 a.m. in room 4902 in the 4900 building at the back (north) end of the campus. This educational session will present the proper techniques for pruning of trees and shrubs including the use of the right tools. If weather allows, a demonstration will take place in the garden.
 
Mondays in the Gardens is a free gardening program being offered at the UF Milton Gardens under the direction of UF/IFAS Extension Santa Rosa County Master Gardeners. No pre-registration is required. The UF Milton Gardens are located on the Pensacola State College, Milton campus. Follow the signs on campus to find the gardens. The gardens are free and open to the public from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. every day the campus is open. Both self-guided and guided tours are available. Changing seasonal gardens feature a multitude of horticultural displays including shade, formal, children's and water gardens, bulbs, roses, shrubs, trees and perennials.
 
For more information or accommodation request, contact Mary Derrick, (850) 623-3868 or maryd@santarosa.fl.gov.  Accommodation requests must be made at least five working days in advance of the function.