Pruning California Native Plants

Details:

Take the mystery out of pruning and maintaining your California native plants in this hands-on workshop with Keith Nevison, the Garden’s director of horticulture and operations. Learn step-by-step techniques for pruning a variety of native plants, from perennials to larger shrubs, and get plenty of time to practice your new skills.

Participants will explore different areas of the Garden to observe, learn, and prune under expert guidance, with opportunities to ask questions along the way. Tools will be provided, but please bring your own pair of pruners.

This workshop is held entirely outdoors, so wear comfortable shoes and clothing, and bring sun protection and a water bottle.

Although the Garden is dog-friendly, only service animals are permitted at this Garden class.

Pricing:

Garden Members: $25

General Public: $40

About the Instructor:

Keith Nevison serves as the Director of Horticulture & Operations at the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden. Originally from the Antelope Valley, he relocated with his family in 2022 from central Virginia where he managed a 2,300-acre private HOA farm and forestlands for the Bundoran Farm Community Association. In addition, Keith was Co-Host of Virginia Home Grown, a flagship tv program highlighting different environmental organizations, garden groups and individuals growing across the commonwealth of Virginia. Keith has a M.S. in Public Horticulture from the Longwood Graduate Program through the University of Delaware. He presently holds certifications as a master naturalist, FFT2 certified wildland firefighter, and an International Society of Arboriculture arborist.