Merritt College has been offering courses in Aesthetic Pruning for more than 20 years and has a wide array of classes for all interests and levels of expertise. Our instructors are highly experienced professional pruners who have been a part of our program for many years. Courses offered this semester include Finding the Essence of a Tree, Pruning Maples, Pruning Flowering Trees and Shrubs, as well as an Introduction to the Bonsai course offered March 13th.

Courses are held on Saturdays at the Landscape Horticulture Department room H101. Class begins at 9:30 and will usually be dismissed at 12:20pm. The course fee is 39 dollars. Please register at least 10 days in advance to assure a spot in the class, as space is limited.