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Pruning is more than simply trimming branches, it is an investment in a tree's future. With thoughtful care, pruning can encourage healthy growth, strengthen the tree, and help ensure it can thrive for years to come. 

Join us at the UW-T Giving Garden to learn the practical pruning techniques you need to know to help your fruit trees live long, healthy, and productive lives. We'll focus on apple, pear, and stone fruit trees through hands-on instruction that you can apply in your own garden.

Pruning tools will be provided, but you're welcome to bring your own, if you prefer.

Please bring your own lunch. Warm beverages will be available. 

This event is capped at 15 and registration is required. 

• Accessibility Notes

  This space consists of gravely and uneven terrain. There are no restrooms at this venue. The location is accessible by a short walk from the 19th St S & Market St stop on Pierce Transit bus Route 2, Jefferson Ave S & S 21st St stop on Route 3, the Tacoma Ave S & S 19th St on Route 57.

This program is possible thanks to Tacoma Creates.

Speaker Bio

Pamela Draper (right) is rooted in our community! She is a Master Gardener, professional arborist, tree ameliorator,  and Pierce County Harvest member.  She is also currently a part of Tacoma Urban Forestry Friends, and has been involved with Tahoma Fruit Society and Plant Amnesty.