Resources

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Roadmap to an Aesthetic Pruning Career

The following document summarizes some of the resources and opportunities available for anyone interested in an education and career in aesthetic pruning.

Aesthetic Pruning Roadmap

Nurseries

Berkeley Horticultural Nursery

East Bay Nursery

Essence of the Tree

Flora Grubb Gardens

Momiji Nursery (specializing in Japanese Maples)

Tools

Hida Tool

The Japan Woodworker

Organizations

Aesthetic Pruners Association (APA)

American Conifer Society

California Native Plant Society

California Rare Fruit Growers Association

International Society of Arboriculture

Merritt College Landscape Horticulture Department

North American Japanese Garden Association (NAJGA)

Sukiya Living

The Japanese Garden Database

Bay Area Pruning Calendar

Created by Margie Potts, the Bay Area Pruning Calendar lists trees, shrubs and vines that can be pruned each month. Pruning tips and empty calendar pages are also included.
Cost: $20 ($25 if mailed) *
* Proceeds from calendar sales fund the Margie Potts Aesthetic Pruning Scholarship.
To purchase the calendar: Contact Pete Churgel at petethepruner@earthlink.net and indicate "Pruning Calendar" in the subject line.