2008 Landscaping Workshops

Brush up on your landscaping and tree care skills and meet other people who support our work. You'll get to try out what you learn in these hands-on classes taught by EarthWorks' Urban Forestry Program Director, Ben Crouch.

Tree Pruning
Saturday, March 8
Do you have a fruit tree that doesn't produce because it hasn't been pruned in years? Or have you pruned many trees before and just want to brush up on your technique? No matter what your experience level, this class will give participants the theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience to enable them to correctly prune fruit, ornamental, and shade trees. Pruners will be available for in-class use.

Edible Landscaping
Saturday, May 10, 10am-2pm
This class offers participants the planning and technical skills to incorporate fruit- and nut-bearing plants into an existing home landscape. Participants will workshop ideas for their own spaces and practice new technical skills at the demonstration site where the class will take place. Participants will be encouraged to consider the aesthetics, maintenance implications, and environmental impact of their design.

Landscaping with Native Trees and Shrubs
Sunday May 4, 12-4pm
Incorporating the right native trees and shrubs into your landscape can help to cut down on time and energy used for watering and weeding. Native plants can add year-round beauty and intrigue to your landscape while increasing plant biodiversity and animal habitat. Technical skills covered in this workshop will include proper planting, care, and selection.

Fees for All Workshops
$40/$60 (per class) Members/General Public
$100/$150 (all three classes) Members/General Public

Preregistration is required. To reserve your spot, please call Annie Cardinaux at 617-442-1059 or e-mail
admin@earthworksboston.org. Please include your name, phone number, address, and membership status. We cannot accept credit cards at this time; you will be asked to mail a check to EarthWorks to confirm your registration. Or, to download a PDF of the registration form that you can mail in, click here.

Host a Workshop in Your Yard!
EarthWorks is seeking an individual or group to host a landscaping workshop in their yard. You will receive a reduced-cost landscaping consultation and plant installation in part of your yard. We will consult with you before the workshop to select plants and design the planting to suit your needs. Contact Ben Crouch at
617-442-1059 or ben@earthworksboston.org if you are interested in hosting a workshop.
• Fruit trees and shrubs!
• Native plants!
•  A more sustainable home landscape!
•  Individualized advice and design!

Workshop Policies
Participants may register for classes in person, by phone, or via mail. Payment must be made at the time of registration to reserve your space. Cash and checks are accepted. If registering by mail, call first to check workshop availability.

If you are unable to attend and wish to cancel your registration, you may do so under the following conditions:

1. If cancellation occurs at least one week (seven days) or more before the class, you may receive a refund, less a $5 registration fee.
2. If cancellation occurs by 4:30 pm on the Tuesday before the class, you may receive a class credit for future workshop, less a $5 registration fee.
3. All other cancellations are nonrefundable and nontransferable.