April 2011 Pruning Workshop Photos
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Checking out Field Site
Looking at possible pruning example trees at Alamosa Ranch Picnic Area.
By-pass Pruning Shears
During classroom portion Vince Urbina demostrates by-pass pruning shears.
Pruning Saw
Pruning Saw: one of the 2 necessary pruning tools.
Lunch - Audrey Liu & Jan Oen
Audrey and Jan provided the great lunch with local foods -- many donated.
Lunch- YUM!
KW Farms, Alamosa Community Greenhouse, Green Spot Garden Center donated towards the great lunch.
Consider the Tree
Workshop participants consider what why and where to prune the cottonwood.
Solomon Points Out Potential Cut
Soloman Archuleta points out possible pruning cut.
Vince points out branch to trim
Vince Urbina explains why the branch should be trimmed.
Making a Cut
Making a pruning cut after consideration.
Reclaim a Dominant Leader
Showing potential cut to reclaim a single leader branch.
Making a Cut
Making a cut with a pruning saw.
Discussing the Overall Structure
Discussing what's going on and possible structural pruning.
Donut Wound
Vince Urbina stands next to a good cut. Note the round (donut look) cut - minimizes tree damage.
JD Prentic Makes a Cut
Making a cut.
Making the 3rd Cut
JD Prentice makes the 3rd cut after 2 cuts to reduce branch weight.
Evergreens have Different Needs
Evergreens have different needs. They only have one chance for new growth each year.
Sharpening Tools
Vince Urbina demostrates sharpening by-pass pruning shears.
Vince Urbina
Vince Urbina discusses pruning with workshop participants.