The Art of Espalier

1920 N Forest Ave,Orlando FL 32803

15 February, 2022

Description

The Art of Espalier Tuesday, February 15, 2022 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. Instructor: Robert Bowden Are you interested in creating an interesting pruned plant as a focal point in your garden or gaining higher yields from your fruit trees? There is an easy pruning technique called espalier (es-PAL-yay) that can accomplish just that! Plants trained as espaliers can be used as decorative accents in the landscape where they function as living sculptures – but with significantly less trouble than growing topiary. Plants trained in this manner are especially effective against empty walls and bare fences. Join the Gardens Director, Robert Bowden, as he helps you discover how easy it can be to turn an otherwise standard tree or shrub into a garden showpiece. Robert Bowden is the Director of Leu Gardens and author of Florida Top Ten Garden Guide and Florida Fruit and Vegetable Gardening: Plant, Grow, and Harvest the Best Edibles by Cool Springs Press. Participants must withdraw from classes at least five days prior to the start of class in order to receive a full refund or credit. If we must cancel a class, we will make every effort to inform you prior to the class time, and you will receive a full refund or credit. Only those registered for the class will be permitted in the classroom. Childcare services are not provided. Beautiful Harry P. Leu Gardens is a 50-acre botanical oasis minutes north of downtown Orlando. Each individual garden is designed to further our mission: promote the awareness and understanding of plants. Harry P. Leu Gardens offers a wide array of classes and events for horticulture, landscaping and fine arts for children and adults. Located at 1920 N. Forest Avenue, Orlando FL, 32803. For help or directions please call 407-246-2620.