Pruning Classes Offered in March!

— Written by Celine Richard — Contributors: Leslie Rose | March 5, 2026 (Updated: March 5, 2026, 2:10 p.m.)

Hand holding red pruning shears cutting a small branch from a larger tree limb

It's Pruning Season!

Are you hesitant to prune your fruiting plants or just need a refresher? We're offering a variety of classes and resources to help you gain pruning confidence to help your plants yield better, grow stronger and live longer. Check out the below classes being offered this month:

Tree Fruit Pruning Demonstration: Friday, March 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Blueberry Pruning Workshop: Monday, March 9, 2026 at 4:30 PM

Blackberry Pruning Workshop: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 4:30

For more information or questions about these programs contact:
Celine Richard (cvrichar@ncsu.edu, 336-703-2869)

You can also learn more about pruning including videos about proper tools and their maintenance on our website.