Hard Pruning for Summer Rains: Native Shrubs and Wildflowers

TICKETED EVENT
Join Cuplet Fern President Mark Kateli for a special, hands-on class focused on Hard Pruning for Summer Rains: Native Shrubs and Wildflowers! Learn the critical summer pruning techniques to prepare your native landscape for the heavy rains and heat of Central Florida.
This class is a unique opportunity to learn expert techniques while supporting a great cause: 100% of proceeds will benefit Cuplet Fern, directly supporting our local nonprofit's educational and conservation efforts in the Seminole and West Volusia communities.
Why Attend?
Preparing your native plants for the rainy season is vital for structural integrity, disease prevention, and managing rapid summer growth. Hard pruning can help reduce wind resistance, prevent breakage during storms, and promote a healthier, more compact form. Mark will guide you through the best practices for seasonal pruning.
What You Will Learn (Core Principles):
Structural Integrity: Techniques for aggressive pruning (hard pruning/reduction cuts) to reduce canopy size and minimize wind damage potential during storm season.
Rainy Season Strategy: Understanding which native species benefit most from a hard prune before the summer growth spurt and how to manage the ensuing rapid growth.
Wound Care and Aftercare: Best practices for ensuring large pruning cuts heal cleanly and quickly in hot, humid conditions to deter disease and pests.

Event Details:
Instructor: Mark Kateli, President of Cuplet Fern FNPS
Duration: 1 Hour
Ticket: Required for attendance (Purchase link will be provided soon!)
Proceeds: 100% benefit Cuplet Fern FNPS!

What to Bring:
Pruners (Hand shears)
Loppers
Pen and Paper for notes
Gardening gloves
By supporting this class, you invest in your gardening knowledge and contribute directly to the preservation of Florida's natural heritage! Get your plants storm-ready!

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