Specialty Pruning Workshop: Hydrangeas & Roses

Learn the essential techniques for pruning roses and hydrangeas in this focused, hands-on workshop. Designed for home gardeners of any experience level, this class demystifies when, why, and how to prune each plant for healthier growth and better blooms. Horticulture Supervisor Adam Glas and Senior Horticulturist Andrew DeGothseir will cover pruning techniques specific to different types of roses and the major hydrangea groups, explaining the key differences between old-wood and new-wood bloomers. You’ll learn how to identify growth patterns, make clean and effective cuts, shape shrubs for long-term structure, and avoid the common mistakes that lead to poor flowering. Participants leave with practical, seasonally-timed guidance and the confidence to maintain beautiful, productive plants year after year. Registration Cost: Members: $35 Non-Members: $45  ACCESS Cardholder: $2; call 610-328-8025 to register. Limited seats remain. Call 610-328-8024 to register.  Program Details Registration is required. Class size limited to 18. The inclement weather day will be March 21, 2025 from 9:30 am – 12 pm. Please reserve this on your calendar, as refunds will not be given if you cannot attend the inclement weather date.   Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program. For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott Arboretum office at 610-328-8025.  About the Presenters Senior Horticulturist Andrew DeGothseir joined the staff in 2019. He holds a B.S. in Ornamental Horticulture and Environmental Design from Delaware Valley University.  Before joining the horticulture staff, he worked at Haverford College, Westtown School, Henry Schmieder Arboretum, The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, and Germantown Friends School where he was instrumental in creating the Betty Cary Arboretum. Horticulture Supervisor Adam Glas joined the Scott Arboretum & Gardens staff in 2012. Before that, he worked as Nursery Manager at Terrain (Styer’s) Nursery in Glen Mills. He was accepted into the Longwood Gardens Professional Gardener (PG) Training Program, completing that program in 2006. He served as president for the PG Alumni Association and vice president of the board of managers at Chenoa Manor. He studied Horticulture and Landscape Design at University of Wisconsin River Falls. About ACCESS Scott Arboretum & Gardens proudly participates in the Art-Reach ACCESS program. Pennsylvania ACCESS/EBT cardholders, and Art-Reach ACCESS cardholders may receive $2 tickets for the cardholder and up to three guests. This discount may not be valid for special events or sold out events, or combined with other discount offers. Visitors must show their ACCESS card and valid photo ID on the day of the program. For more information about the ACCESS program, please visit art-reach.org/access.