Hands-on Horticulture in Miami: Pruning & Trimming at The Kampong

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Hands-on Horticulture in Miami: Pruning & Trimming at The Kampong

A practical 90-minute workshop teaching when, where and why to make each cut so you can shape plants, improve health, and encourage productivity in your own yard.

Hands-on Horticulture in Miami: Pruning & Trimming at The Kampong.

Duration
1.5
Location
Miami
Operator
The Kampong - National Tropical Botanical Gardens
Category
Workshop
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Set in Miami, this workshop pairs classroom demonstration with outdoor practice to teach the fundamentals of pruning and trimming — from removing dead wood and thinning for airflow to shaping ornamentals and encouraging fruit production — so you leave confident to tackle projects in your own landscape.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE SKILLS

Pruning fundamentals you can use immediately

Learn the principles of plant growth, timing cuts with the seasons, removing dead or diseased wood, thinning for air circulation, and shaping plants to meet aesthetic and productive goals.

THE FORMAT

Classroom demonstrations and garden practicum

The workshop pairs indoor instruction with hands-on demonstrations in the garden so you see techniques explained and then applied in real plants.

THE OUTCOME

Leave ready to transform your yard

Participants walk away with the knowledge to shape ornamentals, encourage more fruiting on trees, and maintain overall landscape health through correctly timed and placed cuts.

What the day feels like

What the workshop feels like

Over the course of a focused 1.5-hour session, expert instructors alternate brief classroom instruction with demonstrations out in the garden, showing which tool is right for each job and guiding you through cutting techniques that improve plant form and function.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who gets the most from this workshop.

1
Home GardenersIdeal for homeowners who want practical, immediately applicable skills to improve the health and appearance of their yards.
2
Beginner PrunersSuited to people new to pruning who need a clear grounding in when and where to cut and which tools to use.
3
Edible GardenersUseful for gardeners who want to encourage fruit production through correctly timed and placed cuts.
4
Landscape EnthusiastsGood for those focused on shaping ornamentals and maintaining visual appeal while sustaining plant health.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

The workshop runs for 1.5 hours.

Meeting Point

Meet at 4013 Douglas Rd. Miami, FL 33133.

What to Expect

Expect a mix of classroom instruction and outdoor demonstrations; instructors will show which tool is appropriate for each task.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the workshop?

The workshop has a duration of 1.5 hours.

Where do we meet?

The meeting location is 4013 Douglas Rd. Miami, FL 33133.

What will I learn?

You will learn basics of pruning and trimming, including timing cuts, removing dead or diseased wood, thinning for air circulation, and shaping plants for aesthetic and productive goals.

Is the workshop hands-on?

Yes — the format includes demonstrations in the classroom and hands-on demonstrations in the garden so you see techniques explained and applied.

Will instructors cover tools?

Instructors will demonstrate which tool is right for each job and guide participants through proper use.