Opening Hours
Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
Botanical Workshop: Rose Pruning
Event
Past eventTue., Jan. 13, 2026, 9–10 a.m.–Tue., Jan. 13, 2026, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
$140 (*No Member Discount Available; Includes FELCO 2 pruner)
Rose Garden
Join Stephen Reid, head gardener of The Huntington’s historic Rose Garden, for a hands-on workshop exploring the art and science of rose pruning. Plus, receive pruning shears to take home.
Learn techniques used to keep The Huntington’s world-renowned rose collection healthy, vibrant, and blooming year after year.
Participants will learn:
- How and when to prune for shape, vigor, and bloom production
- Proper tool use and maintenance (pruners provided with registration)
- Strategies for managing old growth and encouraging new shoots
- Tips for winter cleanup and soil care to prepare for spring
This interactive session includes live demonstrations with Reid, head gardener and assistant curator of the Rose Garden, and time for a Q&A in the garden. The workshop is perfect for beginners and seasoned rose enthusiasts alike.
Participants will learn all about rose pruning from Stephen Reid, head gardener and assistant curator of the Rose Garden. Photo by Aaron Spoto. | The Huntington, San Marino, California.
