This page has resources for the 2021 ReGreen Springfield – Greening the Gateway Cities Program Tree Care Workshop Series. The page will be updated each week with new materials, so check back often to see the latest workshop materials.
Class is on Wednesdays at 6:00 PM via Zoom.
Zoom Log-in Information – Meeting ID: 973 6637 2963
Session #1 – January 13, 2021
- Resource Manual – Download or view this manual, which will be used throughout the program series.
- Session #1 PowerPoint Presentation
- Video Segment – Benefits of the Urban Forest, by American Forests
- Tree Owners Manual
Session #2 – January 20, 2021
- Tree Owners Manual
- Video Segment – Photosynthesis
- Video Segment – Soils
- Indoor Gardening with Herbs – a simple resource page for growing indoor plants; from Amazon.
- Herb Starter Kit – a low cost way to get started growing herbs near a sunny window
- Session #2 PowerPoint Presentation
Session #3 – January 27, 2021
- Tree Owners Manual
- Video Segment – Bare Root Tree Planting
- Video Segment – Container Grown Tree Planting
- Video Segment – Mulching Your Tree
- Video Segment – Selecting Nursery Stock
- Tree Planting Factsheet – UMass Extension
- Mulching Your Tree Factsheet – Penn State Extension
Session #4 – February 3, 2021
- Soil Basics – Structure
- Soil Basics – Soil Profile
- Soil Basics – Soil Moisture
- How Soil pH Affects Plant Growth
- Soil pH – Testing
- Soil Triangle
- Nutrient Availability and pH
- Loosen & Improve Hard or Compacted Soil
- UMass Soil Testing Laboratory
- Does Your Tree Need Water?
- Tree Irrigation System (Gator Bag)
- Wilting Plant Recovery
Session #5 – February 10, 2021
- Fertilizing Trees and Shrubs Factsheet
- Fertilizing Your Trees Powerpoint
- Sample Fertilizer Bag with Label
- Potting Indoor Plants
- Easiest Houseplants For Beginners
Session #6 – February 17, 2021
- How to Prune Guide – US Forest Service
- Tree Pruning Essentials – A Comprehensive Overview of Pruning
- Basics of Pruning Trees Factsheet – Univ of New Hampshire
- Pruning Trees and Shrubs Factsheet – Univ of Minnesota
- The ABC’s of Pruning Video – The National Arbor Day Foundation
- How to Create Bonsai from Regular Trees Video
Contacts:
Dave Bloniarz, dbloniarz@regreenspringfield.org, 413-537-3748 text/cell
Marcus Catlett, mcatlett@springfieldcityhall.com
This workshop made possible by funding from the Springfield Greening the Gateway Cities Program, which aims to regreen the McKnight, Old Hill and Upper Hill Neighborhoods of Springfield. To learn more, visit www.springfield-ma/ggcp
