UC Marin Master Gardeners
Pruning Guild
Who we are
The purpose of the Marin Master Gardener (MMG) Pruning Guild (PG or Guild) is to develop a group of skilled and knowledgeable Journeyman Pruners (JPs) who will consult with and educate both the public and the MMG community on the culture and pruning of small trees, woody shrubs and vines. It is also a goal of the Guild to create a mutually supportive community among its members. The Guild engages in outreach activities each year designed to transfer the special knowledge and skills developed within the Guild to other MMGs outside the Guild and to the Marin public.
Pruning Guild
2025-26 Application
The Pruning Guild is accepting applications for UC Marin Master Gardeners to join the guild. You don't have to be a brand new MMG to join. The Guild is a two-year+ training and mentoring program for MMGs to deepen pruning skills and share knowledge with others.
Applications are due by May 31, 2025
Notification date: June 6, 2025
Cost: $350 per year.
Program dates run through July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026, with no classes in December.
​
Selection is by lottery. If you're not selected this year, you'll receive priority consideration the following year. More information is available in the application form.
Pruning Guild Resources & Links
We Are Pruners!
• Current Pruning Guild Roster
• Steering Committee and who does what in the Pruning Guild
• PG Document Repository at Collaborative Tools/UCANR (requires MMG sign-in)
​
Calendar
• Download PG Google calendar to Apple calendar
​
​
Trainees
• Pruning Locations & Addresses
​
Journeyman Pruners (JPs)
• Sign Up Genius
• Expectations of JPs
• Expectations of Emeritus JPs
​
Useful Documents
• Mill Valley Volunteer waiver
​
Resources
• Merritt College Pruning Club
• MMG Public Website Pruning section
• The 4 Basic Pruning Cuts (Video)
• Pruning Flowering Trees & Shrubs
• Pruning Native Trees & Shrubs
• Espalier Pruning
​
​
​
