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Library Talk: Winter Pruning: Healthy Shrubs for a Thriving Garden

  • Churchland Branch Library 4934 High Street West Portsmouth, VA, 23703 United States (map)

📅 Date: Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026
Time: 6:30—7:30 PM
📍 Location: Churchland Branch Library

Winter is the perfect time to give your shrubs a little care and attention! In this practical and easy-to-follow session, we’ll explore the basics of winter pruning for Zones 8a and 8b gardeners. Learn why pruning during the dormant season helps promote healthy growth, shape, and blooms in the spring. We'll cover the right tools to use, which shrubs benefit from winter pruning (and which don't), and simple techniques to make your garden more beautiful and manageable. Whether you're new to gardening or looking to sharpen your skills, this guide will help you prune with confidence.

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