Espalier is the horticultural practice of training trees and shrubs to grow in a flat, two-dimensional form, creating an elegant and space-efficient way to incorporate woody plants into the garden.
This technique allows home gardeners to grow trees in smaller spaces while adding structure, visual interest, and distinctive patterns to walls, fences, and garden borders. Join Eva Monheim, woody plants expert, for a hands-on workshop exploring the art and horticultural principles of espalier. Learn about plant selection, pruning, and training techniques, and practice the skills needed to guide plant growth into a beautiful, intentional form.
Location
The Grove Studio 104 & 105
Instructor
Eva Monheim
Eva Monheim is a speaker, horticultural and environmental consultant, garden coach, and an award-winning educator. She is a faculty member at Longwood Gardens for the Professional Horticulture Program and Continuing Education department. She was an assistant professor at Temple University, where she taught numerous subjects to undergraduate and graduate students in horticulture and landscape architecture. Many of her students have gone on to be leaders in the horticulture and green industry as well as doctors in plant science.
