This course, taught by Tom Ingersoll of Ingersoll Land Care, and held on Fridays, Feb. 14 through Feb. 28, from 1 to 5 p.m., is designed for those who might not necessarily be the first to climb 100 feet up a northern red oak or wrangle a chainsaw to fell a 36-feet-tall dead ash tree. The goal of this class is to empower horticulturalists to better understand the largest plants in the landscape. Participants will learn the basics of tree biology and identification, the tree’s role in the ecosystem, proper selection, siting, planting considerations, pruning of young trees, fertilization, pest identification, and when to call in the certified arborist.

Tom Ingersoll is a Massachusetts Certified Arborist and is certified by the International Society of Arborists. He has worked in the landscape industry for the past 23 years. His passion is tree care, and he serves both public and private clients in the tri-state region. Additionally, he serves on the boards of the Berkshire Botanical Garden and The Sheffield Tree Project.