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11/21/2026 11:00:00 AM11/21/2026 12:30:00 PMAmerica/New_YorkBeneath the Surface: Root Pruning DemonstrationWe know that roots absorb water and nutrients. But did you know they also breathe?
Join Matt Hartline and the dedicated team at Bill Miller & Associates (BMA) in this exclusive hands-on demonstration of pruning techniques and a discussion on strategies for conservation work on mature trees and shrubs.
This session will feature an in-depth look at the practice of root pruning, demonstrated on two key trees in the collection at LongHouse. Discussion will highlight the importance of soil health and maintaining optimal cultural conditions in the garden.
Participants will receive a complimentary plant to take home following this unique living-classroom experience.
ACCESSIBILITY
LongHouse Reserve has an Accessibility Coordinator onsite to help assist guests with disabilities. To request accommodations, or with any questions or concerns, please contact our Accessibility Coordinator via email access@longhouse.org, or phone at +1 (631) 329-3568. Please allow for up to seven business days for a response.
LongHouse Reserve 133 Hands Creek Rd East Hampton, New York 11937
We know that roots absorb water and nutrients. But did you know they also breathe?
Join Matt Hartline and the dedicated team at Bill Miller & Associates (BMA) in this exclusive hands-on demonstration of pruning techniques and a discussion on strategies for conservation work on mature trees and shrubs.
This session will feature an in-depth look at the practice of root pruning, demonstrated on two key trees in the collection at LongHouse. Discussion will highlight the importance of soil health and maintaining optimal cultural conditions in the garden.
Participants will receive a complimentary plant to take home following this unique living-classroom experience.
ACCESSIBILITY
LongHouse Reserve has an Accessibility Coordinator onsite to help assist guests with disabilities. To request accommodations, or with any questions or concerns, please contact our Accessibility Coordinator via email access@longhouse.org, or phone at +1 (631) 329-3568. Please allow for up to seven business days for a response.
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We know that roots absorb water and nutrients. But did you know they also breathe?
Join Matt Hartline and the dedicated team at Bill Miller & Associates (BMA) in this exclusive hands-on demonstration of pruning techniques and a discussion on strategies for conservation work on mature trees and shrubs.
This session will feature an in-depth look at the practice of root pruning, demonstrated on two key trees in the collection at LongHouse. Discussion will highlight the importance of soil health and maintaining optimal cultural conditions in the garden.
Participants will receive a complimentary plant to take home following this unique living-classroom experience.
ACCESSIBILITY
LongHouse Reserve has an Accessibility Coordinator onsite to help assist guests with disabilities. To request accommodations, or with any questions or concerns, please contact our Accessibility Coordinator via email access@longhouse.org, or phone at +1 (631) 329-3568. Please allow for up to seven business days for a response.
Add to Calendar
11/21/2026 11:00:00 AM11/21/2026 12:30:00 PMAmerica/New_YorkBeneath the Surface: Root Pruning DemonstrationWe know that roots absorb water and nutrients. But did you know they also breathe?
Join Matt Hartline and the dedicated team at Bill Miller & Associates (BMA) in this exclusive hands-on demonstration of pruning techniques and a discussion on strategies for conservation work on mature trees and shrubs.
This session will feature an in-depth look at the practice of root pruning, demonstrated on two key trees in the collection at LongHouse. Discussion will highlight the importance of soil health and maintaining optimal cultural conditions in the garden.
Participants will receive a complimentary plant to take home following this unique living-classroom experience.
ACCESSIBILITY
LongHouse Reserve has an Accessibility Coordinator onsite to help assist guests with disabilities. To request accommodations, or with any questions or concerns, please contact our Accessibility Coordinator via email access@longhouse.org, or phone at +1 (631) 329-3568. Please allow for up to seven business days for a response.
LongHouse Reserve 133 Hands Creek Rd East Hampton, New York 11937
Bill Miller & Associates (BMA) is a premier provider of customized woody plant care on Long Island’s East End. Combining advanced arboricultural science with an artisan’s approach to design driven maintenance work, BMA specializes in comprehensive tree, shrub, and hedge care. Led by an experienced and highly credentialled team, BMA is dedicated to cultivating healthy, resilient trees while preserving the beauty, character and legacy of the gardens they inhabit.
Matthew Hartline is an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist and Partner at Bill Miller & Associates, bringing 25 years of experience caring for trees and other woody plants across the South Fork. His approach to arboriculture blends science, artistry and a deep appreciation for the important role trees play in our gardens and communities. Matthew is passionate about preserving remarkable trees, cultivating healthy landscapes, and sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with others who appreciate the beauty and wonder of trees.
