FULL * Summer Pruning and Tree Care * FULL

This class and waitlist are FULL

Join professional arborist and orchardist, Terence Welch, for a live, hands-on session on how to summer prune & care for deciduous fruit trees. This class will focus on pome fruits (apples and pears) as well as stone fruits (peach, nectarine, plum, apricot, aprium). 

In this workshop we will discuss the basics of shaping and thinning trees in summer to ensure plenty of light and airflow to the fruit and next year’s buds. Terence will also touch on summer irrigation and how to recognize some insect pest and predator damage and how to prevent those problems. 

After going over these basics, we will walk to the orchard for a hands-on demonstration and practice pruning trees in an established orchard. Be prepared to stand & walk for two to three hours wearing outdoor shoes, a sun hat, and layered clothing. Bring a water bottle, pruning shears and if you have a long-handled pruner that can be very helpful.