ONE OF OUR MOST POPULAR WORKSHOPS
Book for 2 or more and save $7.50 per person
Winter is not the only time to prune fruit trees. In many cases it is not even the best time.
This practical workshop will cover summer pruning and training to promote fruit production and compact, manageable fruit trees on a range of orchard systems including espalier, free-standing and trellised trees.
Covers
- A little theory about summer and winter pruning.
- Summer pruning apples, pears and stone fruit.
- Tying and training demonstrations of espalier, trellised and free-standing systems.
- Visit the Collections Orchard and Scion Orchard
- Pruning tool selection, sharpening and care.
- Includes morning tea on arrival*
Your instructor will be Rob Pelletier, horticulturist and proprietor of Heritage Fruit Trees.
* Vegan options are not available, food may contain traces of nuts.
Date
This workshop is available on Saturday February 15, 2025.
Time
Arrive from 9:10am, 9:30am start and finish at 12:30pm
