*In the event of severe weather, this workshop will be held on March 22.
Learn to prune fruit trees to encourage vigorous growth, heavy fruit set and quality fruit yield. Fruit tree experts will offer hands-on pruning experience. Collection of scion wood and storage will also be discussed. This workshop is directed at folks who haven’t pruned before or have a little experience. Instructors will discuss basic pruning practices and required tools, as well as identifying branch collars, waterspouts, fruit buds, and about branch training.
There are two times available:
10:00 – 12:00 p.m. |Â REGISTER HERE
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. | REGISTER HERE
*MOFGA’s Apple Tree Pruning Workshops will also take place at multiple locations on March 7. Find out more here.
Know Before You Go:
March weather can be cold and fickle; please wear layers and waterproofs if possible. Bathrooms and indoor spaces are within walking distance of the orchard. Note that the terrain includes uneven ground, and participants will be standing and moving outside for the majority of the workshop. For any accessibility questions or needs, please email [email protected].
Questions? Email [email protected].
This pruning workshop is held in partnership with the Southern Aroostook Soil & Water Conservation District and the Katahdin Children and Families Foundation.
This year, we are happy to announce that we are able to offer classes in our Organic Orcharding Workshop Series for free, thanks to the Transition to Organic Partnership Program.