Fruit Tree Pruning Day Workshop

Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop

Learn to prune a variety of productive fruit trees with a very experienced teacher

• Pip fruit – apples and pears
• Stonefruit – plums and peaches,
• Citrus
• Feijoas

Workshop participants will learn about:
• Equipment
• Techniques
• Apical dominance
• Shapes
• Timing of pruning
• What to prune
• Identifying fruiting buds
• Tying down

Workshop participants get lots of hands-on experience of making pruning cuts, deciding on tree shapes, and pruning espalier trees, as well as sharpening tools and using the right tool for the job. New and older trees as well as pruning espalier trees.

Take away detailed notes of the different pruning techniques, times of year to prune and tips and tricks.

Cost is $100 per person. Morning and afternoon tea is included. Bring something for a shared lunch.

To book contact Dee on 0211252035 or derinatur@hotmail.com