Summer Fruit Tree Pruning

When it comes to basic care and pruning of fruit trees, there are many different techniques, several of which have predictable results. Summer pruning is a great way to increase your fruit and ease winter maintenance. This class will help you optimize the performance of your fruit trees, according to your own needs and the specific environment in which the trees are growing.
The spotlight will primarily be on, but not limited to, the summer pruning of fruit tree varieties appropriate to the North Coast climate, specifically apples, pears, and select stone fruits. Learn how the time of year and the type of pruning cut can greatly influence the success of your fruit trees. We will cover a complete year’s cycle of tree growth – from the tree’s perspective as well as our own.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Di Scott brings 25 years of hands-on experience managing coastal orchards and a lifetime of horticultural expertise to this class. As the owner of Point Arena Pizza, she’s known for serving up delicious slices, but her true passion lies in cultivating thriving landscapes. When she’s not teaching or tending fruit trees, Di plays a key role in designing and maintaining her family’s breathtaking coastal garden, Frog Song Farm. Her deep-rooted knowledge and practical approach make her an invaluable guide to the art of fruit tree pruning.

REGISTER:
www.gardenbythesea.org/learn/summer-fruit-tree-pruning
Class size is limited! Registration for this workshop must be completed in advance online or at the MCBG Store. The registration fee is $36.00 per participant and covers your admission for the day. The discounted rate for current MCBG Members is $26.00 – sign in to access your discount. All fees are non-refundable unless the workshop has been canceled or rescheduled by the Gardens. Proceeds support our nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.
Your participation in our workshops, walks, and events directly fuels our education programs, makes free school field trips possible, and helps people of all ages and backgrounds build meaningful connections with plants and the beauty of the natural world.
Thanks from the MCBG Team and all who enjoy this garden by the sea!