Urban Orchard Intensive

This course will address bare root selection and planting of an urban orchard, including fruit trees and small fruits. We will look at care and nutrition for initial plantings as well as what to expect as the fruits mature. We will get a good grounding in training and pruning for best fruit production. Additionally we will get instruction on grafting and practice grafting apple trees to take home. You can register forthe full day or for individual sessions.

PART 1 10am-12noon Bare Root: Selection and Planting of Fruit Trees & Berries
PART 2 12:30pm-2:45pm Pruning & Care of Your Backyard Orchard
PART 3 3pm-5pm Fruit Propagation & Grafting