Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop

Join PHA Horticulturist/Arborist Ian Jochems for a class covering fruit tree management and growth control techniques focusing on apples, cherries, peaches, and pears. Participants will learn how trees set bud and what type of wood produces fruit. The program will begin with a lecture at PHA in the Education Center, and move to the Grey Barn orchard for the hands-on portion, where the group will revisit trees from the early spring pruning class and observe how previous pruning influenced growth, as well as discuss next steps for proper management. Bring work gloves and safety glasses. The Arboretum will provide pruners, saws, loppers and ladders. All are welcome, whether or not you attended part one of this class, which took place in March. $60/$45 for PHA members. Pre-registration is required. Call 508-693-9426 to sign up.