Making the Cut: Hands-on Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
Join us for a hands-on workshop focused on understanding the art and science of pruning your fruit trees. You will learn the essential why, when and how of fruit tree pruning to encourage healthy trees and improve fruit yield. We will discuss best pruning practices for different kinds of fruit trees, including young vs. mature trees. This is ideal for home fruit growers. After a classroom portion, we'll practice these skills in the Campus Garden. BYO tools (e.g. loppers, hand saws, hand pruners).
Saturday, March 7, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Presented by Julie Hill, Horticulture Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension, Walworth, Rock and Jefferson Counties
Free Event
This event is free.
This workshop is for adults. Children under 18 are welcome to attend with a custodial guardian. By registering for this event, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions.
If you have a disability and require accommodations, please advise us as soon as possible. Requests are confidential. UW-Whitewater provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title IX and ADA. Please contact Kari Borne at bornek@uww.edu or 262-472-1003 for further information.
Meet the Instructors
Julie Hill
Horticulture Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension
Josie Dillon
Statewide Fruit Outreach Specialist, UW-Madison Division of Extension
