Summer Pruning Workshop: Summer Snips & Orchard Tips!
$130.00
Unit price perJoin us in our orchard and learn all about of summer fruit tree pruning and why it matters!
So you planted a fruit tree... now what? Are your fruit trees growing vigorously but producing less fruit than you'd hoped? Wondering what to prune, when to prune, and why summer pruning matters?
We have answers, and we're excited to invite you to our Summer Pruning Workshop! This course is great for beginners and those who want to dive more in-depth into understanding fruit tree physiology, for a lifetime of fruitfulness.
Where & When?
- Part One - Thursday, July 9th from 7pm-9pm, online via Zoom
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Part Two – Friday, July 10th from 7pm-9pm in-person at our orchard at Silver Creek Nursery (2343 Gerber Rd, Wellesley, ON, N0B 2T0)
- This is a rain or shine event so please dress accordingly!
Who? Steph from Silver Creek Nursery plus YOU!
What? I (Steph) will help demystify fruit tree pruning and show you how strategic summer pruning can improve fruit quality, tree health, and orchard productivity.
Did you know that pruning during the growing season can help manage excessive growth, increase sunlight penetration, improve airflow, help deter pests, and encourage better fruit development?
During this workshop, you will learn:
- Differences between summer and dormant-season pruning, and why we need both at certain times in a trees life:
- The purpose and benefits of summer pruning
- How to prune for better fruit production
- When and where to make pruning cuts during the growing season
- How to identify water sprouts, suckers, and overly vigorous growth
- How to improve light penetration and airflow to reduce disease pressure
- Techniques for maintaining manageable tree size and structure
- Common pruning mistakes and how to avoid them
PART 1 - Online via Zoom, Thursday, July 9th from 7pm-9pm
We'll begin with an online discussion of basic pruning principles, and then delve into more advanced tree physiology. You'll learn how to assess a tree's growth, identify pruning priorities, and make confident pruning decisions on trees at different stages of development.
You will also be invited to send in pictures ahead of time from your own garden/orchard so we can chat about your individual trees in our Q&A.
You will receive a recording of the Zoom session and a copy of the presentation after the workshop.
PART 2 – In our orchard at Silver Creek Nursery, Friday, July 10th from 7pm-9pm
Now we'll head into the orchard to put the theory you learned into practice! Steph will demonstrate proper pruning techniques and guide participants through real-world examples, helping you understand not just how to prune, but why.
We will be in the orchard regardless of rain or shine so please dress accordingly!
Why? One of the most common questions we hear is, "My fruit tree grows like crazy, but the harvest isn't great, OR, it's not bearing fruit!" Summer pruning is often a key part of the solution.
While winter pruning encourages growth, summer pruning helps direct the tree's energy into fruit production, ripening, and maintaining a healthy structure. Understanding when and how to prune throughout the seasons can make a significant difference in both the health of your trees and the quality of your harvest.
Join us for a practical and informative morning in the orchard and leave with the confidence to care for your fruit trees all season long!
NOTE: Refreshments will be provided (bring your own drinking vessel). Participants will receive a recording of the zoom webinar and exclusive workshop-day discounts on fruit trees, tools, and orchard supplies.
Summer Pruning Workshop: Summer Snips & Orchard Tips!
Join us in our orchard and learn all about of summer fruit tree pruning and why it matters!
So you planted a fruit tree... now what? Are your fruit trees growing vigorously but producing less fruit than you'd hoped? Wondering what to prune, when to prune, and why summer pruning matters?
We have answers, and we're excited to invite you to our Summer Pruning Workshop! This course is great for beginners and those who want to dive more in-depth into understanding fruit tree physiology, for a lifetime of fruitfulness.
Where & When?
- Part One - Thursday, July 9th from 7pm-9pm, online via Zoom
-
Part Two – Friday, July 10th from 7pm-9pm in-person at our orchard at Silver Creek Nursery (2343 Gerber Rd, Wellesley, ON, N0B 2T0)
- This is a rain or shine event so please dress accordingly!
Who? Steph from Silver Creek Nursery plus YOU!
What? I (Steph) will help demystify fruit tree pruning and show you how strategic summer pruning can improve fruit quality, tree health, and orchard productivity.
Did you know that pruning during the growing season can help manage excessive growth, increase sunlight penetration, improve airflow, help deter pests, and encourage better fruit development?
During this workshop, you will learn:
- Differences between summer and dormant-season pruning, and why we need both at certain times in a trees life:
- The purpose and benefits of summer pruning
- How to prune for better fruit production
- When and where to make pruning cuts during the growing season
- How to identify water sprouts, suckers, and overly vigorous growth
- How to improve light penetration and airflow to reduce disease pressure
- Techniques for maintaining manageable tree size and structure
- Common pruning mistakes and how to avoid them
PART 1 - Online via Zoom, Thursday, July 9th from 7pm-9pm
We'll begin with an online discussion of basic pruning principles, and then delve into more advanced tree physiology. You'll learn how to assess a tree's growth, identify pruning priorities, and make confident pruning decisions on trees at different stages of development.
You will also be invited to send in pictures ahead of time from your own garden/orchard so we can chat about your individual trees in our Q&A.
You will receive a recording of the Zoom session and a copy of the presentation after the workshop.
PART 2 – In our orchard at Silver Creek Nursery, Friday, July 10th from 7pm-9pm
Now we'll head into the orchard to put the theory you learned into practice! Steph will demonstrate proper pruning techniques and guide participants through real-world examples, helping you understand not just how to prune, but why.
We will be in the orchard regardless of rain or shine so please dress accordingly!
Why? One of the most common questions we hear is, "My fruit tree grows like crazy, but the harvest isn't great, OR, it's not bearing fruit!" Summer pruning is often a key part of the solution.
While winter pruning encourages growth, summer pruning helps direct the tree's energy into fruit production, ripening, and maintaining a healthy structure. Understanding when and how to prune throughout the seasons can make a significant difference in both the health of your trees and the quality of your harvest.
Join us for a practical and informative morning in the orchard and leave with the confidence to care for your fruit trees all season long!
NOTE: Refreshments will be provided (bring your own drinking vessel). Participants will receive a recording of the zoom webinar and exclusive workshop-day discounts on fruit trees, tools, and orchard supplies.
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