{"product_id":"summer-pruning-workshop","title":"Summer Pruning Workshop: Summer Snips \u0026 Orchard Tips!","description":"\u003cp\u003eJoin us in our orchard and learn all about of summer fruit tree pruning and why it matters!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSo 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere \u0026amp; When?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart One\u003c\/strong\u003e - Thursday, July 9th from 7pm-9pm, online via Zoom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Two \u003c\/strong\u003e– Friday, July 10th from 7pm-9pm in-person at our orchard at Silver Creek Nursery (2343 Gerber Rd, Wellesley, ON, N0B 2T0)\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis is a rain or shine event so please dress accordingly!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho? \u003c\/strong\u003eSteph from Silver Creek Nursery plus YOU!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat? \u003c\/strong\u003eI (Steph) will help demystify fruit tree pruning and show you how strategic summer pruning can improve fruit quality, tree health, and orchard productivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDid 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?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDuring this workshop, you will learn:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDifferences between summer and dormant-season pruning, and why we need both at certain times in a trees life:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe purpose and benefits of summer pruning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHow to prune for better fruit production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhen and where to make pruning cuts during the growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHow to identify water sprouts, suckers, and overly vigorous growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHow to improve light penetration and airflow to reduce disease pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTechniques for maintaining manageable tree size and structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCommon pruning mistakes and how to avoid them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART 1 - Online via Zoom, Thursday, July 9\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e from 7pm-9pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eYou 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\u0026amp;A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eYou will receive a recording of the Zoom session and a copy of the presentation after the workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePART 2 – In our orchard at Silver Creek Nursery, Friday, July 10\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e from 7pm-9pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNow 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe will be in the orchard regardless of rain or shine so please dress accordingly!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy? \u003c\/strong\u003eOne 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhile winter pruning encourages growth, summer pruning helps direct the tree's energy into fruit production, ripening, and maintaining a healthy structure. \u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJoin us for a practical and informative morning in the orchard and leave with the confidence to care for your fruit trees all season long!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNOTE: \u003ci\u003eRefreshments 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.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"THURS JULY 9th \u0026 FRI JULY 10th 2026","offer_id":52513153384759,"sku":"WS-SUMPRUNE","price":130.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/7552\/1839\/files\/prune.png?v=1782148916","url":"https:\/\/silvercreeknursery.ca\/products\/summer-pruning-workshop","provider":"Silver Creek Nursery Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}