January Means Fruit Tree Pruning!
Erikson Adult Ed Center, 4849 Pearl Ave., San Jose, 95136
Yes, January means pruning, it really does. Come join us for a free MetroED World Garden Workshop, Pruning Fruit Trees, presented by Master Gardener Allen Buchinski. We will learn about pruning different types of fruit trees, why, how and when to prune for both structure, shape and fruit production. Allen volunteers his skill at the Emma Prusch Park Farm's High Density Fruit Orchard where the trees are kept small and at a reduced height to make harvesting ladder-free!
We will either use the auditorium or post the room number on that door.
Free but registration required. To sign up, please phone the school office during regular business hours (8:30-4:30 M-F, closed for holiday 12/19- 1/3/10 and no one answers phones on workshop days!), (408) 723-6450 or email ritab@metroed.net
Presentation (PDF available) based on 10 Basics of When and How to Prune Fruit Trees (PDF), by Paul Vossen, Farm Advisor Sonoma & Marin Counties, University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources.