Dormant Fruit Tree Pruning

While waiting for the weather to get warm enough for spring planting, why not sign up for a pruning workshop in the Historic Orchard at Guadalupe River Park & Gardens?  This is the perfect time to prune (and plant) fruit trees.  Tools, techniques and basic pruning concepts will be taught by Sean McGrail, Pruning Specialist and Landscaper.   You will get to practice what you’ve learned -  and support the Guadalupe River Park & Gardens! -  by helping prune different varieties of fruit trees.  The Historic Orchard is a 3.3-acre site planted in 1994 to showcase the varieties of fruit trees that once made the Santa Clara valley famous as “The Valley of Heart’s Delight”.  It is located in Guadalupe Gardens just south of Taylor Street and adjacent to the River Park trails.  The orchard contains over 250 fruit trees, including cherries, apricots, prunes, apples, and more. It is maintained by dedicated volunteers.   Meet in the orchard, dress in layers, bring water and your sharp and clean pruners! 

Space is limited, so reserve your spot early by
contacting us at education@grpg.org or 408-298-7657 or by sending a check to: Friends of Guadalupe River
Park & Gardens,438 Coleman Avenue, San Jose, CA 95110. Visa and
MasterCard are also accepted via phone or mail.  For more information, please call 408-298-7657.