Fruit Orchard Pruning and Maintenance Program
Name:
Fruit Orchard Pruning and Maintenance Program
Date:
February 21, 2014
Time:
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM CST
Event Description:
Do you have or want a fruit tree, and have questions on how to get it to produce fruit? Here is your chance to answer those questions and learn what is needed to have a successful and enjoyable experience. This program will be held on February 21st at the Winedale Historical Complex, Dolph Briscoe Center for American History in Winedale.
Monte Nesbitt, Extension Program Specialist will be the main speaker, and will cover a wide range of topics; including varieties, selection, pruning, ect. The agenda will also include visual demonstrations of these practices in Winedale’s orchard. Refreshments and handouts will be provided; along with 3 CEU’s (2 General and 1 IPM). Registration is from 1:00-1:30 pm and the program will run from 1:30 to approximately 5:00 pm. A registration fee of $20 will be charged at the door to help defer the cost of refreshments and materials. For more information contact the Fayette County Extension Office at (979) 968-5831.
As an added bonus during the training, the Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association will be selling bare root fruit trees (peaches, plums, pears, figs, apples, cherries, and select citrus) at the program. There will be a variety of different types of trees available for sale at very reasonable prices. All of the varieties sold are specially selected to grow and thrive in South Central Texas. You can visit www.bluebonnetmastergardener.org to find your pre-order sheet and have a greater selection option.
Monte Nesbitt, Extension Program Specialist will be the main speaker, and will cover a wide range of topics; including varieties, selection, pruning, ect. The agenda will also include visual demonstrations of these practices in Winedale’s orchard. Refreshments and handouts will be provided; along with 3 CEU’s (2 General and 1 IPM). Registration is from 1:00-1:30 pm and the program will run from 1:30 to approximately 5:00 pm. A registration fee of $20 will be charged at the door to help defer the cost of refreshments and materials. For more information contact the Fayette County Extension Office at (979) 968-5831.
As an added bonus during the training, the Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association will be selling bare root fruit trees (peaches, plums, pears, figs, apples, cherries, and select citrus) at the program. There will be a variety of different types of trees available for sale at very reasonable prices. All of the varieties sold are specially selected to grow and thrive in South Central Texas. You can visit www.bluebonnetmastergardener.org to find your pre-order sheet and have a greater selection option.
