2 Saturdays Workshop:This course introduces students to fruit tree
selection, planting and care for backyard fruit trees or a small-scale
ORCHARD. The course includes content about desirable varieties,
hands-on pruning and training methods and details on pest management.
The emphasis is on organic production methods and is intended for
students interested in organic agricultural production, edible
landscaping, agroecological education and sustainable plant
husbandry. Saturday, Feb. 1st, 10am to 4pmClass 1: Introduction and
pruningThe class will be an introduction covering the
general information, but our main focus will be on WINTER
DORMANT tree training and pruning practice of deciduous trees. We
will grow your confidence with hands-on pruning and training practice
and tree anatomy observation. Saturday, Feb. 8th,
10am to 4pmClass 2: Propagation and bare-root plantingLearn various
techniques of propagating a fruit tree, planting, and care.
Pre-requisite: This class will not cover material taught in Class 1,
so attendance in Class 1 -- or a familiarity of basic tree care -- is
a pre-requisite for attending Class 2. General Admission:$65 per class
or $120 for both classes WWF Alumni Discount:(you have to be a past
student of Wild Willow Farming 101)$50 per class or $90 for both
classes Walk-up purchases the day of class will be an additional
$10 so make sure you purchase by 11:30PM the night before
class! Space is not guaranteed if you have not purchased a ticket
online. For questions, please contact tanya@wildwillowfarm.org
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