Summer Workshop Series: Summer Pruning Apples & Pears • Saturday JULY 19th, 2025 • 10am-12pm
Join us in the HOEC orchard for an afternoon of guided hands-on summer pruning instruction and practice!
Proper summer pruning works to open the canopy and get more light to developing fruit, is important for an abundant yield and is a great time to work on size control.
We will start the day with a brief introduction and demonstration on the best summer pruning practices for apples and pears.
After the demonstration and a chance to ask questions, each student will work on one tree that will be hand selected according to their confidence and skill level. This class is great for beginners as well as a more seasoned pruner who wants to build confidence and speed.*
*This workshop is suitable for learners of all skill levels, but will be the best fit for students who already have some general experience with the very basics (basic pruning tools, parts of a fruit tree, types of pruning cuts).
Know before you go:
If you have them, please bring bypass hand pruners, bypass loppers, and a pruning saw if. If you do not, you may borrow from our stash.
All workshops are held outdoors rain or shine. Please dress for the weather.
Bring your own water bottle.
Refunds:
Due to limited class space, please note: workshops are non-refundable after purchase with the exception of weather related campus closures.
We look forward to learning with you!
Join us in the HOEC orchard for an afternoon of guided hands-on summer pruning instruction and practice!
Proper summer pruning works to open the canopy and get more light to developing fruit, is important for an abundant yield and is a great time to work on size control.
We will start the day with a brief introduction and demonstration on the best summer pruning practices for apples and pears.
After the demonstration and a chance to ask questions, each student will work on one tree that will be hand selected according to their confidence and skill level. This class is great for beginners as well as a more seasoned pruner who wants to build confidence and speed.*
*This workshop is suitable for learners of all skill levels, but will be the best fit for students who already have some general experience with the very basics (basic pruning tools, parts of a fruit tree, types of pruning cuts).
Know before you go:
If you have them, please bring bypass hand pruners, bypass loppers, and a pruning saw if. If you do not, you may borrow from our stash.
All workshops are held outdoors rain or shine. Please dress for the weather.
Bring your own water bottle.
Refunds:
Due to limited class space, please note: workshops are non-refundable after purchase with the exception of weather related campus closures.
We look forward to learning with you!
Join us in the HOEC orchard for an afternoon of guided hands-on summer pruning instruction and practice!
Proper summer pruning works to open the canopy and get more light to developing fruit, is important for an abundant yield and is a great time to work on size control.
We will start the day with a brief introduction and demonstration on the best summer pruning practices for apples and pears.
After the demonstration and a chance to ask questions, each student will work on one tree that will be hand selected according to their confidence and skill level. This class is great for beginners as well as a more seasoned pruner who wants to build confidence and speed.*
*This workshop is suitable for learners of all skill levels, but will be the best fit for students who already have some general experience with the very basics (basic pruning tools, parts of a fruit tree, types of pruning cuts).
Know before you go:
If you have them, please bring bypass hand pruners, bypass loppers, and a pruning saw if. If you do not, you may borrow from our stash.
All workshops are held outdoors rain or shine. Please dress for the weather.
Bring your own water bottle.
Refunds:
Due to limited class space, please note: workshops are non-refundable after purchase with the exception of weather related campus closures.
We look forward to learning with you!