Event

Stone Fruit Pruning

Review the goals and techniques of pruning plum, apricot, peach, and other stone fruit trees in this lecture and demonstration workshop. Get some hands-on pointers on how to prune your fruit trees to maximize health and production. Information on tools, timing, techniques, and more, with Chadwick Garden manager Orin Martin and Orchard Care owner Matthew Sutton. This workshop takes place at the UCSC Farm.

Dress for the outdoors and bring a snack.

Online registration costs: $30 for general public, $20 for Friends of the Farm & Garden members, $5 for current UCSC students.
Or pay at the door (cash or check only): $40 for general public, $30 for Friends of the Farm & Garden members, $5 for current UCSC students.

Click here if you're interested in finding out about how to join the Friends of the Farm & Garden.

Heavy rain cancels; full refunds given if rain cancels event.

Please note that a separate workshop focused on winter pruning of pome fruits (apples, pears, etc) will take place on February 1 at the UCSC Farm.

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If you prefer to pre-enroll at the $20 (Friends' member) or $30 (general public) level by check, please send a check made payable to UC Regents to:

Amy Bolton/CASFS
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
attn: Stone Fruit Pruning

For more information call 831.459-3240 or email casfs@ucsc.edu