I will
be conducting fruit tree pruning classes at the UNCE Orchard in North Las Vegas
beginning in November and through December and January. The first class will be on Saturday, November
12. This will be before leaf drop and
the topic will be on how to lower fruit trees to reduce the use of ladders when
pruning or harvesting. All other pruning
classes will be conducted in December and January.
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| Top picture shows 15 year old standard peaches pruned to keep them at 6 1/2 feet while bottom picture shows a tree that was pruned after leaf drop |
I think
most of you realize that our economic downturns have resulted in a substantial
loss of funding. This includes funding
in support of the orchard. For this
reason, we will be asking for a $5.00 donation in support of the UNCE orchard
for each of the classes. All monies
collected will be used in support of orchard educational programs. If this places a hardship on anyone please
let me know and we will make suitable arrangements.
Bob,
ReplyDeleteHow do we participate in the class? Do we sign up or just show up at the UNCE Orchard?
Just come on down. We will start about 9 am and go until everyone understands how to do it. Those that bring pruners (loppers and hand pruners) can participate in lowering some trees. We will sort it all out when we are there.
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