Think about that old, huge antique apple in the yard, or the group of five fruit trees that you enthusiastically purchased seven years ago and planted, but never pruned. This course at the Berkshire Botanical Garden in Stockbridge on Saturday, February 5 from 10 – 12, will provide information on how to correctively prune and maintain these trees for the coming years. Scientific, aesthetic, and practical reasons used in decision making will be discussed. Consider how to evaluate the tree and learn how, when, why and the cost associated with the rejuvenation process. This program is a lecture format designed to inform homeowners and arborists about the specific techniques associated with rejuvenation. Assess when to hire a professional.
Steve McKay is the Grape and Small Fruit Specialist for Cornell Cooperative Extension in eastern New York State. He has a B.S. in entomology from U.C. Davis and a M.S. in pomology. $22 BBG members, $27 nonmembers. To register, log on to www.berkshirebotanical.org.
