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  • Thursday, June 22, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop Part Two

    Part two of this two-part fruit tree pruning class on Thursday, June 22 from 10 – 2 will cover fruit tree management and growth control techniques for a maximally productive tree. Participants will learn how trees set bud, and what type of wood produces fruit. The class will focus on apples, cherries, peaches and pears. The program will begin with a lecture at Polly Hill Arboretum, 809 State Road in West Tisbury, in the new Education Center (pictured below), and move to the Grey Barn orchard for the hands-on portion. During the Grey Barn visit, the group will revisit trees from part one of the class in March, and observe how the pruning influenced growth, as well as discussing next steps for proper management. Bring a lunch, work gloves, and safety glasses, and dress for the weather. The Arboretum will provide pruners, saws, loppers and ladders. $40 for non-members, $30 for members. Space is limited; please call to preregister: 508-693-9426. All are welcome, whether or not you attended part one. Park in the main lot and meet at the visitor center.

  • Saturday, June 4, 10:00 a.m. – Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop

    The Shirley-Eustis House, a National Historic Landmark house museum and carriage house in Roxbury, Massachusetts is pleased to announce another fruit tree pruning workshop on Saturday, June 4, 2011.  As part of the Boston Orchard Program, The Shirley-Eustis House is partnering with Boston Natural Areas Network and The Food Project to bring you this free pruning workshop where you will learn how and when to make pruning cuts that will boost fruit production and improve the health of local trees. Ben Crouch, sole proprietor of Jamaica Plain’s Land of Plenty Gardens will provide information and hands-on demonstrations about pruning at the Shirley-Eustis House Orchards located at 33 Shirley Street in Roxbury.

    This free program, for everyone interested in learning more about protecting their trees, will begin at 10 a..m. Reservations are required by Thursday, June 2. Contact the Shirley-Eustis House at 617-442-2275 or email at governorshirley@gmail.com. You may also contact Boston Natural Areas Network at 617-542-7696 or email them at info@bostonnatural.org.