Orchard Management Series
Orchard Management Series: A Four-Part Workshop for Beginning and Backyard Orchardists
Take your orchard care skills to the next level with this comprehensive four-part series designed for beginners and backyard orchardists. Each class combines expert instruction with practical tips tailored to help you establish and maintain healthy, productive fruit trees.
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Class 1: Hands-On Tree Pruning
Friday, March 6th
Stevensville, MT
10 AM - 12 PM
Join Arborist Andy Roubik for a hands-on tree pruning class at the Old Blue Moon Orchard. This two-hour workshop is perfect for those looking to learn the basics of pruning and improve the health and productivity of their trees.
Class 2: Tree Grafting with Katrina Mendrey
Sunday, March 15th
Hamilton, MT
3:30 - 5:30 PM
Join expert grafter Katrina to learn how to graft special varieties onto existing rootstock. This is a great option to cultivate wild varieties, revive dead trees with alive rootstock, or simply experiment with multiple types of fruit.
Class 3: Climate, Weather, Topography & Genetics
Sunday, April 19th
Stevensville, MT
3:30 - 5:30 PM
Luke Ruffner Robinson, Systems Ecologist and owner of Montana Fruit Tree Co., will lead a hands-on workshop and provide an in-depth look at Montana-hardy orchard varieties, topography, water, and more. Gain insights into selecting and planting trees that thrive in our region.
Class 4: Codling Moth Management
Sunday, May 3rd
Hamilton, MT
3:30 - 5:30 PM
Orchardist and author Helen Atthowe will deliver an engaging hands-on workshop about the management of codling moth using organic systems. Learn about beneficial insects, natural enemies of orchard pests, and Helen’s proven system for pest suppression, including habitat building and selecting plants that attract beneficial insects.
This series is perfect for those starting their orchard journey or seeking to improve their current orchard practices. Each class offers invaluable insights from seasoned experts to help you cultivate a sustainable and productive orchard.
Sorry, no refunds. If you can't make it, you can gift your registration!
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