Workshop: How to Prune Mature Apple Trees
When: March 29, 2025, 1–3 pm
Where: 30 Hope Street, Rockport, Maine
Cost: $25.00
The University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Knox and Lincoln Counties will host a spring workshop instructing home gardeners and commercial producers on how to prune mature apple trees successfully. UMaine Extension Tree Fruit Specialist, Dr. Renae Moran will describe apple tree anatomy and demonstrate pruning techniques that preserve tree health and encourage fruitfulness in the years ahead. Participants will be trained on safety considerations when pruning home or commercial orchards, and will have the opportunity to put what is learned into practice. Participants should bring gloves and be dressed for cold weather conditions, including snow/water-resistant footwear.
For more information or to request a reasonable accommodation, contact Pamela Doherty at pamela.doherty@maine.edu, 207-832-0343.
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