Program: Winter pruning of trees is the time to look at the tree structure and adjust it; since, without the leaves you can see the structure more clearly.  Pruning keeps the trees small and encourages production.  Importantly you should know the tree type and whether the fruit is born on new growth or last year's growth.Whether you are training a young fruit tree or giving a new structure to an overgrown or poorly formed one, this class will help articulate the process of pruning for beauty and production. The class will show examples of pruning common fruit trees; emphasizing structure, proper pruning cuts and timing.  General fruit tree anatomy and physiology will be incorporated.

Speaker: Nancy Brown was professionally trained in Aesthetic Pruning at Merritt College where she is the recipient of the Aesthetic Pruning (AP) award and a Landscape Horticulture Certificate.  Continuing her affiliation with Merritt College, Nancy now teaches Deciduous Fruit Tree Pruning in the Aesthetic Pruning Series.  She also gives a lecture on rose pruning and assists with the hands-on pruning required of candidates for the Merritt's AP Award.  Nancy was formally educated as a painter, earning her MFA at the Rhode Island School of Design.  She now uses her eye toward creating balanced form and composition in the garden.

Cost: $30.00

The Zoom address will be sent to registrants the Monday before lecture together with any handouts