Monday, January 12, 2015

Learn correct pruning for fruit trees at OSU Extension workshops

Learn correct pruning for fruit trees at OSU Extension workshops

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CORVALLIS, Ore. – Anyone who buys or inherits a fruit tree faces the intimidating crossroads of how, when and if they should prune.
“It’s one of the most difficult things for people to understand,” said Ross Penhallegon, horticulturist with Oregon State University’s Extension Service. “Ultimately, they make a few cuts and think, ‘Oh, I’m going to hurt the tree’ and run back into the house to watch TV.”
This story is online at http://bit.ly/OSU_gardening2388.

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Anyone who buys or inherits a fruit tree faces the intimidating crossroads of how, when and if they...
 
 
Fruit tree pruning workshops Jan 22nd
2 Fruit Tree Pruning Workshops by O S U EXTENSION SERVICE LINN & BENTON COUNTY
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 FROM 1—3 P.M.
LEWIS BROWN FARM, 33447 PEORIA ROAD, CORVALLIS
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 FROM 1—3 P.M.
GRANDPAS FARM STAND, 36483 HWY 226, ALBANY
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshops
with OSU Extension agent, Ross Penhallegon
Ross has more than 20 years of orchard management experience—
come learn from the best!
Classes will be held rain or shine! There will be
an opportunity for hands‐on pruning of pear
trees aŌer the Lewis Brown workshop, and
possibly fruit trees aŌer the Grandpas work
shop—so bring your pruners!
Pre-registraƟon is required. Cost is $20.00 per
class. Please make check payable to OSU Linn
County Extension. To register call 541-967-3871.

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