Fruit Tree Pruning, Pests, and Diseases

This class will concentrate on pomes (apples and pears), showing pruning from a one year whip (root stock & scion) and for future fruit production, and the various ages of fruit production and its effect on woody growth.  Common insect pests, fungal damage and how to minimize that damage using organic methods will be covered.  Basics of renewal pruning for older trees will be addressed if we have time.  Questions about other trees can be asked at the end of the presentation.