Pruning workshop for fruit trees and shrubs

When : March 26th

Duration : 3 or 6 hours ( 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm )

Where : Pépinière la Réfriche, 1168 QC-317, Ripon

Option 1 : Group practical training - Morning (half day) (45$)

Option 2 : Additional training and practice - day (65$)

We invite you for a practical fruit tree and shrub pruning workshop at the nursery. During this day of exchanges, the techniques of pruning for restoration, maintenance and training on apple trees of all ages will be presented. Then, it will be possible to apply the theory discussed on some of our trees.

- Identification and recognition of different fruit organs

- Understanding of the physiology of fruit trees

- Introduction to the basic concepts of pruning fruit trees

Why prune: Pruning encourages a healthy plant structure which increases aeration and the amount of sunlight that reaches its fruiting branches. Increased aeration and light then limits the development of disease and insect populations. Following these operations, the tree will have more energy to produce better quality fruit. When the formation and health of the tree is assured, it is possible to use pruning to balance vegetative growth and fruit production in order to concentrate the energy of the plant in fruit production. Ultimately, pruning fruit trees and shrubs increases their life expectancy and maximizes their productivity.

In the event of inclement weather, the training will be rescheduled to April 1st, 2023.