Workshops & Events
2012 Classes
Planning Your Home Orchard Sunday May 20 2pm
Class will be held at the orchard, rain or shine. There is no charge.
We will be holding monthly workshops throughout the growing season on the 3rd Sunday of each month. A different topic will be explored for each session. All are free of charge.
past news :
Pruning Fruit Trees 9-12 Grafting Fundamentals 1-4 : Fairbanks Museum, St. Johnsbury Vt, March 3rd
Contact Leila Nordmann at the museum : lnordmann@fairbanksmuseum.org
These classes are for amateurs or experiences growers, and will cover alot of material. An hour lunch break will divide the 2 sessions.
Those taking the grafting class will leave with an apple tree or the materials to make their own. You should bring hand pruning shears, a heavy carpenters knife (the heavier steel razor knives), and a pair of scissors, and a plastic grocery bag to protect the tree roots- we will supply the rest.
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Growing Fruit in the Northeast Kingdom
This workshop will cover the basics on growing fruit trees, and fruit bearing bushes and plants. Aspects such as pruning, planting, care and plant physiology will be covered. The species discussed will be those we grow here at Walden Heights including blueberries, apples, pears, raspberries, currants, gooseberries, cherries, grapes, and more. Expect a bit of lecture, and then some time for Q & A. We will also have a sign-up for our new Fruit Growers Group for those interested.
Class will be held at : The Craftsbury Public Library Sunday April 15 at 4:00pm
For more info contact:
-Waldenheightsnursery.com (questions through the contact box) - for questions about class
-Susan O’Connell craftburylibrary@gmail.com - for signup and directions
Additional classes in organic fruit growing, pruning, and grafting will be held in the area if there is enough interest. Please contact us through the “contact” link if you are interested. They may be held here at the farm in Walden or at another nearby location.
You or your organization can also hire us to put on a workshop for your edification, or as a fundraiser. Email us or call Todd at 802 563 3012.
