It’s not too early or too late to prune your apple trees!

Boothbay Region Land Trust invites you to join us on Thursday, March 20 from 10-11:30 a.m. at Oak Point Farm for Apple Tree Pruning 101. Whether you’re a beginner or just looking to refresh your knowledge, this workshop will cover the essential skills for maintaining healthy, productive apple trees.

Instructor Ron Ross, a seasoned expert on heritage apples, will guide participants through the fundamentals of pruning. Topics include the best tools to use, shaping the tree, when to prune and how much to take off, increasing fruit production, and revitalizing old trees. Weather permitting, the workshop will conclude with a live demonstration of best practices in the Oak Point Farm Heritage Orchard.

In the event of rain - or snow, the workshop will be held on Friday, March 21. This program is free and open to the public. Group size is limited and registration is required by visiting bbrlt.org/events.