Fruit Tree Growing Workshop

This event is sponsored and funded by Blackheath Area Neighbourhood Centre. It is a free workshop and lunch will be provided, however bookings are essential. Bring a folding chair or a picnic rug to sit on for the workshop and then lunch.

We'll be covering many topics in this workshop, including:

Pruning:

• What do you want from your fruit tree
• The seasonal affect / summer and winter pruning – what’s the difference?
• Heading and thinning cuts
• Rootstock and grafting points
• Establishing a good framework with young trees
• Establishment, maintenance and restorative approaches to pruning

Keeping your fruit trees healthy (it's all about the soil!):

• The cure to almost everything – how to improve soil health
• Biodiversity before sprays
• Compost not fertilisers
• Compost tea to increase microbiology

Managing your annual crop of fruit:

• Thinning fruit and the benefits
• Organic approaches to pests and diseases

Equipment:

• Types of tools and their function
• Keeping things clean (tools and trees)
• Maintenance and sharpening

Q&A:

Bring your questions and a photo to show us what you’ve got or email them to us in advance

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Cliff View Community Farm, 169 Shipley Road, Blackheath, Australia