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(Coordinator Zane has work this wedsnday so we've had change ro Tuesday)πΏ Winter Fruit Tree Form Pruning + Scionwood Collection Workshop & Nursery Working Bee π±
Join Edible Streets this Tuesday 10th June for a hands-on workshop and working bee in Εtautahi Christchurch π³
This session combines practical orchard skills with nursery organisation and propagation preparation.
π Workshop: Fruit Tree Form Pruning + Scionwood Collection
Learn how to shape and manage productive fruit trees while collecting propagation material for future grafting projects.
Weβll cover:
β’ Form pruning techniques for young and established fruit trees
β’ Improving light, airflow, and tree structure
β’ How and why to collect scionwood in winter
β’ Selecting healthy wood for future propagation and grafting
π οΈ Working Bee: Nursery Tidy + Potting Area Setup
Weβll be continuing improvements to the Edible Streets nursery area.
This includes:
β’ Moving pots into the steel apple bins for organisation
β’ Relocating tables into the new potting area
β’ Setting up the first stage of a more functional nursery workspace
β’ General nursery tidy and propagation preparation
No experience needed β just come ready to learn and get hands-on!
π§° What to bring:
𧀠Gloves (optional but recommended)
π Eye protection
π§ Water bottle
π’ Sturdy footwear
π Location: Climate Action Campus / Edible Streets, 35 Cowlishaw Street
π Tuesday 9th June
β° 10am β 2pm
π Free community event
lunch provided π₯ͺ
π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Kid-friendly, family environment
Come learn practical fruit tree skills, help improve the nursery space, and support regenerative food growing in the community π
π§ [email protected]
π Bring a friend and come grow with us! π»
Edible Streets β Growing Communities, One Garden at a Time.
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35 cowlishaw st, 35 Cowlishaw St, Avonside, Christchurch 8061, New Zealand, Christchurch
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