Cornell Cooperative Extension Tompkins County

Home Fruit Production

This 2-part workshop series will cover tree and berry fruits, and how to get started growing them at home!  Participants may take one or both workshops. These classes are geared for the serious home gardener or beginning farmer exploring fruit growing options. Tree fruit will be covered on Tuesday, 2/28 and berries will be discussed on 3/14. Both classes will be taught by Molly Shaw, Cooperative Extension Fruit & Vegetable Specialist. Details below.

Beginning Tree Fruit
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 6:00-8:00 pm
Learn how to evaluate your land for fruit production, and how to prepare the soil before planting.  Learn how to choose tree fruit varieties for winter hardiness, disease resistance and adequate pollination.  We'll go over a yearly calendar of tasks like fertilizing and pruning, as well as potential difficulties you can encounter.   Bring a sample of your soil to get pH-tested at the end of the class.

Beginning Berries
Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 6:00-8:00 pm
In this class you will learn how to choose, plant, and maintain berries.  We will review criteria for a good fruit production site and before-planting soil preparations.  We will discuss variety choices, planting guidelines, and maintenance of the berry planting.  Bring a sample of your soil to get pH-tested at the end of the class.

Call CCE-Tompkins at (607) 272-2292 to sign up!

DATES

Tuesday February 28, 2012: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Wednesday March 14, 2012: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

FEE

Fee: $5/person or $8/couple for 1 class; $10/person or $15/couple for both classes.

LOCATION

4-H Acres
418 Lower Creek Road
Ithaca, New York 14850