Gary Mount, owner of Terhune Orchards, demonstrates proper pruning technique.
Gary Mount, owner of Terhune Orchards, is offering a free pruning class on Sunday, March 15 at 1 p.m.
He will explain how he prunes trees, discuss new varieties of fruit trees suitable for planting by homeowners and talk about the differences between various rootstocks.
He will also demonstrate good pruning techniques and equipment that homeowners can use on both standard and dwarf apple trees, peach trees and pear trees.
“Any time in March or early April is the right time to prune your fruit trees so that they will have a bumper crop this year,” said Mount.
Terhune Orchards’ own cider and donuts will be served as refreshments.
The class will be held rain or shine.
Terhune Orchards is located at 330 Coil Soil Road in Princeton.
More information is online at terhuneorchards.com.
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