Fruits of the City (an initiative of The Minnesota Project) and Mississippi Market Co-op are partnering to offer a fall fruit tree pruning workshop!  The class will be taught by Jeffrey Johnson, a University of Minnesota horticulturalist with 30 years of experience.

This workshop will consist of two sessions: a classroom lecture from 10-12pm on the latest theory and practical applications for pruning and training, and an outdoor demonstration and practice session from 1-3pm at a nearby location.  This includes a one hour lunch break. You are welcome to bring a bag lunch or eat at Mississippi Market or other nearby destinations.
 

Specific topics to be addressed include fruit production and tree longevity optimization, maintenance minimization, ease of harvest, and pesticide applications.  During the outdoor session, students will work on trees directly using hand pruners, handsaws, pole saws, loppers, and spreaders.  

For questions about the class, please contact Fruits of the City at fruits@mnproject.org or 651-789-3321.  For questions about registration, please contact Liz at Mississippi Market at lmcmann@msmarket.coop or 651-310-9487.

Hands-On Class

Minimum of 6 students required