Pruning Forgotten Old Apple Trees

Androscoggin Valley SWCD

Restore your neglected apple trees to their former glory with the pruning methods and tools demonstrated in this hand-on workshop.

390 Fickett Rd

Old, neglected apple trees are a staple across the Maine landscape. Did you know that you can restore them to their former glory and have local fresh apples in your backyard?Join us for this hands-on workshop to learn how to prune your favorite fruit trees, led by apple tree enthusiast Joe Dembeck. We will cover tools and methods used to prune fruit trees to increase their viability and production. After a brief overview, participants will get to test their skills pruning apple trees.Get to see how an apple tree is pruned each year to restore them ! It takes longer than one afternoon to prune an apple tree back to full production. Get to see how an apple tree is pruned each year to restore them !Joe has been pruning apple trees since his youth and over the last 40 years continues to expand his skills and knowledge on fruit tree pruning and management. He has been pruning apple trees for non-commercial clients throughout Central Maine for almost ten years.This is an outdoor event. Please dress appropriately. <h3>Participants are encouraged to bring their own pruning equipment and work gloves.</h3> <h3>Pole saws, hand saws, and loppers will be available for participants to try. Participation is strongly encouraged!</h3> Location Notes: Sopers Mill Rd can only be accessed from Jordan School Road--the rest of the road is closed for snowmobiling/winter sports. If your map takes you on Sopers Mill Rd from Bowen Rd-that's the wrong way! Please direct yourself to Jordan School Road to access the event.

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