Master the essentials of fruit tree care in this hands-on winter pruning workshop at White Feather Farm. Perfect timing to prepare your orchard for a bountiful growing season!
Join expert orchardist Nathan Pollack for an immersive morning learning the art and science of pruning apple, pear, and peach trees. This workshop combines demonstrations with hands-on practice, giving you the skills and confidence to maintain healthy, productive fruit trees in your own garden.
You'll learn:
Essential pruning techniques for different fruit tree varieties
How to shape trees for optimal fruit production
Methods to reduce disease and promote tree health
Proper tool selection and maintenance
Season-specific pruning strategies
Tickets are sliding scale: $25-$35
Class is limited to 12 participants
Tools are provided, participants are encouraged to wear closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Participants are also welcome to bring their own:
Hand pruners
Loppers
Gloves
Nathan Pollack brings 8 years of diverse experience in tree fruit production, having managed orchards across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. As the current operations manager at Callisto Farm and orchard consultant for White Feather Farm, he specializes in sustainable, organic practices. Through his consultancy work, Nathan helps small farms and backyard growers successfully cultivate trees, sharing his passion for orcharding with both novice and experienced growers.