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- Jan 9, 2011 from 6:00am to 8:00am MST
- Location: Lafayette Library & Learning Center
- Latest Activity: Oct 30, 2020
Did you know one mature fruit tree can produce 100-500 lbs of fruit? Planting and caring for fruit trees is a fun and rewarding way to eat local, and this Sunday The Urban Farmers and Sustainable Lafayette will teach you everything you need to ensure a big summer bounty.
This two hour session is designed for novice to intermediate backyard fruit growers. Some of the topics that will be covered are:
Introduction to fruit trees
Which trees suit our soil/weather and which ones to avoid
Taking care of a fruit tree
Fruit trees in nature vs. in your backyard
How to plant a fruit tree
What, when and how should I feed my tree?
Winter care and dormant spray
What's the difference between summer and winter pruning
Dealing with limited space
Helping your children learn from a tree
Bring your questions, and be prepared to walk away with all the information needed to create a beautiful bounty of summer fruit.
Please RSVP to the 9 seminar - https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=dC1CZDRnVXdOUzlqSHhRUkZWSGgycWc6MQ.
The Urban Farmers is coordinating a Group Purchase of trees. Because we are ordering as a group, everyone gets free shipping, free workshop and free bulletins. Orders are due Feb. 5 and trees will be available Feb. 12. Please visit The Urban Farmer's website (www.theurbanfarmers.org) for more information.
Visit Growing Together -- Contra Costa Urban Farm and Garden Network at:
https://sustainablecoco.ning.com/groups/group/show?id=4961666%3AGroup%3A984&xg_source=msg_mes_group
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