Catawba grapes are one of our hardier grape varieties, so we prune them earlier in the dormant season than the more cold tender varieties. We started pruning Monday, November, 28th. Based upon suggested pruning formulas and pruning weights we are leaving 20 buds this year. Pruning weight was down from last year in the research vineyard, in part because it is and older … [Read more...] about Pruning Catawba Grapes
Rain or shine, we weren't kidding. We were lucky and caught a break in the rain and were able to have the hands on pruning workshop today. Susanne, Randy, Tom, Shelia and Jennifer discussed pruning tools, types of cuts and pruning methods for Apple, Peach, Pear and Grape. The group received a demonstration and got to do some hands on pruning. … [Read more...] about Pruning Workshop
The young pear trees were pruned and trained today to help them develop the proper scaffolding. Photos to be posted later. … [Read more...] about Pruning and Training Young Pear Trees
Randy, Jeremy, Shelia and Jennifer started pruning blueberries today. … [Read more...] about Blueberry Pruning
We had around 30 people join us for the pruning workshop. The group discussed pruning tools and sanitation of the tools. Proper pruning cuts and the timing of those cuts were also discussed. Then the groups pruned grapes, new and old apple and peach trees. A big thank you to those that braved the cold and to Randy, Jeremy, Sheila and Susanne for teaching. … [Read more...] about Fruit Tree and Grape Pruning Workshop