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[Sandra Repp <sjr37 AT cornell.edu>]

Apologies for cross-postings! Sandy

Home Fruit Production Series

This 2-part workshop
series will cover tree and berry fruits, and how to get started growing
them at home!  Participants may take one or both workshops. These
classes are geared for the serious home gardener or beginning farmer
exploring fruit growing options. Tree fruit will be covered on Tuesday,
2/28 and berries will be discussed on 3/14. Both classes will be taught
by Molly Shaw, Cooperative Extension Fruit & Vegetable
Specialist.  Details below. 

Beginning Tree Fruit 
Tuesday, February 28, 2012, 6:00-8:00 pm
at 4-H Acres, 418 Lower Creek Road, Ithaca, New York 14850
Learn how to evaluate your land for fruit production, and how to
prepare the soil before planting.  Learn how to choose tree fruit
varieties for winter hardiness, disease resistance and adequate
pollination.  We'll go over a yearly calendar of tasks like
fertilizing and pruning, as well as potential difficulties you can
encounter.   Bring a sample of your soil to get pH-tested at
the end of the class. Fee: $5/person or $8/couple for 1 class;
$10/person or $15/couple for both classes.  Please call Cornell
Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County at (607) 272-2292 to sign
up!

Beginning Berries 
Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 6:00-8:00 pm
at 4-H Acres, 418 Lower Creek Road, Ithaca, New York 14850
In this class you will learn how to choose, plant, and maintain
berries.  We will review criteria for a good fruit production site
and before-planting soil preparations.  We will discuss variety
choices, planting guidelines, and maintenance of the berry
planting.  Bring a sample of your soil to get pH-tested at the end
of the class.  Fee: $5/person or $8/couple for 1 class;
$10/person or $15/couple for both classes.  Please call Cornell
Cooperative Extension of Tompkins County at (607) 272-2292 to sign
up!