Sunday 22nd June 2025 11am – 1pm
Pruning backyard apple and pear trees (pome fruit)
Moss Vale Community Garden
Join Moss Vale Community Gardeners for a practical winter fruit tree pruning workshop in their urban orchard.
Time
11am – 1pm
Arrive at 10:45 for an 11am start
Morning Tea on Arrival
Location
Moss Vale Community Garden (MVCG)
Railway Street Moss Vale NSW (next to the Moss Vale Tennis club https://maps.app.goo.gl/kNLqBYZpRsQNE8RR6).
Cost
$20 – Numbers are limited, so please register early here: email hidden; JavaScript is required
What to expect
- A little theory about winter pruning to promote fruit production in pome fruit, with a focus on apple and pear trees.
- Pruning tool selection, sharpening and care.
- Hands-on pruning instruction and techniques.
- Questions answered by experienced gardeners.
Bring
Hat, gloves, camera, gum boots, secateurs (if you have them), water bottle, notepad and writing materials, warm clothes.
Presenters
Join permaculturalist and Garden Coordinator, Jill Cockram, in the heritage apple and pear tree orchard at Moss Vale Community Garden (MVCG). Jill brings over 20 years of permaculture, home gardening and fruit growing experience to this hands-on workshop. Her approach is to encourage interaction and understanding of backyard food production through a mix of theory and practical workshops that sees participants gain confidence, hands-on skills and knowledge. This workshop is presented with support from MVCG gardeners who bring years of experience and practical knowledge on growing food in the Southern Highlands.