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Compact Orchard Workshop 3/19

Become a backyard orchardist and grow your own fruit!

Even with a small yard, you can enjoy fruit from your own trees with minimal effort and cost. This step-by-step workshop offered by the Wakefield Estate on Saturday, March 19th, 9:00-11:00am will teach you all you need to know to plan and create a compact orchard for years of enjoyment. Participants will spend part of the workshop outside in the orchard for a pruning demonstration, so dress accordingly. Space is limited; pre-registration required. The Wakefield Estate is located at 1465 Brush Hill Road, Milton. Fee is $30; $20 for members of the estate or Arnold Arboretum. This program is co-sponsored by the Arnold Arboretum. Register through the Arnold Arboretum at http://my.arboretum.harvard.edu.

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