Fruit Tree Selection and Care Workshop - Sky Nursery

Fruit Tree Selection and Care with Dan Vorhis, B.S. Agriculture, Ohio State University; Sky Nursery; Muscle and Arm Farm

Saturday, January 14, 10 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.

• How to assess and modify your grow site, what types of fruit will grow best there.
• Cultivar Selection for Western WA: disease resistance, pollination, and productivity.
• Pests (animals, insects, and diseases) and how to deal with them.
• Fruit tree pruning and training.
• Thinning, fertilizing, and other care tips.
• After the presentation, Dan will be available to answer your specific fruit-related questions.

Dan has 35 years of horticultural experience, specializing in fruit trees and vines. He lives with his wife and son on a small farm on Whidbey Island, where he grows a wide variety of fruits, nuts, veggies, flowers and eggs.